Spritzzetto was founded by two mates, born out of an idea on a train journey in Venice.

Our founders, Angus & Luca have been close mates for many years who have always bonded over a shared love for food, wine and sport.

Both former New Zealand Rowing athletes in a previous life and spending many times competing on the world stage. In 2019 Angus visited to Luca in Italy, where he experienced the place Luca grew up.

On a train ride home after a full day in Venice, exploring the canals, soaking up the sun and drinking a few too many spritzes, both mates had a eureka moment, “We have to take this back to New Zealand.”

Fast forward to the middle of 2025, both Angus & Luca now working in the food and beverage industry caught up at a pub in Auckland and realised the spark from that day on the train was well and truely still alive. That day marked the beginning of Spritzzetto’s journey.