Nicholas Votto

Nicholas Votto is one of the co-founders and currently serves as Vice President of Votto Vines Importing, a family-owned wine importing and distribution company based in Connecticut.12

Professional Background

Nicholas began his career with Votto Vines in 2007 when the company was founded.2 In his role as Vice President, he is responsible for:

• Wine sourcing and creative development
• Managing correspondence and sales with distributors across over 40 states
• Attending trade shows and visiting distributors throughout the US2

Education

Nicholas Votto holds a Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Recreation Management, Tourism, and Entrepreneurship from the University of Vermont, which he completed in 2007. He also completed a 10-week certificate program specializing in Jazz Piano at The Collective School of Music in 2004.2

Company Background

Votto Vines Importing was founded in 2009 by Nicholas along with other members of the Votto family, including his brother Michael Votto (CEO), and their cousins Stephen, Peter, and Leah Votto.14 The company started as a family passion project, with the founders initially keeping their day jobs.3

From humble beginnings of selling around 10,000 bottles of wine in their first year, Votto Vines has grown significantly. By 2021, the company was selling several million bottles of wine from nearly one hundred wineries, becoming one of the top privately owned wine importers in the US in less than 15 years.4

Company Focus

Votto Vines specializes in:

• Importing and distributing fine wines from leading vineyards worldwide
• Developing innovative private label and proprietary brands
• Focusing on "hidden gems" - lesser-known, authentic wines from various regions34

Nicholas Votto's LinkedIn profile describes him as passionate about wine, business, travel, and tourism, and as a self-starter focused on building relationships.5