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Solbevi, Generations in the making

As second-generation Italians, we were raised on tradition, connection, and our family’s cherished Limoncello recipe.

For years, it was the heart of every gathering. Homemade, joyfully shared, and never forgotten.

One afternoon on Nonna’s sunlit balcony, surrounded by friends, sipping our homemade Limoncello and mixing up Limoncello Spritzers, we were having a lovely time, when it hit us: what if we could can this feeling?

What began as a backyard recipe passed down through generations is now Solbevi. The creators of the World’s first Limoncello Spritz in a can and a premium, award-winning Limoncello Liqueur.

Made with a smoother finish and a lower ABV (20%) - It's deliberately designed to align with today’s preference for light, sessionable, and stylish drinks.

Smooth, vibrant, and never too sweet. It’s a drink made for sharing and creating amazing memories, from our family to yours

Articles on SOLBEVI

Stefan Di Benedetto: The Story Behind Solbevi
Monica from The Yum List spotlights Stefan Di Benedetto and how a humble Italian family recipe became the world’s first Limoncello Spritz in a can.
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Liqueur of the Year!
Discover why Solbevi is celebrated as the best liqueur in the world by USA Spirits Ratings.
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Planet Food News
Scott Mathias covers SOLBEVI’s New Zealand expansion, local partnerships, and its journey from family recipe to award-winning brand.
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Funded Futures Podcast
In this episode of Funded Futures, Stefan shares his journey of launching Australia’s first canned Limoncello Spritz, tackling brand-building, international expansion, and the challenges of fundraising.
The Broadsheet
Editor Dan Cunningham highlights Solbevi in his roundup of Limoncello Spritzes to try, featuring eight refreshing options!
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GQ
Solbevi Limoncello Spritz was featured in GQ Australia's guide to the best canned cocktails, celebrating its refreshing flavor perfect for sunny days
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Urban List
The crew at Urban List showcase in all it's greatness, and even reveal some secrets!
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Eat Drink Play
Editor Ricky Sam tells the story of SOLBEVI and where we came from.
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Inside FMCG
Industry giant 'Inside FMCG' explains how SOLBEVI are shaking up the Limoncello market with the first Limoncello Spritz in a can.
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HUNTER
Hunter explores how Stefan turned his passion for Limoncello into Solbevi, Australia’s first Limoncello Spritz in a can, covering its journey, branding, and challenges.
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Food and Drink Business Magazine
Editor Kim Berry presents a 3 page spread on SOLBEVI in the Food and Drink Business Magazine. She explains where SOLBEVI started, the journey after 6 months, and our plans for the future!
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Drinks Digest
SOLBEVI were mentioned by Drinks Digest as a key player in the resurgence of Limoncello in Australia through our innovation.
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Daily Mail
Kylie Stevens from the Daily Mail talks about the risks taken, the success to date, and our plans for global expansion!
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Smart Company
Editor Morganne Kopittke talks about our dreams for the brand, and explains how we landed our debut deal with major retailer Dan Murphys.
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Hello Yelloe Podcast
Stefan talks with Vivienne Ryan from Hello Yelloe about SOLBEVI and the challenges faced in starting up SOLBEVI, from quitting his well-paying job to learning a whole new industry.
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The Weekend Edition
Brisbane editor James Frostick from the Weekend Edition writes about our Limoncello Spritz cans hitting the Brisbane market.
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