Pienjani Cidery
The only organically certified cider in Latvia.
Our Story
The fruit farm was established in 2009 with the aim of creating an orchard of cider apple varieties for the owner’s enjoyment and producing cider. Since 2021, they have been producing, testing, and exploring various cider flavours.
Apples
The farm boasts the largest organic apple orchard in Latvia, covering nearly 40 hectares, where various apple varieties are grown, including 'Monta', 'Dace', 'Auksis', 'Gita', 'Edīte', and other popular varieties. The orchard also features several apple varieties specifically for cider production. They collaborate with The Horticultural and Experimental Station at Pūre and the Horticulture Institute at Dobele.
Ciders
The Pienjāņi cider brand Jēpis is the only organically certified cider in Latvia. They also offer fresh apples and apple juice under the Jēpis label.
For Visitors
The cidery welcomes experience exchange groups by prior arrangement.
The “Pienjāņi” cidery in Bauska Municipality welcomes organised groups of visitors all year round by prior arrangement. The tours are led in Latvian by the owners themselves. During the visit, which lasts about an hour, guests see the orchard and the cider production rooms. The cidery has a visitor reception area where the cider can be tasted. Alongside cider, the farm also produces the organic apple juice “Jēpis”. The cidery collaborates with the Institute of Horticulture in Dobele. The cider can be enjoyed and purchased in various bars and shops in Latvia.
Where to Buy
The Jēpis ciders are available at markets and specialized stores.