Media Release, October 2025
When De Bortoli’s Limoncello Spritz launched in 2024, it became an instant crowd favourite, embodying all the hallmarks of what makes a spritz so irresistible: light, bubbly, and brimming with flavour. Now, the family-owned winery is turning up the fizz with two new flavours: Lemon & Lime Spritz and Sangria Spritz.
Leading the global growth of aperitivo-style drinks (IWSR, 2023), the spritz has now carved out its place in Australia, enjoyed everywhere from backyard barbecues to rooftop bars. Its light, playful character and effortless drinkability have made it a favourite for every occasion.
The rising popularity of citrus flavours in wine and spritz is also fuelling this trend, with industry insights pointing to lemon, lime, and other fruit-forward styles as some of the fastest-growing flavour trends in the category (IDL, 2025; Future Market Insights, 2025). Younger drinkers, in particular, are also driving this change. Far from turning away from alcohol entirely, they’re favouring versatile, flavour-packed styles that can be enjoyed across more occasions. With their sessionable nature and vibrant flavours, spritzes fit the bill perfectly.
De Bortoli’s new Lemon & Lime Spritz taps into the enduring popularity of citrus in drinks. Crafted from a lightly sparkling wine base, it blends lemon’s bright freshness with lime’s zesty acidity, creating a lively, layered fizz that’s both approachable and flavourful. The Sangria Spritz takes inspiration from the classic Spanish pitcher drink into a fizzy delight. Fruity, aromatic, and refreshingly balanced, it’s also perfect for topping up with seasonal fruit - add your own twist and create a sangria-style serve that changes with the season.
Together with the much-loved Limoncello Spritz, the trio offers three ways to pop, pour and sip, whether it’s aperitivo hour, a picnic in the park, a backyard dinner, or even just a weeknight moment of “me time.” Refreshing in summer, sparkling in spring, and versatile enough to carry through autumn and winter, these spritzes are companions for every season.
By responding to how people like to drink today – casually, flavourfully, and always with good company – De Bortoli continues to listen and innovate, ensuring its spritz range keeps the fizz fresh.
The only rule? Pop, pour, and let the fizz do the rest.
Lemon & Lime Spritz
Tasting Note: A refreshingly lively fizz with vibrant citrus flavours of freshly squeezed lemon with zesty lime peel. Bursting of citrus sunshine with lime adding another layer of bright, zesty and complex flavour. Ready to drink as is, or serve over ice in a cocktail glass and garnish with a slice of lime. Perfect for backyard parties, beach outings and general refreshment!
Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol: 9.0%
Additional Information: Vegan, Vegetarian
Sangria Spritz
Tasting Note: A juicy red delicious fizz that is ready to pop, pour and sip, and is adaptable by topping it with different fruits such as orange, strawberry or raspberry to make it season specific. De Bortoli’s Sangria Spritz is versatile and refreshingly delicious, ideal for warm weather and outdoor occasions that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. For the ultimate enjoyment, serve it in a large pitcher with ice and topped with your favourite fruits.
Wine Analysis: Alc/Vol: 9.5%
Additional Information: Vegan, Vegetarian
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