Where to buy wine in Riga: 7 proven places

Noble wine 

/ Collection of family wineries from Europe /

Noble Wine offers the largest wine collection in Latvia. Wine is bought here from family wineries that still collect grapes by hand and create wine according to ancient traditions.

Small harvests, rare wines, the nuances of taste — all of which are discussed here, as well as serving wine: noble wine offers tasting, training, counseling and assistance in creating private wine collections.

Recommended: Wine set of six bottles of wine for cheeses.

Lowine

/ Natural Wine Only /

A diverse selection of natural wines from around the world and friendly staff, which will always prompt and help you choose a good bottle of wine for the evening — or more perhaps.

The slogan on the store’s website clarifies that the wine here is “free of additives and arrogance.” On a more serious note, the goal of the project is “to bring a new experience and change people’s perception of wine, offering environmentally friendly, completely different wines without additives.”

We recommend: a bottle of orange wine Mtsvane light 2020 with notes of rose and nutmeg.

Chateau Verdens

/ Authentic wine /

Chateau Verdens has been a family business since 2010 cooperating with wineries from Italy, France, Germany, Austria and Spain. Here you can find rare and authentic wines from auctions, as well as fresh foie gras, spring water from Corsica and sheep cheese in olive oil.

We recommend: a bottle of Chateau de Montfaucon Lirac Rosé 2019 and a mix of green olives.

Ervins & Filles

/ French Wine and Cognac /

This aesthetic and small place is located in the courtyard of Berga Bazaar. Here they specialize particularly in French wine and cognac. So, if you want to have a French night, this is where to start. The staff will pick the wine for any cheese, music, or vice versa — advise on the theme of the evening to the wine.

We recommend: a bottle of white wine Alsace with subtle notes of jasmine.

Vīna Studija

/ Wine and Community /

Vīna Studija is a studio with good and varied wines from different countries and their regions. The philosophy of this place — wine turns the meeting into a small holiday. 

“Not only will you find divine drinks but also friends and associates. We believe that all of this is like a magical journey that never ends — thousands of fragrances, sensations and tastes. That’s how people form a culture based on the pleasure of wine and the special atmosphere that is created around it”, the studio writes about itself. Here you can come for a purchase, take part in a wine evening or become a student of their school.

Caudalie’ 

/ Exclusive wines of specific regions / 

This is one of the few wineries not just in Latvia, but also throughout Europe, where exclusive wines of Massandra, Sun Valley, New World and Abrau Durso are sold. Here you will certainly learn about the history of these wines and how important it is to know about the specifics and notes of the aftertaste of each type.

Vinoga Baznicas 

/ Chain of wine shops with sommelier services /

Here they will pick out wine according to your wishes: budget, mood, taste preferences and other nuances. And at Vinoga Baznicas you can find rare varieties of wine — the store imports them itself, selecting the most modern and highest-quality.

Kabinett Wine Shop 

Over 200 high quality wines and other alcoholic beverages can be found in this place. Kabinett Wine Shop cooperates with the best European wine houses and is ready to share with you tips and history of centuries-old winemaking traditions. «We will recommend the compatibility of wine with food, help to delight your loved ones and colleagues at the holiday and, of course, take part in the creation of a personal wine collection».