San Pellegrino mineral water has been produced for over 600 years. In 1395, the town borders of San Pellegrino were drawn, marking the start of its water industry. The water may originate from a layer of rock 400 meters (1,300 ft) below the surface, where it is mineralized from contact with limestone and volcanic rocks. The water naturally contains at least the following chemical elements in amounts of 150 or more micrograms per liter: calcium, chloride, fluorine, lithium, magnesium, nitrogen, potassium, silicon, and sodium. Outside of Italy.

San Pellegrino is portrayed as a luxury and expensive bottled water, despite it being widely available. Owned by Nestlé since 1997, San Pellegrino is exported to most countries in Europe, the Americas, Australasia and the Middle East, as well as to Mexico, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.