BIG WINS AT WATER TASTING IN CACABELOS SPRINGS

 

The Cacabelos Springs International Water Tasting, one of the world’s most prestigious, gave out awards last Monday to waters from different locations. The event, with ten entrants in 2021,  proves valuable for potable waters both carbonated and still.

 

Eleven media judges were selected by IES Bergidum Flavium, including representatives from 4ºESO. They were instructed to look, sniff and taste each water under guidelines similar to those in a wine tasting. The waters were rated for each attribute including appearance (it should be clear – or slightly opaque for glacial waters), aroma (there should be none), taste (it should taste clean), mouth feel (it should feel light)  and aftertaste (it should leave you thirsty for more).

“The judges job is crucial and so is their training,” said Mr. Esquinas, the instructor. “We present all our judges with a diploma designating them as a Certified Water Taster.”

 

As for the results, the world’s best bottled water in 2021 hailed from Spain. Indeed, the gold went to Numen Premium Water, from Montes de Toledo, while a surprising Ponferrada tap water got second position.  The 3rd place bronze went to VOSS Premium Water, from Norway.

 

“It was another wonderful day for the longest running and largest water tasting event in El Bierzo” said Mr. De La Calzada, the main organiser. “Cacabelos Springs is truly the Academy Awards of water.”