Thursday, 26th December 2024, from 04.00 PM - 08.00 PM. In the lively Portorož, alongside the festive lights, golden bubbles will also sparkle. The 11th Sparkling Wine Festival is set to invite the top leading producers of sparkling wines and champagnes. Kindly invited to one of the top gala events of this December!
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.
TICKETS PRESALE: From the 2nd to 20th December 2024 tickets will be available online and at the Tourist Information Offices Portorož (Obala 16) and Piran (Tartini Square 2). The number of tickets will be limited.
Additional tickets will be available on the day of the event at the registration point from 4:00 PM.
PRICE: 40 € during the presale, 50 € at the day of the event.
Hotel Kempinski Palace Portorož – Crystal hall
250
You need to take care of your own transportation.
Easy (Most guests can participate)
Polish your toasting skills - your only job is to savor the bubbles and sparkle!
Richard Juhlin Optimum crystal glass (designed by Italesse),
unlimited tasting of sparkling wines and champagnes.
The culinary options at the festival are not covered by the ticket price.