Abava Winery – The World of Local Wines

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Abava Winery, located at “Kalējkrāmi” in Tukums County, is one of the leading wineries in Latvia. Numerous drinks have gained recognition and awards both in Latvia and worldwide. The winery invites visitors for tours, providing a guide, tastings, and sampling of various local products. Additionally, various other activities are organized both indoors and outdoors – in the nearby apple orchard. Ciders, wines, and other beverages, including non-alcoholic drinks, can be purchased year-round at the on-site store.

The winery produces several types of beverages – ciders, sparkling wines, fruit and berry wines, as well as various types of spirits. Since 2021, the winery offers and sells grape wines made from locally grown grapes cultivated on the banks of the Abava River in Sabile.

Here, not only tastings are possible, but also the opportunity to host seminars, corporate events, weddings, bachelorette/bachelor parties, topping-out ceremonies, and more.

Upon visiting, you will not only taste but also learn interesting facts about the winery. For example, Abava Winery, whose origins trace back to Sabile, was once created as a romantic family business. Over the years, as three families – the Barkāns, Gadzjus, and Krasovskis – joined forces, it has become a strong and growing brand that embodies values such as a connection with nature, craftsmanship, the courage to act, and the desire to put Latvia on the world wine map. Thanks to the successful implementation of various European Union projects and attracted investments, Abava is considered the most modern and largest winery in Latvia.

Some may wonder why the winery chose a dragonfly as its symbol. In the Abava Valley, more than 50 species of dragonflies can be found. Symbolically, the dragonfly is entrusted with managing and uniting what comes from the earth, water, and air – the natural treasures of the Abava Valley and the spirit of human creativity and craftsmanship. It cannot be denied that the interesting label design catches the eye and highlights the wine not only in terms of taste but also in visual appearance.

Everyone interested in local products and those who wish to explore the flavors of Latvian products are welcome!