Join us for an evening of culinary refinement on Friday, December 26th, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Indulge in the luxury of Restaurant Sophia at Kempinski Palace Portorož Hotel, enhancing your culinary journey with an exquisite 5 course gourmet gala dinner as part of the festivities during the Sparkling Wine Festival.
Gourmet Sparkling wine festival 2025
The 12th 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 Slovenian Wine Knights, together with the Wine Queen of Slovenian Istria, will announce the Best Sparkling Wine of Portorož 2025.
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.
Gourmet gala dinner at Restaurant Sophia
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity and indulge in a luxurious five-course meat or fish culinary experience at the prestigious Sophia restaurant in the Kempinski Palace Portorož. When making your reservation, please specify in the notes whether you have selected the meat or fish menu.
The carefully crafted menu created by Kempinski Hotels Executive Chef Tomáš Chilý will impress even the most demanding gourmets, so don’t hesitate and secure your ticket for this unique experience as part of the 12th Sparkling Wine Festival.
More information about the menu can be found here: https://www.portoroz.si/en/gastronomy/culinary-events/sparkling-wine-festival/
Hotel Kempinski Palace Portorož – Crystal hall
Maximum number of participants
25
Transportation
You need to take care of your own transportation.
Difficulty level
Easy (Most guests can participate)
Additional information
What is included:
Dinner featuring an exquisite five-course fish or meat menu at the restaurant Sophia.
Masterclass 28 Italesse crystal glass for sparkling wines.
Unlimited tasting of sparkling wines at the Sparkling Wine Festival.
What is not included:
Additional culinary options at the festival are not covered by the ticket price.
