Barents
Restaurant
Riga, Latvia
Barents Wine List
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].
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.
Great for
- Wine shop
More recommendations
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.]
Star Wine List Of The Year
- International Best Medium-Sized List of the Year, presented by Dreissigacker 2025
- International Austrian Wine List of the Year, presented by Austrian Wine 2025
- Best Medium-sized List of the Year Latvia 2024
- Austrian Wine List of the Year Baltics, presented by Austrian Wine 2024
- Austrian Wine List of the Year Latvia, presented by Austrian Wine 2024
- International Medium-Sized List of the Year, presented by Dreissigacker 2024
- International Austrian Wine List of the Year, presented by Austrian wine 2024
- International Sparkling Wine List of the Year, presented by Nyetimber 2024
- Sparkling Wine List of the Year Baltics 2024
- Best Medium-sized List of the Year Baltics 2023
- Best Medium-sized List of the Year Latvia 2023
- Sparkling Wine List of the Year Latvia, presented by Nyetimber 2023
- Austrian Wine List of the Year Baltics, presented by Austrian Wine 2023
- Austrian Wine List of the Year Latvia, presented by Austrian Wine 2023
- Sparkling Wine List of the Year Baltics, presented by Nyetimber 2023
Wine team
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Mykhailo BeresnevSommelier
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Raimonds TomsonsWine Director
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Artūrs TrinkunsChef