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Peter and Robert Troilo Join Turning Wine into Water Board of Directors

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Darien, CT – Peter Troilo and Robert Troilo recently joined the Board of Directors for Turning Wine into Water, a 501 (c) (3) public charity based out of Darien, Connecticut, whose mission is making clean water available to some of the world’s poorest populations.

“I am proud to have my sons Peter and Robert on our Board of Directors and continue to join us in our efforts to alter some of the horrible statistics on the availability of clean water in Africa,” said Nicholas Troilo, Founder and President of Turning Wine into Water. “As many as 26,000 children under the age of 5 die every day because they lack access to clean water. While this is unacceptable what is even worse is that every single one of these deaths is preventable. Turning Wine into Water will continue to work to improve lives by providing resources to dig wells and present access to clean water.”

Turning Wine into Water was founded in 2005 by Nicholas Troilo, whose alarm at the harsh realities faced by families in Africa who lacked access to clean water compelled him and his two sons/business partners, Robert and Peter, to begin contributing a portion of wine sales from special events and Wine of the Month memberships to the construction of a clean water well in Zambia. With that act, Turning Wine into Water was born. Since its inception, the organization has helped over 5,500 people gain access to clean water.

“I am pleased to have the opportunity to put my knowledge of wine and culinary experience to use for Turning Wine Into Water,” Robert Troilo said. “Additionally, it is nice to continue to work with my father and brother in fulfilling our company’s mission statement ‘enriching other lives through food and wine.’”

Robert Troilo began his career in 1990 helping his father, Nicholas, operate the family’s wine shop in Darien. He attended the French Culinary Institute from which he received a certificate in Culinary Arts in April of 1999. Robert launched the catering division of his family’s company in 2001 which today encompass a Gourmet Bistro as well. Robert, who holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Providence College, serves as the Executive Chef of both divisions.

Peter Troilo is the Managing Director of Nicholas Roberts Fine Wines in Darien, Connecticut. He attended the University of Vermont and graduated from Fairfield University where he majored in business and finance. Peter has a wide following on Twitter where he shares his notes from tasting more than 40 wines each week.

Peter and Robert are both graduates of The Fairfield College Preparatory School.

Barber and Lutes Join Turning Wine into Water Board of Directors

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Darien, CT - Lorie Barber and Joy King Lutes recently joined the Board of Directors for Turning Wine into Water, a 501 (c) (3) public charity based out of Darien, Connecticut, whose mission is making clean water available to some of the world’s poorest populations.

“We are pleased to welcome Lorie and Joy as the newest additions to our Board of Directors. Their experience and expertise will no doubt be of value in our efforts to alter some of the horrible statistics on the availability of clean water in Africa,” said Nicholas Troilo, President of Turning Wine into Water. “The fact that as many as 26,000 children under the age of 5 die every day because they lack access to clean water is deplorable. But what is even worse is that every single one of these deaths is preventable. Turning Wine into Water will continue its efforts in 2011 and beyond to improve the lives of these people by providing resources to dig wells and present them with access to clean water.”

Turning Wine into Water was founded in 2005 by Nicholas Troilo, who also founded and continues as a consultant to Nicholas Roberts Fine Wine Merchants in Darien. Troilo was alarmed by the harsh realities faced by families in Africa who lacked access to clean water. He and his two sons/business partners, Robert and Peter, began contributing a portion of wine sales from special events and Wine of the Month memberships to the construction of a clean water well in Zambia. With that act, Turning Wine into Water was born. Since its inception, the organization has helped over 5,500 people gain access to clean water.

“I am honored to join the Board of Directors for Turning Wine into Water,” Lutes said. “I look forward to having the opportunity to work with other Board Members in providing solutions to this completely solvable problem.”

Barber currently serves as Special Counsel to Wm. Polk Carey at W.P. Carey and Co., Inc. in New York City, New York. Originally from Sewickley, Pennsylvania, she is a graduate of Sewickley Academy, Smith College and NY Law School.

Lutes is a Public Relations Consultant in Washington, D.C. Originally from the Marietta, Ohio area, she is a graduate of Parkersburg High School and Wheeling Jesuit University in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Turning Wine Into Water Hosts 5th Annual Harvest Wine Tasting

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Darien, CT – Over 100 people attended Turning Wine Into Water’s 5th annual wine tasting event on October 9th at the Equinox Fitness Center in Darien. The event featured approximately 60 wines provided by three major importers; Wilson Daniels, Frederick Wildman and Michael Skurnik. The event was free and open to the public, though donations were requested.

“I appreciate all the people who turned out to attend our annual wine tasting and were willing to donate to our cause of developing clean water resources for some of Africa’s poorest people,” said Nick Troilo, founder of Turning Wine Into Water. “I am always grateful to find like-minded individuals who agree that making clean water available to these people can be a reality if we have the will to do so.”

Turning Wine Into Water, a 501 (c) (3) public charity, was founded in 2005 by Nicholas Troilo and his sons Robert and Peter and strives to provide access to clean, safe drinking water to some of the world’s poorest populations in Africa. More than 5,500 people have been helped by the organization’s efforts. The Troilo trio are the owners of Nicholas Roberts Fine Wine Merchants in Darien and Nicholas Roberts Gourment Bistro in Norwalk.

One hundred percent of donations made to Turning Wine Into Water go directly to aiding the poor.

For more information please visit www.NicholasRobertsLtd.com.