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Smeraldina, the Legendary Water of Sardinia, wins Gold Medal as Best Still Bottled Water in the World (again)!

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NEW YORK (June 15, 2023) – Smeraldina Natural Artesian Water won the Gold Medal in the Non-Carbonated Water category at the 2023 Berkeley Springs International Blind Water Tasting, the world’s most prestigious water tasting featuring water brands from all five continents with over 100 entries.  “The consistency in winners from year to year with different panels of judges validates the choices,” remarked esteemed watermaster, Arthur von Wiesenberger.  “It also speaks to the impressively high caliber of the waters entered.”

According to Smeraldina’s Director of Sales North America, Giuseppe Pinna, “Our story is fascinating. Once again, Smeraldina has been recognized as the best tasting bottled water in the world and is on track to becoming the “must have” water brand for restaurants and hotels in the know.” Tony Priolo, owner and chef of famed Piccolo Sogno in Chicago, added “I brought in Smeraldina when we opened the restaurant 15 years ago because industry insiders knew it was the finest water out there. Super clean, refreshing and far superior to any other bottled water. Who knew it would be voted best tasting in the world by experts in the field. Happy to say I was one of the first.”

About Smeraldina Water:

Smeraldina natural artesian water originates from Sardinia, an island known everywhere for its natural beauty, its ancient traditions, and the high number of centenarians. Its source is located in Gallura, far from major cities, industries and other pollution sources, where air is made clear and fresh by steady winds, strong enough to bend oak and mold rocks. Smeraldina originates from here, three hundred meters deep, in the pristine heart of a mountain that was considered sacred by the ancients: Monti di Deu, the Mountain of God. The planet's purest and compact granite filters and enriches Smeraldina water through a very long natural process, giving it outstanding properties.

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