Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greek winery investment gets special launch with wife's name Mariah during wedding celebration
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers, Thanasis, Alex and Kostas, have all joined forces to invest in Hellenic Wineries. The company, which owns Greek winery Boutari, among other companies, is now owned in part by Ante, the investment group founded by the four Antetokounmpos.
With the Bucks forward recently getting married to his longtime girlfriend Mariah, the Antetokounmpo's investment in Hellenic Wineries started with a bang. On Tuesday, photos emerged from Giannis' wedding, showing an all-new specially branded bottle of rosé wine dubbed "Mariah."
According to AthensVoice, the new rosé is the first of the "Boutari Selections Series" and was made available to guests at Giannis Antetokounmpo's wedding. In addition, the wine will have a limited release for fans to purchase, although it's unclear whether it will be released in the U.S. or be exclusive to Greece.
In a post on Instagram, Boutari Wines broke the news of the new rosé from the renowned Greek winery, revealing that it pays tribute to Mariah Antetokounmpo.
Check out the post below:
"Dare to pink with the ultimate rosé wine of this season. Inspired by Mariah Antetokounmpo, dedicated to all those seeking the “rosé” essence of life!" the post's caption read.
Looking further at Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers' latest investment into the wine industry
According to JustDrinks, Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers launched an investment group called Ante in June. The group, which is named after the Antetokounmpo brothers, is starting its ventures with food and wine.
With that in mind, the brothers want the company to expand beyond wine, with the goal of helping export Greek products internationally. As part of the investment into Hellenic Wineries, Ante CFO Kostas Tsigkourakos has been named to the Hellenic Wineries board of directors.
Given that Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers have a passion for Greek products being exported, the hope seems to be that their new Mariah rosé will be exported around the world.
Boutari describes the wine as:
"A rosé wine that came to celebrate with us the true beauty of life, that urges us to share the beautiful moments and celebrate life every moment, every day. It urges us even through its label, to move forward in life with those we truly love."
Before their investment in Hellenic Wineries, Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers invested in Candy Funhouse, a Canadian brand that bulk ships candy. From U.S. classics such as Sour Patch and Twizzlers, for example, to more unique candies from around the world, the company does it all.
Given that, it's clear that the Antetokounmpos will be focusing on more than just Greek products. The big question, of course, is what Ante has its sights set on next after diving head-first into the world of wine.