Savouring the Moment: Meet Amante 1530, the Italian Aperitivo Turning Date Nights Into European Escapes

From Tuscany with Love (and Less Sugar)If you’re a parent who’s ever uttered the words “we need a holiday” while staring into the void between school lunches and dinner dishes, this one’s for you. Forget overpriced flights, tantrums in transit, and the stress of packing 12 varieties of snacks. Because thanks to Amante 1530, the vibe of a European summer is now just a bottle pop away—and your next at-home date night is about to get a whole lot sexier.

Born in Tuscany, made in Rome, and now available across Australia, Amante 1530 isn’t your average aperitivo. It’s bold without being bitter, complex without trying too hard, and somehow manages to taste like golden hour in Positano without the jetlag. With 15% ABV, 20% less sugar than most traditional aperitifs, and notes of orange peel, vanilla, chamomile and gentian root, it’s like sipping sophistication—but with your kids asleep in the next room and a makeshift cheese board that may or may not feature Tiny Teddies.

The Sip That Saves Sanity
“We created something you’d actually want to drink neat,” says co-founder and CEO Ana Rosenstein. “It’s the intersection of elegance and ease.” And parents, we know that’s a sweet spot we rarely hit unless we’re lying down in a dark room with a meditation app and a block of emergency chocolate.

But back to the bottle. Amante (which literally translates to ‘lover’ in Italian) is infused with meaning, from its name to its beautifully ridged glass bottle designed to sit proudly on any bar cart—or let’s be real, the corner of the kitchen bench between a fruit bowl and a stack of Pokémon cards. The ‘1530’ part is a reference to both the founding year of Il Palagio (Sting and Trudie Styler’s historic Tuscan estate, where the concept for Amante was dreamt up) and the origins of tarot in Italy. “The Lovers card inspired everything from our name to our design,” Ana explains. “It’s about savouring the moment with people you love.” Which, when you’re deep in the chaos of parenthood, sounds like actual magic.

Crafted for the Chaos (But Make It Classy)

Crafted at the Pallini Distillery in Rome with Italian-grown botanicals and the help of legendary winemaker Riccardo Cotarella, Amante 1530 isn’t trying to be your grandmother’s amaro. It’s modern. It’s bright. And it plays just as well with soda as it does with tequila (try the Palombo cocktail—Amante 1530, tequila, grapefruit and lime—and thank us later).

For parents, the true beauty of Amante 1530 lies in its ability to transform the everyday into something worth toasting. Think: backyard date nights once the kids are asleep, lazy Sunday brunches with your partner while the little ones terrorise the backyard, or even those sacred 20-minute windows between homework and bath time. One sip and suddenly, the chaos feels curated.

Less Sugar, More Sass
It also happens to be low in sugar, which means you can enjoy a second (or third) round without the sugar crash that makes you feel like you’ve been hit by a rogue skipping rope. No artificial nasties either. Just good, clean flavour—sophisticated enough to impress guests, but chill enough to sip in your robe while folding laundry.

Ana Rosenstein, a visionary with a passion for ritual, founded Amante 1530 with a group of close friends during a long, laughter-filled dinner at Il Palagio. Among the founding circle? None other than Sting and Trudie Styler. Yes, that Sting. The rock legend who also happens to know a thing or two about wine, estate-grown produce, and unapologetic indulgence. “We were surrounded by good food, better wine, and everyone had a spritz in hand,” Ana recalls. “We thought, what if there was something we actually wanted to drink ourselves? Drier, more complex, more grown-up.”

Designed With Intent, Delivered With Ease

Every detail of Amante 1530 is intentional. From its bartender-approved glass bottle to its timeless, Euro-chic design, the brand is equal parts nostalgia and new wave. “We wanted it to feel like it had always been on the back bar of your favorite Roman café, but still stand out on a shelf in Australia,” says Ana.

With exclusive retail distribution through Dan Murphy’s and BWS, Amante 1530 is easy to find, surprisingly affordable, and shockingly good with soda water and a slice of orange. Or if you’re feeling fancy (and have more than four minutes to prep something between toddler meltdowns), mix up a classic Amante Spritz with Prosecco and soda, or give the Palombo a go.

Why Parents Are Quietly Obsessed
Still not convinced? Picture this: the kids are at a sleepover. You and your partner have just made it through another week of meal planning, emotional negotiations, and late-night laundry. You light a candle (even if it’s just to mask the smell of chicken nuggets), pour two glasses of Amante over ice, and suddenly—just for a moment—it feels like you’re back on that rooftop bar in Florence. Except this time, no one’s crying and you don’t need to reapply sunscreen every 20 minutes.

This isn’t just a drink. It’s a reminder that joy doesn’t have to be extravagant. That indulgence can be intentional. That date night is what you make it—whether you’re in Tuscany or Tuggeranong.

A Spritz for Now and Later
Ana and her team aren’t just creating a drink—they’re creating a cultural shift. “We’re already in six countries and growing fast,” she says. “But our real goal is to build something lasting; something that becomes part of culture. I want people to say ‘Amante’ the way they say ‘Martini’ or ‘Negroni.’”

And they’re on track to do just that. Because while Amante 1530 may have been born in Italy, its heart beats in every glass poured around a busy kitchen island, over a friend’s balcony at sunset, or at the end of a long week where you didn’t lose your mind over maths homework.

Let’s Recap: What Makes Amante 1530 the New Parental MVP?

It’s lower in sugar than most spritzes, high on flavour, and blessedly versatile. You can drink it neat, over ice, with soda, with bubbles, or even with tequila. It’s got enough complexity to impress your foodie friend and enough ease to become your Friday night go-to. It’s designed to elevate your everyday—whether that’s a backyard date night, a milestone moment, or simply making it to bedtime without anyone crying (yourself included).

Ready to Pour Your Own Escape?
So next time you feel the pull of wanderlust or just want something better than another mid-week Pinot Gris, reach for Amante 1530. Pair it with conversation, candlelight, or complete silence if that’s your vibe. However you do it, do it with presence. With purpose. With the people you love.

Because yes, you deserve a break. And no, you don’t need to leave the country to get it.

Amante 1530 is available now at Dan Murphy’s and BWS nationally. For more recipes, rituals and inspo visit amante1530.com or follow @amante1530_ on socials.