Praised for its vibrant fruit profile and velvety texture, the winning sorbet was selected from over 14,000 entries submitted to the Great Taste Awards, the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme.
Judged by a panel of more than 500 experts, including chefs, buyers, food writers and retailers, the sorbet first earned a coveted 3-star rating before being named the top product from Wales. With its bold blend of rich fruit flavours, Mario’s Blackcurrant and Cassis Sorbet offers a refreshing twist on classic sorbet.
Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, the Great Taste Awards are widely regarded as the benchmark for excellence in the speciality food and drink sector. This year, Mario's Luxury Dairy Ice Cream received multiple accolades - 3-star for their Blackcurrant and Cassis Sorbet, as well as a 3-star for their Clotted Cream Ice Cream, 2-star for their Clotted Cream Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream and a 2-star for their Olive Oil, Honey and Rock Salt Ice Cream.
Founded by Mario Dallavalle, a third-generation ice cream maker, Mario’s Luxury Dairy Ice Cream combines Italian heritage with the finest Welsh ingredients. With over 40 years of experience, the family-run business is renowned for producing premium ice creams, sorbets, and desserts using milk from an award-winning Carmarthenshire dairy and Welsh double cream. Rooted in Welsh tradition, Mario’s is known for its indulgent frozen desserts made using locally sourced ingredients and generational methods. From alcohol infused sorbets to dairy free options, the brand showcases the best of Welsh produce in every scoop.
On winning the award Mario said “We’re thrilled to receive the Golden Fork from Wales. Our Blackcurrant and Cassis Sorbet is a flavour we’re incredibly proud of – it's bold, refreshing and made with real care. This recognition is a testament to the passion and dedication of our entire team, and to the outstanding local ingredients we’re privileged to have.
“We’re also incredibly proud that our Clotted Cream Ice Cream earned a 3-star rating, and our Clotted Cream Raspberry Ripple and Olive Oil, Honey and Rock Salt Ice Creams received 2-stars. These awards reflect the breadth of our range and our commitment to creating exceptional frozen desserts. To be recognised across multiple products is truly an honour.”
View the full list of this year’s Great Taste Award winners at www.greattasteawards.co.uk
