Ligatne Winery
Līgatne Winery is a family business that produces special ciders in the Gauja National Park.
Our Story
Līgatne Winery is a family business established in 2010 with the aim of producing high-quality, delicious homemade wine from berries and fruits grown in Latvia. For several years now, the company has also been producing cider.
Apples
The family’s orchard is located in Gauja National Park, where they use autumn and winter apple varieties to create sweet apple ice cider and semi-sweet quince cider. The newer cider apple trees, known for their red flesh, yield a juice that gives the cider a pink hue.
Ciders
They produce sweet apple ice cider and semi-sweet quince cider.
For Visitors
Tastings are held by candlelight in the sandstone cave "Lustūzis" in Līgatne, accompanied by stories about the historical Līgatne paper mill village, caves, cliffs, and the traditions of winemaking and cider production. As a snack to pair with the drinks, cheese made from fresh milk from a local farm is offered.
The Līgatne Winery in Cēsis Municipality welcomes guests throughout the year, with the visit arranged in advance. The winery can be visited either individually or on a tour led by the owners in Latvian or English. Groups are also welcomed.
The visit, which lasts about an hour, takes place by candlelight in a unique sandstone cave. During it, guests get to know the stories of Līgatne and its caves, learn about the winery and its achievements, and taste the drinks together with cheese made on a local farm. Drivers are offered non-alcoholic drinks, while children are offered a specially prepared selection of non-alcoholic drinks.
The winery produces about 20 kinds of fruit and berry wines, the spirit “Pārcēlājs”, liqueurs and infusions, as well as jams and teas. Wooden products from the Līgatne Spoon Workshop and gift sets are also available in the shop. The winery’s products can also be purchased in the online shop.
Where to Buy
The full range of drinks is available at the winery’s shop in Līgatne and online at ligatnesvinadaritava.lv.