Slovenian Wine Tasting in Bled: 1906 Wine Cellar with Sommelier

Taste native Slovenian grapes you won't find anywhere else

A Slovenian wine tasting in the historic 1906 wine cellar at Hotel Triglav Bled, where sommelier Danijel Galjot guides you through 3–5 indigenous and domesticated varieties with local snacks and food pairing techniques. The cellar sits above Lake Bled in an intimate setting, and every tasting draws from over 200 Slovenian wines in the collection. Groups stay small, and the guide speaks English.

The experience

You arrive at Hotel Triglav Bled with a free afternoon and no plans to fill it. The wine cellar sits in the hotel itself, a historic space from 1906 perched above the lake: no travel time, no logistics. Danijel Galjot, a sommelier trained in WSET methods, leads the tasting and builds it around storytelling: each wine connects to a region, a winemaker, a tradition. You taste 3 to 5 wines, all Slovenian, many from indigenous varieties like Rebula, Pinela and Zelen that rarely appear on wine lists outside the country. Local snacks arrive with each pour, chosen to show how the wine tastes with food.

The tasting lasts about an hour and is designed for anyone: beginners and collectors alike. You learn to smell, taste and identify what makes each wine distinct, using the same techniques professional tasters use. The cellar holds over 200 Slovenian wines, so the selection changes with each visit. Small groups mean you can ask questions and the sommelier can adjust the pace to what the room wants to know.

What’s included

• Guided tasting led by WSET sommelier Danijel Galjot in English.
• 3–5 glasses of top-quality Slovenian wine.
• delicious local snacks paired with each wine.
• education in wine tasting techniques and Slovenian terroirs and varieties.

Before you book

Days and timesFridayDeparts at 12:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Hotel Triglav Bled

Is this one for you?The sommelier speaks English throughout, so you follow the stories and techniques without translation. Book this if you want to learn about wine in a relaxed setting and you're comfortable with alcohol. It's not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns.

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Top questions

What Slovenian wines will I taste?

The tasting includes 3 to 5 wines, typically featuring indigenous varieties like Rebula, Pinela and Zelen alongside top selections from Slovenia's most acclaimed regions. The sommelier chooses the lineup based on what's in the cellar that day, so each visit is different.

Is this tasting suitable if I'm new to wine?

Yes. The sommelier designs each tasting to educate and surprise both beginners and experienced drinkers, using WSET-based techniques to explain what you're tasting and why it matters.

What food is included with the tasting?

Delicious local snacks arrive with each wine, paired to show how the food and wine work together. The sommelier explains the pairing choices as you taste.

How many people will be in the group?

Groups stay small to keep the atmosphere relaxed and engaging. Private tastings are available daily for groups of at least 4 guests.

Where exactly does the tasting take place?

The tasting happens in the historic 1906 wine cellar at Hotel Triglav Bled, or on the terrace when weather permits: both settings overlook Lake Bled.