CAVIT WINES AND MIKE'S HOT HONEY TEAM UP TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH

Cavit brings Italian wine, sweet heat and new ways to make pizza night magnifico

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mamma mia, pizza night is getting an upgrade this October! In honor of National Pizza Month, America's #1 Italian still wine brand, Cavit Wines is teaming up with Mike's Hot Honey to launch "Pizza & Pinots," a month-long celebration proving that the best plus-one for any slice isn't extra cheese, it's a glass of Cavit.

Americans love pizza – about 1 in 9 people* enjoy a slice on any given day. Throughout the month, Cavit will give these pizza lovers even more of a reason to elevate their take out with Cavit and Mike's Hot Honey through delicious pizza, wine and cocktail pairings. To keep the celebration going at home, the iconic Italian wine brand is offering consumers a $3 coupon toward a bottle of Cavit for their next pizza night.

"Few things are as universally loved as a great slice of pizza and the perfect wine. The right wine truly elevates the experience and can make pizza night that much more enjoyable. Now, Cavit and Mike's Hot Honey are bringing two fan favorites together to make the occasion even more delicious and fun," said Marc D. Taub, President and CEO of Palm Bay International, Cavit's US importer since the brand's introduction. "Nearly 50 years in, we're always looking for new ways for our fans to rediscover Cavit at the dinner table. This partnership is a delicious excuse for our fans to do just that with a modern twist."

Both Cavit Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir offer simple, yet flavorful pairings to a variety of pizzas, from a classic cheese to a loaded veggie supreme.

Cavit Pinot Grigio (SRP: $10.99 for a 750mL) has crisp acidity which cuts through the richness you'd find in a pepperoni pie as well as bright citrus notes that let the flavors of a mushroom pie shine without overpowering them. Add a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey and the sweetness levels out the heat, for a combination that's equal parts refreshing and bold.

Cavit Pinot Noir (SRP: $10.99 for a 750mL) is made for the spicier side of the menu. Its smooth, berry-forward fruit and subtle earthiness complements a spicy pork or sausage pie, topped with Mike's Extra Hot, for a balance that makes every bite spectacular.

For those looking to take pizza night up a notch, Cavit and Mike's Hot Honey are bringing even more flavor to the occasion with unique cocktail recipes designed to complement your favorite slice. The Golden Stinger is a tropical, sweet-and-spicy cocktail featuring Cavit Pinot Grigio and Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot.

The Golden Stinger
3 oz Cavit Pinot Grigio
1 oz pineapple juice
1 oz orange juice
0.5 oz lime juice
0.5 oz Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot
Tajin, for the rim
Lime, for garnish

Directions:
Rim a rocks glass with Tajín.
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well.
Strain into the prepared rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lime.

The limited-time $3 rebate can be redeemed with the purchase of Cavit Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir at participating retailers nationwide, and consumers can earn up to $36 back on Cavit wine with proof of purchase submitted via Cavit Promotions. The offer is valid on Cavit wines in 750mL or 1.5L formats, where legal.

For more recipes and pizza pairing inspiration, please visit: https://www.cavit.com/pizzanight/.

*Source: What We Eat in America, NHANES 2017-March 2020 Prepandemic: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK610659/

About Cavit Wines
Combine more than a half-century of winemaking expertise, the dramatic landscape and terroir of northern Italy, and a profound enjoyment of the good things in life. The result: the Cavit Collection, source of America's #1 Italian still wine*. Cavit swept onto the radar of American wine lovers in the 1970s as a pioneer of a then-little-known white wine called Pinot Grigio. Prized for its crisp, elegant character, fruit flavors, and delicate floral aroma, Pinot Grigio is a demanding grape to cultivate, but has flourished in northern Italy for over a century. Cavit has consistently championed this varietal in the U.S., earning its well-deserved title of America's #1 Italian Pinot Grigio**.

Additionally, Cavit produces a full range of high-quality, approachable and food-friendly wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Moscato, Oak Zero Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Prosecco, Prosecco Rosé, Rosé, Select Red Blend, and Sweet Red. For more, visit cavit.com.

*Circana US MULO + Liq + Conv L52 W/E 6/28/26 Italy, Excluding Sparkling Wine $ & Vol
**Circana US MULO + Liq + Conv L52 W/E 6/28/26 Italy, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris, 1.5L Vol

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SOURCE Palm Bay International