In the festive atmosphere of Portorož, alongside the New Year’s lights, golden bubbles will sparkle as well. The Sparkling Wine Festival will, for the eleventh year in a row, bring together top sparkling wine producers and champagne makers.
On December 26th, 2024, in the luxurious Crystal Hall of the Kempinski Palace Hotel Portorož, visitors will have the chance to taste the finest sparkling wines from over 40 wineries. Guests can choose from more than a hundred samples of white, red, and rosé sparkling wines, crafted using the traditional or Charmat method. For a truly complete experience, the festival will also feature authentic champagne from the French region of Champagne—perfect for a glamorous pre-New Year’s evening.
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.
When? Thursday, December 26, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (last entry at 7:00 pm)
Entry to the champagne salon is limited to a maximum of 20 people at a time. You can join a guided 15-minute tasting session with prior reservation on the day of the event at the champagne salon.
Available time slots: 4:10 pm, 4:30 pm, 4:50 pm, 5:10 pm, 5:30 pm, 5:50 pm, 6:10 pm, 6:30 pm, 6:50 pm, 7:10 pm, 7:30 pm.
23. 12. 2024 NOTICE: PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. Price on the day of the event: 50 €.
Tickets can be purchased in advance here or at TIC Portorož (Obala 16, Portorož) and TIC Piran (Tartini Square 2, Piran) until sold out. The number of tickets is limited. Additional tickets will be available on the day of the event from 4:00 pm at the festival box office.
Admission:
40 € in advance and 50 € on the day of the event (includes a Italesse Masterclass 28 Xtreme crystal glass, and unlimited sparkling wine tastings).