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Latvia wine guide: the wine-producing country in Latvia, its Alpha, the wine and liqueur wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Latvia
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Alpha
Styles
wine · liqueur · brandy
4
Signature grapes
1
Producers listed
8
Bottles to find

Latvia is a wine-producing country.

Alpha leads the plantings, with Zilga, Skujins-675 and Jubilejnaja Novgoroda alongside it.

The climate is continental.

Wine, liqueur wine and brandy wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows prominently featuring riga black balsam and appreciated for its distinctive qualities.

Names to look for on a shelf: Latvijas Balsams.

At the table these bottles work with herb-roasted chicken, light creamy sauces, cheeses and spiced desserts.

Climate
Continental
Styles
wineliqueurbrandysparkling

In the glass.

Liqueur: Prominently featuring riga black balsam.

Brandy: Appreciated for its distinctive qualities.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

01 Latvijas Balsams

Bottles to look for.

  • Abavas Rabarberu-Rhubarb Brut, Latvia
  • Aldaris Luksus Lager Beer, Latvia
  • Aldaris Zelta Gold Beer, Latvia
  • Clique Reserve Edition Vodka, Latvia
  • Cosmopolitan Diva Berry Fusion Sparkling, Latvia
  • Cosmopolitan Diva Cherry Blossom Sparkling, Latvia
  • Cosmopolitan Diva Citrus Fusion Sparkling, Latvia
  • Cosmopolitan Diva Melon Fusion Sparkling, Latvia

At the table.

  • herb-roasted chicken
  • light creamy sauces
  • cheeses
  • spiced desserts

Nearby regions.

Latvia: common questions

01.
What grapes is Latvia known for?
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Alpha is the signature grape of Latvia. Zilga, Skujins-675 and Jubilejnaja Novgoroda are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Latvia make?
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Latvia produces wine, liqueur wine, brandy wine and sparkling wine.
03.
Where is Latvia?
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You will find Latvia in Latvia, where it is a wine-producing country.
04.
What food goes with Latvia wine?
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Try herb-roasted chicken, light creamy sauces, cheeses and spiced desserts.

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