S.Pellegrino
S.Pellegrino is a premium Italian sparkling mineral water brand (legal entity Sanpellegrino S.p.A.), owned by Nestlé and founded in 1899 in San Pellegrino Terme, Italy. It sells natural sparkling water and a portfolio of flavored sparkling beverages across more than 120 countries, primarily serving fine dining restaurants and premium retail consumers globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1899
- HeadquartersAlbertslund, Denmark
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What S.Pellegrino does
S.Pellegrino (legal entity Sanpellegrino S.p.A.) is a premium Italian sparkling mineral water brand, founded in 1899 in San Pellegrino Terme (Bergamo), Italy, and owned by Nestlé. The company produces and sells natural sparkling mineral water sourced from Alpine springs, characterized by its mineral composition and natural carbonation. Its product portfolio is organized in two main categories: S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water (available in glass bottles for fine dining and hospitality, plus PET bottles and sleek cans for everyday consumption) and Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks (a flavored portfolio including Aranciata and Limonata classics, Essenza fruit-flavored waters, CIAO! with Sicilian citrus and Sicilian salt, Zero Added Sugar variants, Momenti fruit-juice sparkling drinks, and Mixers for cocktails). The brand operates under Sanpellegrino S.p.A. in Italy with regional oversight via Nestlé Italiana in Assago (Milan), and is distributed in over 120 countries through Nestlé's global network.
The business model is straightforward: S.Pellegrino sells physical beverage products at premium price points through two complementary go-to-market motions. The primary motion targets the fine dining and premium hospitality vertical, where glass-bottled sparkling water is positioned as the quintessential Italian beverage pairing for the world's best restaurants, hotels, and cafés. The secondary motion targets premium general consumers through mass retail (grocery chains, supermarkets, convenience stores), specialty food retailers, e-commerce, and increasingly via experiential marketing campaigns and limited-edition packaging. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but the brand explicitly occupies the premium segment of the sparkling water and flavored beverage market. Customer segments are therefore hybrid: enterprise foodservice accounts (fine dining restaurants, hotels, cafés) on one side, and a long tail of premium individual consumers on the other. The brand also monetizes its cultural relevance indirectly through sponsored restaurant rankings (50 Best in Latin America, Asia, MENA, North America), the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition, and high-visibility partnerships (Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton, Food for Soul/Massimo Bottura) that reinforce premium positioning rather than generate direct revenue.
Strategic execution is driven by Nestlé ownership, which provides global distribution, capital, and marketing scale, while the brand itself maintains Italian-heritage identity and fine dining associations. Recent strategic activity (2025–2026) centers on extending the brand beyond its fine-dining core into younger consumer demographics via the Ferrari partnership and Lewis Hamilton-led Dinner Dialogues campaign, while simultaneously expanding the flavored beverage range with new CIAO! SKUs (Limoncello) and limited-edition packaging formats. No revenue, headcount, or AI/technology capabilities are disclosed in the input material, limiting quantitative assessment of the business.
S.Pellegrino firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- S.Pellegrino
- Legal name
- Sanpellegrino S.p.A.
- Website
- https://sanpellegrino.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1899
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- S.Pellegrino is a premium Italian sparkling mineral water brand (legal entity Sanpellegrino S.p.A.), owned by Nestlé and founded in 1899 in San Pellegrino Terme, Italy. It sells natural sparkling water and a portfolio of flavored sparkling beverages across more than 120 countries, primarily serving fine dining restaurants and premium retail consumers globally.
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- akta.pro rank
S.Pellegrino industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Premium Sparkling Mineral Water
- NAICS
- Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111)
- SIC
- Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Beverages (2080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sparkling/Carbonated Bottled Water Production (AFAFACAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Bottled Water & Sparkling Water Wholesale (AFAIAGAC)
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Where S.Pellegrino is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Albertslund
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
S.Pellegrino business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Sparkling Natural Mineral Water Sales: S.Pellegrino generates primary revenue from selling its flagship sparkling natural mineral water in glass bottles, PET bottles, and sleek cans to consumers through retail channels (grocery, convenience, specialty stores) and foodservice/hospitality establishments worldwide.
- Flavored Sparkling Beverage Sales: Revenue from flavored sparkling water products including Sanpellegrino Essenza (Blood Orange, Peach, Lime, Cherry), Sanpellegrino CIAO! (Limoncello, and other flavors with real fruit juice and Sicilian salt), Sanpellegrino Zero Added Sugar, and Sanpellegrino Mixers (Ginger Beer).
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels10 records
S.Pellegrino product offering
Product offeringCore offering
S.Pellegrino is a premium Italian sparkling mineral water brand that sources natural sparkling mineral water from springs in the Italian Alps (San Pellegrino Terme, Bergamo) and bottles it in glass bottles, PET bottles, and sleek cans for global distribution. The company also produces and sells a portfolio of Italian sparkling fruit beverages (Aranciata, Limonata, Essenza, CIAO!, Zero Added Sugar, Momenti, and Mixers) made with Mediterranean-sourced fruit ingredients. Its products are sold through mass retail, fine dining establishments, hospitality venues, and e-commerce in over 120 countries.
