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Nick Poletto
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Kobrand Corp's Vice-President, Director of Education Nick Poletto, DipWSET,CSS,CSW gives you wine knowledge to help you sell. Ideally suited for wine distributor sales reps, Nick's short yet dense episodes are easily digested while you're traveling in between sales calls.

  1. 11/03/2025

    Tawny Port | Taylor Fladgate Winery - #026

    One of the most iconic Port houses, established in 1692. Taylor Fladgate has the highest average Robert Parker rating of any producer and its Taylor Fladgate Tawny Ports are the #1 selling on and off premise Tawny Ports in the US! Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information wit h the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines For more wine education visit https://wine365.com or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1 Good selling!

    7 min

  2. 11/03/2025

    Reserve Ruby Port Bin 27 and Late Bottled Vintage | Fonseca Winery - #025

    Family owned and always made by someone from the Guimaraens family since its first production in 1815.  Produces top rated wines across all categories and Fonseca Bin 27 is the #1 selling Reserve Ruby Port in the US! Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!

    6 min

  3. 11/03/2025

    Barolo and Barbaresco | Michele Chiarlo - #024

    Founded in 1956, Michele Chiarlo winery is one of the original Godfathers of Piedmont wines.  They helped establish the DOCG rules and are highly respected for all their wines.  Family owned, focused on sustainability, and own the very best crus of Barolo Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!

    7 min

  4. 02/05/2025

    Non-Alcoholic | Pierre Chavin - #023

    Pierre Chavin was established in 2022 in the Languedoc-Roussillon of France.  It was the very first premium non-alcoholic wine producer in France.  It has quickly become a favorite in Michelin Star restaurants and by top wine critics.  It has a broad portfolio from spritz, to sparkling, to still non-alcoholic wines.  It is family owned and 100% organic. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!

    7 min

  5. 02/05/2025

    SLO, Paso Robles | Bezel - #022

    For over 50 years Cakebread Cellars has been making premium Napa Valley wines.  For the first time, they are expanding their expertise to San Luis Obispo Coast and Paso Robles to produce a new wine called Bezel.  While the popularity and iconic brand of Cakebread Cellars will attract new buyers and consumers, the wine's high quality will have them coming back to buy again.  Bezel is focusing on the four most popular varietals in the US, and maintaining their very high standards for quality, green farming and great marketing. Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!

    6 min

  6. 10/26/2023

    Argentina | Alta Vista - #020

    Alta Vista is a small, craft winery that is producing high quality wines that are also affordable. The Malbec varietal has become so popular in the US that it is found in every off-premise account and most on-premise accounts. Additionally, Argentina is not just about Malbec anymore, they are making great Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay as well. Be sure to mention all of these great options when selling! Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!

    6 min

  7. 10/26/2023

    Chile | Montes - #019

    The Montes family and winery are one of the most iconic producers of Chile.  They were pioneers in fine wine and produce high quality wine from their basic tier to their top Icon line.  This is a brand that your buyers and customers know and respect.  Chile produces wines in a style very similar to California, at a fraction of the price!  Open up a few bottles and taste your buyers.  We have the scores and more importantly the taste to back it up! Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!

    6 min

  8. 10/26/2023

    Barbera d'Asti | Michele Chiarlo - #018

    Barbera d'Asti is one of the most popular red wines of Italy.  You can find it on every Italian family's dinner table.  One of the reasons it is so popular, is because of its compatibility with food.  High acid, red berry fruit, perfect for meats or pastas.  Michele Chiarlo is one of the most iconic producers of Barbera in all of Piedmont and produces one of the best wines for your money: Barbera d'Asti Nick Poletto is the Vice President of Education at Kobrand Corporation. Kobrand has been importing fine wine into the US since 1944. Kobrand is a family owned importer with quality wine as its main focus. Nick Poletto travels around the US teaching sales teams about wine and the many different producing regions. Nick has visited all of these properties around the globe and brings you the most complete information with the most important sales tips. For more information, visit our website at https://www.kobrandwineandspirits.com  Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kobrandwines  For more wine education visit https://wine365.com  or view Nick's Wine Journal https://www.youtube.com/@nickyvino1  Good selling!

    7 min
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Kobrand Corp's Vice-President, Director of Education Nick Poletto, DipWSET,CSS,CSW gives you wine knowledge to help you sell. Ideally suited for wine distributor sales reps, Nick's short yet dense episodes are easily digested while you're traveling in between sales calls.

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