Ferrarelle become sponsor of the 38th America's Cup alongside Team New Zealand

Furthermore, Ferrarelle is announced as sponsor of Emirates Team New Zealand, the Defender of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, with the company’s logo being featured on both the team’s two AC40 yachts and ‘Taihoro’ the winning AC75 from 2024 that is being re-launched for the Naples 2027 campaign.

In announcing Ferrarelle’s partnership, Grant Dalton, Chairman of the America’s Cup Partnership (ACP) commented: “Partnering with Ferrarelle is an honour for the event and from the moment we first started talking, they have impressed us with their commitment to sustainability, the environment and giving back to a broad section of the Italian community both local and national. For the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup it’s another milestone as we integrate with Italian business and as Official Water Supplier, Ferrarelle’s commitment is a huge boost to the regatta and for our engagement with fans both in Italy and around the world. From a team perspective, Emirates Team New Zealand is delighted to welcome Ferrarelle as an Official Sponsor through to Naples in 2027.”

Carlo Pontecorvo, President and CEO of Ferrarelle Società Benefit further added: "Being a supplier and Official Water of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup and Sponsor of Emirates Team New Zealand means associating our brand with a context of excellence and innovation recognised throughout the world. Water is our origin and our distinctive asset: seeing it take centre stage in the sea of Naples reinforces the consistency between our industrial positioning, our international projection and the responsibility we exercise towards the territory. We would like to thank Grant Dalton and the team at ACE Italy S.r.l. for this unique opportunity and look forward to working together in the run-up to the regattas scheduled for 2027, aware of the value that a project of this magnitude can generate."

Ferrarelle is ubiquitous across Italy with a famous advertising slogan of: “Still, sparkling…or Ferrarelle?” The company’s water brands including Ferrarelle, Acqua Vitasnella, Fonte Essenziale, Boario, Electa and Santagata, which are all bottled at two facilities in Darfo Boario Terme (Brescia) and Riardo (Caserta); Ferrarelle are also the exclusive distributor of the Evian brand within Italy. The brand’s global distribution covers the USA, Canada, UK, France, Malta, United Arab Emirates, Cyprus, Israel, Philippines, Kuwait and Dominican Republic.

In their capacity as stewards of a natural resource that belongs to everyone - namely water – Ferrarelle feel strongly responsible for maintaining a sustainable approach to the way they do business, acting according to clear principles: Attention to natural resources and the environment; careful treatment of the local area and its value, transparency in all operations, and innovation as a driving force to new goals.

In 2021, Ferrarelle Foundation was established as a non-profit organisation aimed at pursuing goals focused on the civic good, solidarity and the social benefit of all. Through the Foundation, Ferrarelle promotes environmental sustainability, scientific and technological research, and innovation. Strong relationships and support for the community include initiatives at the Bologna Business School, TIGEM, the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine in Naples, as well as the Walk of Life charity marathon, support for the Pink Ribbon Campaign promoted by the AIRC Foundation for cancer research, an eight-year partnership via Acqua Vitasnella for Milan and Rome Pride and Naples Pride for the past two years. Ferrarelle also support the Malaparte Prize - one of the most important Italian literary awards for international figures.

The partnership will accompany the entire run-up to the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, starting with the Preliminary Regatta, Sardinia in May 2026  and ending with the final races that will crown the winner of the America's Cup, scheduled for July 2027 in Naples. During the period, Ferrarelle water and its beverages will be available in the official Race Village and Fan Zones in Naples. The company will also produce a limited edition dedicated to the competition.