Barents

Name: Barents
Telephone: +371 22 018 800

Restaurant

Riga, Latvia

Barents Wine List

Barents Updated 09 July 2025

About Barents

New to Riga's fine dining scene in late 2024, Barents, as the name suggests, has a menu focusing heavily on seasonal seafood from cool waters, with minimalistic cooking (though there are also meat dishes to keep the carnivores happy). Headed up by chef Dzintars Kristovskis, guests can choose from an à la carte or a tasting menu, and the restaurant features an open kitchen; a chef's table offers the chance to see the culinary action up close.

Next door, the Cocktail & Seafood Bar serves snacks and quick bites alongside a more concise wine list, and cocktails.

[Editor's note: Star Wine List's Riga Ambassador, Raimonds Tomsons, is also Wine Director at Barents].

By Raimonds Tomsons

About the Barents Wine List

The wine programme is managed by Ņikita Zaičenkovs and Linda Karpenko, with the list including up-and-coming producers and rising stars as well as well-established classics, mostly from France, Italy and Spain. There is a strong accent on German and Austrian wines, with larger formats and older vintages as well.

Barents Updated 09 July 2025

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With a great selection from sparkling to sweet wines the Barents list plays honours to Austrian wine said Paz Levinson on Barents' Gold Star win in the Best Austrian Wine List in both Latvia and the Baltics. We can see the selection through the eye of the Best Sommelier of the World Raimonds Tomsons and we find natural this long-term connection between producers and a great sommelier always seeking to quality and personality.

Paz Levinson
Thought-out, soulful wine list with great balance when it comes to producers and prices," said Piotr Pietras on Barents triumph in the Best Medium Sized Wine List category, Latvia and Baltics 2023. Lovely grower Champagne selection and top Austrian section.

Piotr Pietras MS
Well-balanced, beautiful selection of renowned growers and top Grandes Marques, said Piotr Pietras, commenting on Barents' win in the Best Sparkling List, Latvia, 2023

Piotr Pietras MS
We awarded this list because it impressed us in several ways. The Champagne selection is particularly notable, offering a range of high-quality options that cater to different tastes and preferences. We were also excited to see a diverse selection from Austria, showcasing some unique and exceptional wines that aren't commonly found elsewhere. Additionally, this list struck a perfect balance between wines from smaller, boutique wineries and offerings from well-known, established producers. [Star Wine List of the Year Baltics 2024.]

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This list boasts an outstanding selection of Austrian wines, featuring top producers and a range of remarkable vintages. The collection includes some of the finest names in Austrian winemaking, offering a true representation of the country's rich wine heritage. [Star Wine List of the Year Baltics 2024.]

Salvatore Castano