Join us for an evening of culinary refinement on Thursday, December 26th, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Indulge in the luxury of Restaurant Sophia at Kempinski Palace Portorož Hotel, enhancing your culinary journey with an exquisite 4 course gourmet gala dinner as part of the festivities during the Sparkling Wine Festival.
The 11th Sparkling Wine Festival is set to invite the top leading producers of sparkling wines and champagnes.
The Crystal Hall of the Kempinski Palace Portorož will host an exceptional event on December 26, set against its elegant backdrop, where more than 250 sparkling wine samples await you – from delicate whites, seductive reds to elegant rosés and exclusive champagnes. Sparkling wine producers from all three Slovenian wine-growing regions – Primorska, Posavje, and Podravje – will present their masterpieces, alongside selected sparkling wines from Croatia, Italy, and Spain. Adding a special touch to the evening, renowned sommelier Valentin Bufolin will introduce visitors to the most prestigious French champagnes.
The event will feature entertainment by Italian DJ and saxophonist Luca Capizzi, and the Slovenian Wine Knights, together with the Wine Queen of Slovenian Istria, will announce the Best Sparkling Wine of Portorož 2024.
Access to the champagne salon is limited to a maximum of 20 people at a time. You can participate in the 15-minute guided tastings with a prior reservation on the day of the event at the champagne salon. Available times: 16:10, 16:30, 16:50, 17:10, 17:30, 17:50, 18:10, 18:30, 18:50, 19:10, 19:30.
Don't miss the exclusive opportunity and indulge in a luxurious 4-course culinary experience at the prestigious Sophia restaurant in the Kempinski Palace Portorož hotel.
[The carefully crafted menu](https://www.portoroz.si/si/files/default/2024/Festival%20penin%202024/TZP-festival-penin-gourmet-menu-2024(1%29.pdf) by the hands of the top chef Tomas will delight even the most demanding foodies, so don't hesitate and secure your ticket for a unique experience as part of the 11th Sparkling wine Festival.
Hotel Kempinski Palace Portorož – Crystal hall
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You need to take care of your own transportation.
Easy (Most guests can participate)
[4-course dinner](https://www.portoroz.si/si/files/default/2024/Festival%20penin%202024/TZP-festival-penin-gourmet-menu-2024(1%29.pdf) and wine pairing at the Sophia Restaurant of the Kempinski Palace Portorož Hotel.
Richard Juhlin Optimum Italesse crystal glass for sparkling wines.
Unlimited tasting of sparkling wines at the Sparkling Wine Festival.
Additional culinary options at the festival are not covered by the ticket price.