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Cavit is an Italian acronym for Cantina Viticoltori del Trentino (Trentino Grape Growers’ Cellar). This is a cooperative group for ten Cellars of Trentino which has a total of about 4,500 associated grape growers.

Cavit is major selling wine in America. Cavit Pinot Grigio 1.5L is number 6 SKU in the wine industry. In the 1980s Cavit wines were promoted by celebrity Dick Cavett.

History
The Cavit Collection of wines is produced in Trentino, Italy and its history begins in 1950 when some vine-growers entered into partnership and established a cooperative group of associated grape growers. The cooperative group established to help the associated wine cellars and promote the “culture” of quality wine throughout the region, supporting the vine-growers throughout each phase. In 1957 the technical function was joined by the commercial function and they acquired a cellar for the increasing needs of its associates. In 1964 the premises of Ravina di Trento was built and expanded in 1977.

In 1977 they started to export their product to the United States and the Cavit Collection of wines became part of the Palm Bay International wine importers.

Cavit Pinot Grigio is made from 100% Pinot Grigio grapes and is approximately 12% alcohol. The principal source of grapes for Cavit Pinot Grigio comes from three areas: Trentino, Fruili and Veneto. These locations are ideal for vineyard cultivation due to their soil and climatic conditions. It pairs well with chicken or turkey, as well as sole, oysters or scallops.

Vineyards
The Cavit winery is based in Trentino, Italy a picturesque landscape of mountains, lakes, apple orchards and medieval castles. Vineyards in this region enjoy the warming effects of the "Ora del Garda", a dry, balmy breeze that sweeps across Lake Garda and protects the fruit from external moisture and disease. Contrastingly cool evenings promote rich, intense aromas and flavors in the grapes.

Trentino, officially the Autonomous Province of Trento, is an autonomous province in the country's far north. Trentino is, along with South Tyrol, one of the two provinces making up the region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, which is designated an autonomous region under the constitution. Nearly three quarters of Trentino–Alto Adige's wine production is DOC-designated, a level unmatched by any other Italian wine region.

Cavit’s representative site is Maso Toresella, on the Toblino Lake, an ancient villa surrounded by vineyards. Founded in the 1500s by the Prince-Bishops of Trento, it extends over 6.5 hectares.

Wines (Varieties)
The Cavit Collection includes the following wines:
 * Pinot Grigio
 * Pinot Noir
 * Riesling
 * Cabernet Sauvignon
 * Oak Zero Chardonnay
 * Merlot
 * Moscato
 * Select Red Blend
 * Cavit Rosé

Awards
Cavit Pinot Grigio received a platinum review awards in 2016 from Planet Grape Wine Reviews (90 points) founded by Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis and Best Buy Award from Wine & Spirits (86 points) (October 2016). Cavit is a 14 time recipient of Impact Magazine’s Blue Chip award.

Cavit Winemaker
Winemaker Anselmo Martini is one of northern Italy's best known enologists and lead winemaker at Cavit.

Anselmo Martini was born and raised in Trentino, and during several years of academic and hands-on training at the renowned Istituto Agrario San Michele all'Adige and he then went on to specialize in enology, honing his skills at a number of advanced technical institutions in northern Italy.

In subsequent years, Martini toured many of the world's major wine producing regions to study indigenous grape varietals and experience firsthand the influence of terroir. In February 2015 Martini was named “Winemaker of the Year” by Daniele Cernilli aka “Dr. Wine” in his recently published, “Guida Essenziale ai Vini d’Italia 2015” (Essential Guide to Italian Wines 2015).