San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water 250 ml — Case of 24, Glass

The 250 ml glass bottle is San Pellegrino at its most hospitable: one person, one glass, one bottle. The water comes from thermal springs in San Pellegrino Terme, in Lombardy's alpine valleys, and it is markedly mineral, with 970 mg/L of total dissolved solids and a notable 180 mg/L of calcium.

That mineral weight shows up as a rounded, savory body under a lively bead. The finish is dry and a little bitter, a character that cuts through olive oil, cream and salt. A small bottle chilled beside a plate of antipasti or a cheese course looks right and pours exactly enough. In hotels, it is the minibar size; in restaurants, a single cover at lunch, or a bar-back staple for spritzes and highballs.

Stock the 250 ml in glass by the case of 24, a tidy quantity for a home bar and a practical reorder unit for hospitality.