Pizza Wine Launched at Modern Apizza
The carbonated canned red wine is designed to pair specifically with pizza.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Food and Drink
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Pizza Wine has officially launched at Modern Apizza in New Haven. The carbonated red wine, made in partnership with Johnson Estate Winery, is crafted to cut through pizza fats and make wine more approachable.
Why it matters
The product aims to bridge the gap between casual dining and traditional wine consumption. By focusing on accessibility and specific food pairings, the brand challenges the intimidating nature of legacy wine culture.
Pizza Wine retails for $24 per four-pack of cans. The beverage is produced using Chancellor grapes sourced from the Lake Erie region in New York.
The players
Modern Apizza
This established New Haven pizzeria served as the site for the recent launch event.
Johnson Estate Winery
Located in New York, this winery partnered with the founders to produce the canned beverage.
Feeding Families Foundation
This charitable organization received the proceeds from the launch event at Modern Apizza.
The details
The wine uses carbonation to cleanse the palate of cheese and oils, making it a specialized companion for pizza. Crafted with grapes grown using Niagara Falls hydropower, the wine is currently available at several New Haven establishments including Modern Apizza, Bobbi's Pizza, Gioia, and Hollywood Package.
Timeline
Pizza Wine first launched at Pizza Marvin in 2023.
The launch event occurred at Modern Apizza on September 28, 2026.
The company plans to expand into the New York City market in Spring 2027.
Industry Dynamics
Pizza Wine represents the broader shift toward premium canned beverages that seek to disrupt traditional wine industry norms. This entry follows the industry trend of targeting casual consumption habits rather than competing with established fine dining wine lists.
Consumers in New Haven can currently purchase the cans at Modern Apizza, Bobbi's Pizza, Gioia, and Hollywood Package. The $24 price point offers a casual, pre-portioned alternative to traditional bottled wine for local pizza nights.
The takeaway
This brand highlights how manufacturers are pivoting to create products tailored specifically to fast-casual dining experiences. Consumers can improve their meal pairings by selecting beverages with carbonation to balance rich, fatty foods like pizza.
What happens next
Pizza Wine is scheduled to expand its market presence to New York City in the spring of 2027.
Further reading
Learn more about the local culinary landscape in our Food and Drink section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New Haven Indy.
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