Michael Votto is the chief executive officer of Votto Vines. Mike is responsible for securing and negotiating contracts with producers, distributors and third party companies both in the US and Italy as well as overseeing the company’s strategic initiatives. He has spent time living and studying in Florence, Italy and has a degree in European History from Union College and a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University. Mike spent six years as a commercial real estate and corporate attorney in New York City and Boston at two American Lawyer Top 100 law firms focusing on the representation of private equity funds and real estate development and management companies primarily in connection with hospitality industry transactions. He has also completed Wine Studies Level II coursework at the Boston University Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center and is a published author in the fields of commercial real estate finance and Italian citizenship and genealogy. Mike is a dual citizen of the United States and the Italian Republic. Mike was named to Connecticut Magazine’s 40 under 40 future business leaders in 2013.

Peter Votto is chief operating officer of Votto Vines and responsible for international and domestic logistics. He also manages the day-to-day operations of the business. Peter earned a mechanical engineering degree from Trinity College. Peter’s engineering background provides the necessary foundation for expertise in the technical arena of winemaking and production. Peter has lectured extensively on Italian wines at private events and functions and is highly knowledgeable regarding the laws, rules and regulations surrounding international and domestic shipping and distribution of wine. His keen sense of marketing and creative inspiration has also led to entrepreneurial developments for the company. He is a dual citizen of the United States and the Italian Republic.

Director of Public Relations & Senior Sales Representative (Fairfield County)

Nicholas Votto is senior vice president of marketing and agritourism. He leads company educational efforts and works closely with Jeremy Jerome in developing relationships with Votto Vines distribution partners throughout the United States. He works closely with Votto Vines partners in both the United States and abroad and serves as the company’s primary tour guide in Italy. He earned a degree in outdoor recreation and tourism from the University of Vermont. Nicholas is a dual citizen of the United States and the Italian Republic.