Product overview
S.Pellegrino is a premium Italian sparkling mineral water brand owned by Sanpellegrino S.p.A. (a Nestlé company), distributed in over 120 countries. The product portfolio comprises two main categories: S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water (available in glass bottles, PET bottles, and sleek cans) and Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks (including Core beverages, Zero Added Sugar, CIAO! flavored sparkling beverages, Momenti, and Mixers). The brand is synonymous with fine dining and Italian lifestyle, gracing the world's finest restaurants and tables alongside its sister brand Acqua Panna. S.Pellegrino also runs the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition to support emerging culinary talent.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- S.Pellegrino Essenza: Flavoured sparkling natural mineral water with a drop of Mediterranean flavour, crafted with the signature bubbles of S.Pellegrino mineral water.
- Sanpellegrino CIAO!
- Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks
- Sanpellegrino Zero Added Sugar
- Sanpellegrino Momenti
- Sanpellegrino Mixers
Products and services
- S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water Glass Bottles Premium sparkling natural mineral water sourced from Alpine springs in San Pellegrino Terme (Bergamo, Italy), packaged in glass bottles (50cl, 75cl, 1L). Traditionally used in the finest restaurants, hotels, and cafés around the world as the signature table water.
- S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water PET Bottles and Sleek Can S.Pellegrino sparkling natural mineral water packaged in PET plastic bottles and sleek aluminum cans (33cl, 50cl, 1L sizes), designed for turning any food moment into a special occasion. Targeted at retail and on-the-go consumption.
- S.Pellegrino Essenza Flavoured Sparkling Natural Mineral Water Flavored sparkling natural mineral water crafted with the signature bubbles of S.Pellegrino mineral water and Mediterranean fruit flavors including Blood Orange, Morello Cherry & Pomegranate, Lime, and Peach.
- Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks Core Iconic Italian sparkling fruit beverages made with natural ingredients and fruit ripened under the Mediterranean sun, including Aranciata (orange), Aranciata Rossa (blood orange), Limonata (lemon), and other traditional flavors. Premium 100% natural positioning.
- Sanpellegrino Zero Added Sugar Sanpellegrino flavored sparkling beverages reformulated with stevia, providing the authentic and refreshing taste of Sanpellegrino flavors with zero grams of added sugar.
- Sanpellegrino CIAO! Flavoured Sparkling Beverage Sparkling beverage with a touch of fruit juice, balanced by a pinch of Sicilian salt. Available in flavors including Peach, Blood Orange, Lime, Cherry, and Limoncello. Targeted at consumers seeking Mediterranean-inspired sparkling beverages.
- Sanpellegrino Momenti Sparkling fruit beverages combining real fruit juices with sparkling bubbles, designed to brighten everyday moments.
- Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks Mixers Expertly balanced mixer flavors including Ginger Beer, designed for mixing in cocktails.
Companies that use S.Pellegrino
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
S.Pellegrino technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- No
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S.Pellegrino partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.
- Madelyn Cline (Celebrity Ambassador)minorActress Madelyn Cline partnered with Sanpellegrino as a celebrity brand collaborator for the CIAO! Limoncello launch, appearing at the CIAO! Limoncello Club pop-up activation in Manhattan to promote the new sparkling water flavor.
- Ogilvy (Creative Agency)coreS.Pellegrino developed its global brand activation 'Dinner Dialogues' featuring Lewis Hamilton in partnership with creative agency Ogilvy. The campaign includes a documentary film and real-life dining experiences at major events, directed by filmmaker Lana Wilson.
- Lewis HamiltonflagshipFormula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton partnered with S.Pellegrino for the 'Dinner Dialogues' global brand activation, featuring unscripted conversations with his lifelong friends prompted by questions on limited-edition bottle labels. The campaign includes real-life dining experiences at major events including the Miami Grand Prix, Silverstone, and Cannes Film Festival.
- Ferrari (Scuderia Ferrari HP)flagshipNestlé-owned S. Pellegrino entered into a long-term global partnership with Ferrari effective December 2025. The collaboration includes co-branded marketing activations, exclusive product collaborations with Ferrari's design center, and activations tied to Scuderia Ferrari HP and the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli racing championship. S. Pellegrino plans to host global events targeting younger consumers through shared connections around Italian heritage and premium lifestyle experiences.
- Fine Dining LoverscoreS.Pellegrino partners with Fine Dining Lovers, a digital platform for culinary content, to support gastronomic journalism and provide coverage of fine dining trends, restaurant rankings, and culinary talent.
