FRANCE VS. ITALY • THE ULTIMATE WINE SHOWDOWN

Two Wine Superpowers. One Uncorked Rivalry.

Three rounds. Seven wines. One champion. And you’re the judge.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the heavyweight championship of the wine world! In one corner, France: centuries of prestige, legendary vineyards, and a reputation for greatness. In the other, Italy: a formidable challenger armed with ancient traditions, extraordinary grapes, and more than a little Mediterranean swagger. These two giants are going toe-to-toe in three rounds of wine-on-wine action. You’ll taste, compare, debate, and cast your vote to determine which country deserves the coveted title of The Greatest Wine of All Time. And when the winner is declared? The victorious nation gets a well-deserved victory lap, with one final wine to celebrate its triumph.

01 / COMPARE

Head-to-Head Tastings

Three rounds pit French wines against Italian contenders. Taste them side by side and discover which country wins your palate.

02 / DISCOVER

Legends & Challengers

Explore the grapes, regions, and winemaking traditions behind two of the world’s greatest wine cultures.

03 / DECIDE

You Crown the Champion

Cast your votes, crown the winning country, and celebrate its triumph with a final victory-lap wine.

The Championship Fight Card

Six wines enter the ring, three from France and three from Italy. Each round presents a head-to-head showdown, with you deciding which wine deserves the victory. After three rounds, the votes are tallied, the winning nation is crowned, and the celebration begins.

About the Wine School of Philadelphia

Founded in 2001 by winemaker and author Keith Wallace, the Wine School of Philadelphia offers public tasting classes and professional wine education in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse neighborhood. The school has earned two Best of Philly awards, including recognition for adult education, and a 2026 Philadelphia Inquirer Philly Favorites Silver award in the Trade School category. Classes take place at 109 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.