The Top 10 Brands of Natural Mineral Water According to Gambero Rosso
When we go grocery shopping, we are often overwhelmed by the numerous choices of products and brands. This is especially true when it comes to mineral water, one of the most frequently purchased items. But which brands of natural mineral water are the best? Gambero Rosso, a renowned authority on food and drink, has conducted a taste test to determine the top 10 brands of mineral water available in Italian supermarkets.
The Blind Taste Test by Gambero Rosso
Gambero Rosso organized a blind taste test that involved over 40 brands of still mineral water, which are the most commonly purchased in Italian supermarkets. A panel of expert tasters sampled the waters without knowing the brand. They evaluated factors such as lightness, complexity, cleanliness, harmony, and pleasantness. Based on their assessment, Gambero Rosso compiled a ranking of the best natural mineral waters to buy at the supermarket.
It should be noted that the focus of the test was solely on taste, and other important factors like the presence of heavy metals or microplastics were not taken into consideration. The analysis specifically targeted still mineral waters and did not include carbonated or naturally sparkling waters. The selection of brands consisted mostly of Italian ones, but Evian and Fiji were included due to their uniqueness and microfiltration. However, it is worth mentioning that sponsorship affiliations led Gambero Rosso to exclude Acqua Panna and San Pellegrino from the test.
The Top 10 Natural Still Mineral Waters
According to Gambero Rosso's ranking, here are the top 10 natural still mineral waters based on taste:
- San Bernardo – 91 points (approximately 30 cents per liter)
- Lauretana – 90 points
- Frasassi – 85 points
- Consilia – Fonte Viva di Cerreto di Spoleto – 82 points
- Fabia – 80 points
- Fonte Ilaria – 80 points
- Carrefour classic Monviso – 77 points
- Sant'Anna in bio bottle – 75 points
- Ulmeta – Esselunga – 75 points
- Misia – Selex – 73 points
The ranking continues beyond the top 10, with more brands being evaluated:
Norda – 72 points
Clivia Fonte Santa Chiara – 71 points
Silva – 70 points
Smeraldina – 70 points
Surgiva – 70 points
Vitasnella – 70 points
Viva – 67 points
San Benedetto – 67 points
Fonte Tavina – 66 points
Simply Fonte Aura Acquasparta – 66 points
Humana Amorosa – 65 points
Lurisia Bolle Stille – 64 points
Rocchetta – 62 points
Luna – 60 points
Vera – 59 points
Eva – 58 points
Fonte Aura – 57 points
Pam – 57 points
Santa Croce – 57 points
Vaia – 57 points
Evian – 56 points
Fiji – 56 points
Lieve – 56 points
Pejo – 56 points
Boario – 55 points
Dolomiti – 55 points
Fiuggi – 55 points
Levico – 53 points
Sant'Anna – 53 points
Plose – 52 points
Fonte Essenziale – Antica Fonte Boario – 51 points
Levissima – 51 points
Conad Sorgente Flaminia – 50 points
Cottorella – 50 points
San Benedetto Ecogreen – 50 points
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