There is a moderate presence of carbonation, with soft bubbles and a long lasting carbonation effect across the palate.
There is a heavy mouthfeel and a slightly bitter aftertaste, whilst the presence of Bicarbonates aids digestion.
One of the few naturally carbonated mineral waters, Ferrarelle emerges at 15°C having mixed with carbon dioxide from Mount Vesuvius, some 40 miles away.
Ferrarelle’s source is said to have been visited by Hannibal’s army.
Aren’t all classic Italian water bottles green? This bottle is famous throughout the world and loved for generations in Italy.
Composition in mg/litre
- pH (at source) 6.1
- Total Dissolved Solids 1270
- Calcium 362
- Magnesium 18
- Sodium 49
- Potassium 43
- Bicarbonates 1372
- Sulphates 6
- Chlorides 21
- Nitrates 5
- Silica 81