Cavit Wines Celebrates National Pinot Grigio Day

Cavit Collection, makers of America's #1 selling Italian wine brand*, invites wine enthusiasts to celebrate National Pinot Grigio Day on May 17th with a special Pinot Grigio doughnut and savory recipes.

Cavit is partnering with The Doughnut Project located in New York City's West Village from May 14-May 20 to offer a custom-made sweet treat to celebrate National Pinot Grigio Day. The delectable Cavit Pinot Grigio Doughnut will consist of a cheesecake filling, Cavit Pinot Grigio glaze and meringue.

In the 1970s Cavit became a pioneer by introducing a then little-known white wine from Trentino, Italy, Pinot Grigio, to the United States. Now the brand's signature variety and the leading Italian wine in America*, Cavit Pinot Grigio offers light refreshing notes of pear, apple, almonds and citrus, ideal for spring and summer. Pinot Grigio is highly versatile and can be enjoyed as a splendid aperitif as well as with dishes such as risottos, veal and fresh seafood dishes.

Those looking to commemorate National Pinot Grigio Day can find inspiration to sip and savor the wine with appetizing recipes on Cavit.com as well as on the brand's social media channels. Suggested recipes that pair well with Cavit Pinot Grigio include Lemon Angel Hair Pasta with Carrots and Zucchini with shallot, fresh greens, lemon, angel hair pasta, zucchini, carrots and olive oil; and Barley Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Peas with dry white wine, mascarpone cheese, English peas, parmesan, hazelnuts, wild mushrooms and garlic cloves.

In addition to celebrating National Pinot Grigio Day, Cavit Collection Wines recently launched Cavit Rosé and Cavit Prosecco, both imported by leading U.S. wine & spirits importer Palm Bay International.

About Cavit:
The Cavit winery is based in northern Italy's Trentino, a picturesque landscape of mountains, lakes, apple orchards and medieval castles. Cavit swept onto the radar of American wine lovers in the 1970s as an early pioneer of a then little-known white wine called Pinot Grigio. The Cavit Collection is comprised of a range of high-quality, approachable and food-friendly wines including: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Oak Zero Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Moscato, Cavit Select Red Blend, Limited Edition Rosé, Prosecco and Pinot Grigio - America's #1 Italian wine*. For more information, please visit http://www.cavit.com or follow at http://www.facebook.com/cavitwines, http://www.instagram.com/cavitwines, http://www.twitter.com/cavitwines or http://www.pinterest.com/cavitwines.

*Nielsen xAOC + L 52 weeks ending 04/21/18

About Palm Bay International:
Palm Bay International, a dynamic family-owned company, offers one of the nation's most comprehensive portfolios of imported wines and spirits from key appellations/origins around the globe, as well as a growing roster of domestic wines. Among Palm Bay's most valued assets is its remarkable network of long-term partnerships with the foremost wholesale companies in all 50 states, as well as the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. With the crucial collaboration of these partners, Palm Bay's portfolio is able to meet the needs of every level of the industry, from independent restaurants and retail stores, to chain accounts, supermarkets, hotels, airlines, cruise ships, duty-free accounts and U.S. military bases. This impressive diversity of brands, accounts and relationships positions Palm Bay as a major source of fine wines and spirits and an industry leader in the U.S. marketplace. For more visit: http://www.palmbay.com.

About The Doughnut Project:
The Doughnut Project is a small-batch, hand-crafted doughnut shop with two locations in Manhattan. The shop combines some of the best doughnuts in America with an upbeat, artistic vibe. The shop's co-founders Troy Neal and Leslie Polizzotto create unique flavors inspired by the amazing food and creative cocktails of New York City. The yeast-raised doughnuts have glazes, fillings, and toppings that include out-of-the-box ingredients such as bacon, beets, olive oil, ricotta cheese, sesame seeds, black pepper and sea salt. The shop creates new and intriguing flavor profiles on a regular basis and sells out daily. For more visit: http://www.thedoughnutproject.com.