Truly great waters show the indelible mark of their particular source. Just as with fine wine, the cumulative effects of a region’s weather, soil and mineral profile – the terroir imparts a unique character. The village of San Pellegrino Terme in the southern alps, and the rolling hills of Tuscany that surround Villa Panna are two such special places.

Like the world's great cities, all the world's great cuisines have water running through them. No matter what kind of food you are serving, choosing the right water to serve alongside it is critical to you and your guests’ enjoyment of it.

Great water not only cleanses the palate, it prepares it to fully experience and savor subtle nuances of flavor that might otherwise pass unnoticed. Scientists may know water as the universal solvent, but the world’s best chefs, sommeliers and chocolatiers regard it simply as an unparalleled conductor of flavor.