What are the family values of your business?There are six members of the Votto family in our business, so our entire company philosophy is based on familial structure and support. The most important values are hard work and a focus on tradition while at the same time creating new ones. This idea is captured in […]
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What are the family values of your business?
There are six members of the Votto family in our business, so our entire company philosophy is based on familial structure and support. The most important values are hard work and a focus on tradition while at the same time creating new ones. This idea is captured in our first company tagline, “Old World Values, New World Vision.”
How do you remain competitive in the market?
In the cutthroat and highly aggressive wine business, we are not simply trying to compete but develop our own niche and identity. Being nominated by Wine Enthusiast as national “Wine & Spirits Importer of the Year” in 2015 and being recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Promising Companies have been a huge boost to our identity and exposure.
Who is most responsible for your company's success today?
Our grandmother Gloria “Nonna” Votto is most responsible for the company's success today. At the tender age of 93 years old, Nonna's influence is not necessarily on our day-to-day activities, but rather the values she instilled in all of us at a young age to appreciate our Italian heritage and great food, wine, culture and, of course, family.