- ALMA - Scuola di Cucina ItalianacoreALMA (Scuola di Cucina Italiana) is a key partner in operating the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition, an international culinary competition discovering and nurturing emerging culinary talent. ALMA provides educational expertise and international visibility to emerging chefs worldwide.
- Food for SoulcoreS.Pellegrino partners with Food for Soul, an initiative founded by Chef Massimo Bottura aimed at fighting food waste and reclaiming good taste. The partnership includes the 'Why Waste?' content series and community initiatives.
- S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy (SPYCA)coreS.Pellegrino operates the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy, an online educational platform created to nurture and inspire the next generation of culinary talent. The platform runs international culinary competitions, mentorship programs, and provides visibility to emerging chefs globally.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
S.Pellegrino competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- La Croix: La Croix is a major flavored sparkling water brand in North America competing in the same consumer occasion as Sanpellegrino's flavored sparkling lines (CIAO!, Essenza), though typically positioned at a lower price point in the mass retail channel.
- SodaStream: SodaStream (owned by PepsiCo) is the leading at-home sparkling water maker, representing an emerging alternative to bottled premium sparkling water. It competes for the same consumer hydration and premium occasion as S.Pellegrino, particularly in at-home consumption.
Direct peers
- Voss Water: Voss is a premium bottled water brand (still and sparkling) with global distribution in upscale retail, hospitality, and fine-dining channels, competing directly with S.Pellegrino for premium positioning and foodservice placements.
- Acqua Panna: Acqua Panna is S.Pellegrino's sister still-water brand under Nestlé, frequently co-positioned in fine-dining establishments and jointly marketed at 50 Best Restaurants events. They operate as a paired fine-dining water offering, making Acqua Panna a direct category peer.
- Perrier: Perrier is Nestlé's flagship premium sparkling mineral water brand and S.Pellegrino's closest direct sibling within the Nestlé Waters portfolio. Both compete head-to-head in the premium sparkling water category globally across retail and foodservice channels.
- Ferrarelle: Ferrarelle is a leading Italian sparkling mineral water brand with a strong domestic presence and growing international distribution, competing directly with S.Pellegrino in the premium Italian sparkling water category.
- Badoit: Badoit is a French premium sparkling mineral water brand historically distributed via foodservice channels in Europe, competing directly with S.Pellegrino in the European premium sparkling water and fine-dining occasion.
- Gerolsteiner: Gerolsteiner is a premium German mineral water brand known for high-carbonation sparkling water with strong foodservice and retail distribution across Europe, competing in the same premium mineral water tier as S.Pellegrino.
- San Benedetto: San Benedetto is a major Italian mineral water producer competing directly with S.Pellegrino in both still and sparkling mineral water across Italian and international retail channels, with overlapping flavored sparkling beverage offerings.
Broad incumbents
- Topo Chico: Topo Chico is Coca-Cola's premium sparkling mineral water brand, distributed through Coke's massive global bottling network and increasingly competing with S.Pellegrino in retail and foodservice, particularly in North America and Latin America.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
S.Pellegrino social profiles
Digital presenceS.Pellegrino compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
S.Pellegrino financial estimates
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S.Pellegrino funding detail
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Investors
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S.Pellegrino M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about S.Pellegrino
What does S.Pellegrino do?
S.Pellegrino is a premium Italian sparkling mineral water brand that sources natural sparkling mineral water from springs in the Italian Alps (San Pellegrino Terme, Bergamo) and bottles it in glass bottles, PET bottles, and sleek cans for global distribution. The company also produces and sells a portfolio of Italian sparkling fruit beverages (Aranciata, Limonata, Essenza, CIAO!, Zero Added Sugar, Momenti, and Mixers) made with Mediterranean-sourced fruit ingredients. Its products are sold through mass retail, fine dining establishments, hospitality venues, and e-commerce in over 120 countries.
Is S.Pellegrino a public or private company?
S.Pellegrino is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was S.Pellegrino founded?
S.Pellegrino was founded in 1899. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is S.Pellegrino based?
S.Pellegrino is headquartered in Albertslund, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does S.Pellegrino make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Sparkling Natural Mineral Water Sales are the primary driver. The others are flavored Sparkling Beverage Sales.
Who are S.Pellegrino's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are La Croix and SodaStream. Direct peers are Voss Water, Acqua Panna, Perrier, Ferrarelle, Badoit, Gerolsteiner and San Benedetto. Topo Chico is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does S.Pellegrino have an API?
No public API is recorded for S.Pellegrino.
What industry is S.Pellegrino in?
S.Pellegrino's product category is Premium Sparkling Mineral Water. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAFACAE, Sparkling/Carbonated Bottled Water Production, with a secondary code of AFAIAGAC, Bottled Water & Sparkling Water Wholesale. Its NAICS code is 312111 and its SIC code is 2086.