Clich here - Nestle Waters

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S.pELLEGRINO
So sophisticated, so Italian!
In the foothills of the Italian Alps northeast of Milan -
that great city of style - there is a truly special spring.
The water that rises up and greets the light of day
here has spent 30 years seeping slowly through the
region’s rocks, until it has absorbed a mix of minerals
like no other. This precious gift of nature is further
enhanced with a natural carbonate to create the
perfect “perlage” of fine bubbles and the unmistakable
taste of our sophisticated bottled water S.Pellegrino.
The brand graces the tables of discerning diners the
world over.
As far back as the 13th century, people made
pilgrimages from all over northern Italy to reach the
San Pellegrino springs, in search of a sense of wellbeing.
Most illustrious of all early visitors is Italy’s
ultimate Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci. While
studying the geology of the area, he visited the springs
in 1509, drawing a map of the valley and marking
the location of the springs: a fitting record of early
appreciation for what was to become a connoisseur’s
mineral water.
Celebrated personalities continued to make their way
to San Pellegrino, building the spring’s reputation
and spreading the word among Europe’s elite. By the
end of the 19th century, the San Pellegrino springs
had become “the place to be” for the aristocrats
and society figures of Europe. Meeting in the
summer months for the ritual “taking the waters”,
the expectant visitors would flock to the fine hotels,
restaurants and fashionable cafes that had been built
to welcome them on the banks of the Brembo river.
Some would even build their own luxurious homes
here, to ensure more exclusive access.
This was the height of the elegant Belle Époque - and
a time of unequalled splendour for the site around
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