TESTO
SAN GRAZIANO BEST SPARKLING MINERAL WATER 2026. GOLD AT BERKELEY SPRINGS.
Italian excellence awarded at the “Water Oscars” 2026
FEBRUARY 27, 2026
San Graziano joins the global elite of mineral waters, earning 1st Place Overall with a Gold Medal in the Sparkling Mineral Water category at the 36th edition of the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting (USA), the most authoritative and longest-running competition in the industry, globally recognized as the “Water Oscars.”
A record achieved on its first participation, awarded through blind tasting by a panel of experts, competing against hundreds of waters from five continents.
WHAT IS THE BERKELEY SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL WATER TASTING
Founded in 1991 in West Virginia, USA, the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting is the world’s most prestigious, longest-running, and influential competition in the water sector. Over 36 editions, it has brought together hundreds of waters from five continents, becoming the absolute benchmark of the industry.
The jury consists of ten professionals selected from food and wine critics and industry experts trained by the renowned Watermaster Arthur von Wiesenberger, the global authority in water sensory analysis. The evaluation criteria mirror those of fine winemaking: aromatic neutrality, taste purity, elegance on the palate, and quality of the finish.
DOUBLE INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
San Graziano made its debut at Berkeley Springs achieving exceptional results in both entered categories: 1st Place Overall with a Gold Medal in Sparkling Waters and 5th Place in Natural Still Mineral Waters, confirming the consistent quality excellence of the entire range.