Wine Tastings in the Dark
Blind tastings of Slovak wines from small family wineries in a 15th-century Old Town cellar, guided by a sommelier, mostly in darkness.
About the place
The lights go off and the wine is poured without revealing its colour, grape or producer. A sommelier guides you and you guess.
No wine knowledge is needed, which makes it a good choice for couples, friends and groups. The cellar is in the courtyard of the Palace Apartments building on Michalská.
What to try
The full tasting takes about two hours in complete darkness: seven Slovak wines plus a surprise. A 45-minute version pours four wines in the dark, and a 20-minute quick tasting serves three wines with the lights on.
All wines come from small Slovak family wineries, and the selection changes with the season.
Good to know
- Book ahead online.
- The 45-minute tasting runs in English and German; the full evening tasting is in Slovak, with English on selected dates.
- Private tastings for groups in the cellar or at other venues.
- Not recommended for anyone with a strong fear of the dark.
Opening hours
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Thursday - Monday
12:00 - 18:30
Address
Michalská 581/3, 811 01 Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj Slovensko
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