Key Points
- Italian wines emerged triumphant as the winners of the first, second, and third positions at Ealing Wine Club’s blind tasting event held recently under the theme “5 Shades of Pink.”
- First position in terms of guest choice was won by La Gioiosa Prosecco Rosé DOC Millesimato from Veneto.
- Second position was captured by Artii Puglia Rosé, a Primitivo rosé from the region of Puglia.
- Third position was taken by La Carezza Pinot Nero DOC from Veneto.
- The two wines that competed from France are Pink Flamingo Organic Rosé from Camargue and Cote Mas Vin Orange from Montpellier.
- The blind tasting session was held at the Hanwell Coffee & Wine Bar on Church Road where every item was accompanied by food pairings.
- This is the second time Italian wines have won in the events held by Ealing Wine Club, after a public tasting event in June where wines from Puglia and Sardinia were voted to be favorites among guests.
Ealing (West London News) September 1, 2026 – Italian wines have claimed all top three spots at the Ealing Wine Club’s recent public tasting event, finishing ahead of two competing French entries. The event, held at the Hanwell Coffee & Wine Bar on Church Road, was themed “5 Shades of Pink” and invited guests to sample five distinct wines accompanied by food pairings before casting votes for their preferred selections.
Following the tallying of guest ballots, La Gioiosa Prosecco Rosé DOC Millesimato, a sparkling wine produced in the Veneto region of north-eastern Italy, took first place. The second-place position was awarded to Artii Puglia Rosé, a wine made from the Primitivo grape variety in the southern region of Puglia. Third place went to another Veneto submission, La Carezza Pinot Nero DOC.
The two French wines featured in the lineup were Pink Flamingo Organic Rosé, produced in the Camargue region of southern France, and Cote Mas Vin Orange, originating from Montpellier. Despite the presence of these French offerings, the public vote favoured the Italian entries across all three lead positions.
The result reflects a recurring outcome for the club, which held its inaugural major tasting in June. During that earlier gathering, attendees compared selections from northern and southern Italy, ultimately selecting southern Italian wines from Puglia and Sardinia as the top choices of the evening.
Ealing Wine Club vice president Valeriano Drago commented on the event and the ongoing reception of the club’s activities: “The Ealing Wine Club was launched only a few months ago, and we have been very encouraged by the response so far. What is particularly positive is seeing both Italian and British guests coming together through wine, food and shared cultural experiences. This event was designed as a friendly comparison between Italian and French wines, and the public vote made for an interesting result.”
What Is the Background to This Tasting Event?
The Ealing Wine Club was established recently to host structured public tasting sessions in West London, providing local residents and wine enthusiasts with opportunities to explore different regional varieties, processing styles, and food pairings. The club’s programming focuses on comparative formats, inviting participants to evaluate selections through blind or public voting system formats.
The June inaugural event set a precedent for the organisation by focusing entirely on Italian viticulture. That session pitted northern Italian regions against southern ones, with participants showing a marked preference for southern varieties such as those from Sardinia and Puglia. The “5 Shades of Pink” session expanded this comparative framework internationally by matching three Italian rosés against two French entries, testing local consumer preferences across established European winemaking traditions.
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How Might This Development Affect Local Wine Enthusiasts and Venue Operators?
This development offers insight into consumer preferences within the West London local community and hospitality sector. For local wine enthusiasts and members of the Ealing Wine Club, the results demonstrate a strong regional appetite for Italian grape varieties and sparkling styles like Prosecco Rosé and Primitivo Rosé over traditional French alternatives. This trend may encourage local consumers to explore broader regional Italian portfolios during future tastings or retail purchases.
For local venue operators, independent wine bars, and restaurateurs in Ealing and the surrounding borough, these voting patterns provide useful data regarding local patron tastes. Stockists may adjust their wine menus to feature a higher proportion of Italian rosés, sparkling wines, and regional DOC classifications to align with demonstrated local demand. Additionally, the positive public turnout for community-focused tasting events at venues like the Hanwell Coffee & Wine Bar underlines an increasing commercial opportunity for neighborhood establishments to host collaborative, cross-cultural events to drive mid-week and evening footfall.
