This is where your natural mineral water comes from

Brought to you by S.Pellegrino.

The French term terroir translates to ‘a sense of place’. When a wine exhibits terroir, the taste evokes the unique environment or specific region where it is from.

A sip of a Bordeaux red wine conjures a tannic bouquet of tobacco, anise, and roses. Meanwhile, a pale, light-bodied rosé hailing from Provence is radiant with delicate fruit, crisp florals, and a refined minerality.

Just like wine, every natural mineral water has a distinctive terroir, too.

S.Pellegrino has been exporting high-quality mineral water around the globe since 1899 — and the success of the renowned Italian brand originates in its terroir.

A sparkling sense of place

The quality of mineral water depends on the site of its source, as well as the deep layer of porous rock through which the water flows on its way to the spring. For S.Pellegrino, their site is located in the foothills of the Italian Alps.

Here, mineral water flows from a natural spring in the San Pellegrino Terme area in Val Brembana, a valley in the Lombardy region.

Fresh snow and rain flow from the Dolomite Mountains in north-eastern Italy at 1200-to-1300 metres above sea level. Arriving at the surface after at least 30 years of travelling through rock, the water becomes naturally enriched with 14 minerals, including calcium, sodium and magnesium.

It becomes a sparkling mineral water with the addition of a naturally occurring carbonate from a natural mine, which gives the water that enticing, bubbly perlage we admire in prosecco and Champagne.

Combining its unique Italian terroir with acidic carbon dioxide creates a delicate sparkling water with a slightly bitter finish. This flavour profile ensures S.Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water is recognised and enjoyed around the globe.

Food and sparkling mineral water pairings

Just like wine, the right mineral water can intensify or complement a variety of dishes and enhance your dining experience.

S.Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water is best paired with rich foods and red meat, as the carbonation and minerals can cut through heavy textures and cleanse the palate. With slight amounts of natural sodium, it can also enhance the taste of lightly salted dishes.

For dessert, serve sparkling mineral water with rich desserts like a dark chocolate délice or salted chocolate layer cake. The mineral content will heighten sweetness and provide a refreshing contrast to the decadent flavours.

For the finest taste, it’s important to serve sparkling mineral water in a suitable glass. Served at a temperature of 8-10°C, the glass should have a narrow rim to control the flow of water and withhold some of the carbonation.

It’s these distinctive traits that make S.Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water ideal for pairing with food and cements its popularity with chefs, sommeliers, and home cooks around the world.

Brought to you by S.Pellegrino. S.Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water is available in glass bottles, PET (recycled plastic) bottles, and now also available in a slim can for a perfect single serve size.

Author Kayla Wratten Senior Commercial Editor

Kayla Wratten is a senior commercial editor at Are Media. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism from the Queensland University of Technology, where she was editor of its fashion magazine in 2018. She cut her teeth as a features writer at Home Beautiful and since then has garnered years of experience across both digital and print media, writing for Australia’s leading publications including Gourmet Traveller, marie claire, ELLE, Wellbeing and more. When she’s not writing about the art of living, from interior style and travel to dining out and fashion, she either has her head stuck in a good book or is plotting her next holiday.

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