Welcome To

Breakthru Beverage Minnesota

Operating since 1956, Breakthru Beverage Minnesota is one of the state’s oldest distributors. The company combines decades of experience, award-winning route-to-market strategy, innovative technologies and a knowledgeable salesforce to lead the marketplace in the representation of world-class brands.

Formerly known as: Wirtz Beverage Minnesota

We take pride in delivering our customers innovative solutions to help them build their businesses, and we are able to meet their unique needs because we have a best-in-class workforce of talented and nimble associates, we offer a diverse range of brands from the industry’s leading suppliers, and we consistently achieve operational excellence through strategic planning and our state-of-the-art facilities.

To meet the demands of the ever-evolving eCommerce landscape and provide our customers with a immersive and intuitive digital solution, we have launched BREAKTHRU NOW, our proprietary eCommerce platform. BREAKTHRU NOW provides customers with 24/7 access to our full product portfolio including real-time pricing and deals, detailed product information, and tools to help them manage their businesses anytime, anywhere.

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Leadership

The Breakthru MN leadership team supports the company's core operations and strategic vision.

Joseph Marotta
President, Central-West U.S. Region

Joseph Marotta

President, Central-West U.S. Region

Joseph Marotta, Central-West U.S. Region President of Breakthru Beverage Group, oversees the company’s operations in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Previously, Joe served as President and CEO of Beverage Distributors – Charmer Sunbelt Group’s Colorado operation. The Colorado business has grown and expanded it’s TBA business with an increased focus on the craft category.

Prior to Beverage Distributors, Joe spent 12 years with Charmer Sunbelt’s affiliated operation in Florida: Premier Beverage Company. There he held the positions of General Sales Manager, Managing Director and Executive Vice President.

Joe’s career in the industry spans over 29 years and he has held various positions at multiple companies, which include McKesson Wine and Spirits and E&J Gallo Winery.

Joe has served on the boards of the Las Olas Association, Riverwalk Trust and Florida’s largest annual event, the Winterfest Boat Parade.

Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business from the University of Florida, as well as an Executive Finance degree from Harvard University.

Lorne Barre
Vice President of On-Premise Sales, Wine & Spirits

Tara Marohl
Vice President of Off-Premise Sales, Wine & Spirits

Jeff Clarner
Vice President of Off-Premise Sales, Beer

Chris Morton
Vice President of Sales, Beer

Our Brands

Whether looking for wine, spirits or beer, we've got what you need. Peruse our portfolio of the most ecletic, sought-after and best-tasting beverages around

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Wine

Spirits

Beer

Craft

Japanese Beverage

Non-Alcoholic

Become a Customer

Backed with a portfolio that is unrivaled, Breakthru Beverage is proud to call the industry’s elite suppliers our partners. Investments in facilities, technologies and our people ensure best-in-class service of the brands you want, when you need them. Learn more about how we can do business together.