Ever wondered what perfectly encompasses the taste of holidaying in the Mediterranean?

You need something to easily quench – with just enough character too, to give you pleasant pause.

Whatever you drink would need to fit the blasé chic fair of Italian seaside revelry, while also teaming well with palate-refreshing dishes served right by the ocean fronts, or rooftops resting amid sensational sunkissed views.

I’m not above name-dropping the likes of San Pellegrino (known for its non-alcoholic aperitifs, drinks and iced teas), should you be seeking this taste of Italy’s Amalfi Coast for example.

Regardless of the fact that so many people abundantly drink San Pellegrino sparkling water daily around the world, it’s still a pretty elevated serving of quality water among the guard of bottled waters.

S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water is known to be a premium sparkling mineral water. The waters origins flow naturally from a thermal spring near Bergamo (Lombardia), in San Pellegrino Terme.

The brand itself has a new offering that keeps to their age-old adage of excellence and making a spectacle of a can (or bottle) of sparkling water…because why not?!

You can’t miss a can of San Pellegrino and you’ll want to hang on to any bottle of the brands’ water too.

“…these products represent qualitative excellence by virtue of their origins and perfectly interpret the Italian style in the world as a synthesis of pleasure, health and well-being.”

Business Wire, 2021

The original San Pellegrino Essenza range has four (4) flavours, and they are a well-drunk non-caffeinated, fruit-flavoured collection of sugar-free sparkling waters launched in 2019. Every iteration of the brands’ water has been spotted on the streets and even at film festivals and fashion week – seen in the hands of celebrities and the everyday crowds from all around the world.

It’s water, but it’s also a cultural phenomenon.

See, the reason people hype this particular brand of water is because San Pellegrino has a quite singular balance of effervescence and rich minerality, which is celebrated the world over for being effective in cleansing the palate and amplifying subtle flavours. This particular feature makes it a darling of anyone serious about their dining – especially when focusing on wine.

I like the S.Pellegrino Essenza range, for – in part – the fruity Mediterranean flavours accompanying the refined bubbles of the sparkling water. The range has three newly launched flavours: Tangerine & Wild Strawberry, Dark Morello Cherry & Pomegranate, and Lemon & Lemon Zest.

I also enjoy this latest zero-calorie offering because of its relationship with food – similarly to the brand itself. San Pellegrino has regularly been celebrated for nurturing the culinary spirit of many involved in gastronomy and hospitality, through various branded campaigns and projects in this decade.

See: S.Pellegrino® Young Chef Academy, The James Beard Foundation, World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Michelin Guide, The Culinary Institute of America, and The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

At a meals start, the San Pellegrino water can cleanse the palate.

Amid the enjoyment of the meal, it can create balance in your mouth.

It hydrates and satiates – enjoyable as a liquid accompaniment, or as what’s needed on the go.

It can dance with any salad and keep you going with hearty dishes.

It enhances without stealing the show, and should be in your summer arsenal for every moment involving sun, sand, food, or just going.

Shop this clean and refreshing San Pellegrino mineral sparkling water, at www.italiandelionine.co.za