San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water 500ml (Glass, Crown Cap) – Premium Italian Fine Dining Water for Malaysian HORECA

Premium Italian sparkling natural mineral water sourced from San Pellegrino Terme, Lombardy, Italy. Classic 500ml glass bottle with Crown Cap — the iconic sparkling water format for casual fine dining, individual service, and hotel operations. Sold as 24 bottles per carton for restaurants, hotels, bars, events, and food service establishments across Malaysia.

1) What is this product?

This is San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water in 500ml glass bottles with Crown Cap. Naturally carbonated mineral water sourced from Italy, bottled at origin. Sold as 24 bottles per carton. The 500ml Crown Cap format is ideal for individual dining service and is the most widely recognised San Pellegrino serving size globally.

2) What category does it belong to?

Premium imported sparkling mineral water — glass bottled — HORECA beverage supply.

3) Who is this product best suited for?

Ideal for:

Fine dining restaurants (individual service)

Italian restaurants & trattorias

Hotels & banquet halls

Cocktail bars & wine bars

Corporate events & catering

Premium cafes

Hotel room service and minibar

Central beverage procurement teams

4) What cuisine or outlet type commonly uses it?

Common in:

Western fine dining (per-cover sparkling water service)

Italian cuisine

Steak houses

Seafood restaurants

Wine pairing menus

Corporate dining

Luxury hospitality outlets

5) What makes this product commercially valuable?

Premium brand recognition (most recognised global sparkling water)

500ml — the most practical and versatile fine dining bottle size

Enhances perceived menu positioning

High resale margin vs cost price

Crown Cap — classic elegant presentation with authentic opening ritual

Glass bottle elevates table presentation

Strong pairing narrative for sommeliers

Usage & Yield Intelligence

6) How can this product be sold in an outlet?

Sold per bottle (500ml) — individual service

Sold as table water

Included in set menus

Paired with wine tasting

Hotel room service and minibar

7) What is the typical serving size?

500ml serves 2–3 guests

Or full individual serving for one guest

8) What is the expected yield per bottle?

~2 glasses per bottle (based on 250ml per serving).

9) Revenue potential per bottle (example model)?

If sold at:

Budget outlet: RM8–RM12 per bottle

Mid-tier dining: RM14–RM20 per bottle

Premium dining: RM20–RM32 per bottle

10) Margin Intelligence Example

(Example assumption – adjust based on your purchase price)

If cost per bottle = RM8.75 (approx. RM209.90 / 24 bottles)

Selling at RM18.00

Gross margin = (18 - 8.75) / 18 = ~51% gross margin

If sold at RM25 → margin exceeds 65%

Good margin potential especially in fine dining and hotel environments.

Commercial Positioning

11) Is this high-margin or volume-driven?

Both — high-margin in fine dining; volume-driven in hotel and event settings.

12) What type of outlet benefits most?

Italian restaurants (brand alignment)

Wine-focused restaurants

Premium steak houses

Hotels (room service, minibar, restaurant)

Corporate hospitality venues

13) How does it improve menu profitability?

Raises perceived menu value

Practical 500ml individual serving

Low preparation cost

No labor required

Crown Cap adds premium opening experience

Strong brand leverage for upselling

Storage & Handling

14) Storage conditions

Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

15) Shelf life

Refer to bottle date. Typically 12–24 months unopened.

16) After opening

Best consumed within same service period to maintain carbonation.

17) Handling risk

Avoid high heat exposure

Avoid impact (glass bottle)

Crown cap requires bottle opener for service

Compliance & Product Facts

18) Origin

San Pellegrino Terme, Lombardy, Italy.

19) Certification

Imported product. Naturally gluten-free. Suitable for vegetarian diets.

20) Allergen status

No common allergens.

Procurement & Operations

21) MOQ

1 carton (24 bottles).

22) Reorder frequency

Weekly to monthly depending on outlet size.

23) Suitable for central beverage procurement?

Yes. Ideal for chain restaurants and multi-outlet groups.

Consider 3-carton bundle format for better per-bottle pricing.

Comparison & Alternatives

24) Compared to 750ml format

More practical for individual service

Lower per-bottle cost point

Better for per-cover table billing

Less sharing — cleaner individual service

25) When should you choose 500ml Crown Cap?

When individual per-cover sparkling water service is standard

When hotel room service or minibar stocking

When classic Crown Cap format is preferred

When outlet requires the most recognised San Pellegrino format globally

26) Alternatives

San Pellegrino 750ml Stelvin (larger table sharing format)

Acqua Panna 500ml Crown Cap (still water alternative)

San Pellegrino 500ml x 24 x 3 bundle (better per-bottle cost)

Commercial Summary Block

Product: San Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water

Pack size: 500ml glass bottle (Crown Cap)

Carton size: 24 bottles per carton

Yield: ~2 glasses per bottle

Selling range (typical MY): RM8–RM32 per bottle

Gross margin potential: 50–68% depending on outlet pricing

Storage: Cool dry storage

Origin: Italy

Operational use: Premium individual sparkling table water for dining and hotel service