San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, 33.8-ounce plastic bottles (Pack of 12) (Grocery)

San Pellegrino is indeed a legendary mineral water, available from the same natural source for over 600 years. It has been commercially bottled and exported since 1899. The water is mineralized by contact with limestone and volcanic rocks far below the surface of the earth, and is accessible from three springs where it comes in further contact with dolomite, forming a mineral water basin. As others have pointed out, the water is naturally carbonated (a rare thing in itself) and additional carbonation is added by the San Pellegrino bottlers. Carbonated mineral waters have been valued historically as curatives for disease and for restorative qualities. Whether or not they really have such qualities, there is no doubt that the purity of water is of concern. In that respect, San Pellegrino is without a doubt one of the purest waters on the planet. Having said all this, I'd add that it's singularly delicious. I'm not a water drinker and have to be without any other source of liquid before...Read more