Selecting Sparkling Wines for the Ideal Master Sommelier Wine List

A wine list isn’t just a list of bottles. It’s a strategy — who’s walking through the door, what they’re looking for, how much they’re willing to spend, and how to offer them exactly what will delight them.

Suwi Zlatić, the first Master Sommelier from the former Yugoslavia and Ambassadeur du Champagne d’Europe, will guide you through a tasting of at least eight sparkling wines — from Prosecco to top-tier Champagnes, from Croatian labels to world-renowned houses — explaining why each one earns its place.

Drawing on years of experience across bars, hotels and top restaurants, Suwi will share what you don’t learn from books — how to read a guest, when to recommend which sparkling wine, and why the same product can feel completely different depending on the setting and the moment.

You don’t need to be a professional to enjoy this masterclass. Whether you work in the industry or simply love a good glass of sparkling wine, you’ll learn how to recognise what you like, why you like it, and how to choose with more confidence next time — whether you’re at a restaurant, celebrating an occasion, or picking a bottle for yourself.

November 6th, 2026, 6:00 PM, Princess Centar, Sparkling Wine Fest Croatia.