Ferrarelle
Ferrarelle is a naturally sparkling mineral water from Riardo, in the Campania region of southern Italy. The source is volcanic in origin, located in the volcanic complex of the Campanian Apennines. The water has been commercially bottled since the early 20th century. The brand is one of Italy’s principal naturally sparkling waters.
Mineral composition
| mg/L | |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 362 |
| Magnesium | 18 |
| Sodium | 49 |
| Sulfate | 6 |
| Chloride | 21 |
| Bicarbonate | 1372 |
Compositions can vary by season and source. Read our methodology.
Mineral character
Ferrarelle is heavily mineralised for a naturally sparkling water. Calcium is 362 mg/L, magnesium 18 mg/L, sodium 49 mg/L, sulphate 6 mg/L, chloride 21 mg/L, and bicarbonate 1,372 mg/L. Hardness is 978 mg/L as CaCO₃ and TDS is approximately 1,270 mg/L. The notes field records potassium at 43 mg/L and silica at 81 mg/L, neither of which is captured in the standard six-ion profile. Bicarbonate and calcium are both exceptionally high, consistent with volcanic carbonic acid dissolving limestone along the filtration path.
Use-case suitability
- CoffeeNot used in any current coffee recipe. Hardness 978 mg/L is above the 9–266 mg/L range of these targets.
- TeaNot used in any current tea recipe. Hardness 978 mg/L is above the 37–59 mg/L range of these targets.
- BrewingNot used in any current brewing recipe. Hardness 978 mg/L is above the 26–922 mg/L range of these targets.
- BakingNot used in any current baking recipe. Hardness 978 mg/L is above the 46–390 mg/L range of these targets.
- AquariumNot used in any current aquarium recipe. Hardness 978 mg/L is above the 35–212 mg/L range of these targets.
- HorticultureNot used in any current horticulture recipe. Hardness 978 mg/L is above the 12–54 mg/L range of these targets.
Where to buy
IT
Esselunga, Conad, Coop IT, Carrefour IT
€0.50-0.70 per litre
Available across Italy. As of March 2026.