Antonio's latest passion

Antonio Banderas' latest passion is wine. Yes! The actor has recently forayed into wine business by acquiring half the shares of�a wine company (Anta Bodegas), which produces wines under the�'Ribera del Duero' label. Banderas will now be the co-owner along with Ortega family; the company will now be called 'Anta Banderas Bodegas', according to official company reports.

The company, run by the Ortega family for the past 10 years, is based in the Spanish town of Villalba de Duero with a production capacity of 1.5 million bottles of wines per year. After the acquisition of half the shares by Antonio Banderas, the company's produce will carry the same brand name, but bear the firm's new name on the design label.

Commenting on Antonio Banderas' interest in wine business Mr. Federico Ortega said, “Antonio Banderas is someone who is passionate about the world of wine and it makes us proud that he selected us as partners. Together, we'll continue standing for quality and we will provide the operation with a bigger international dimension.” The Spanish actor is reported to be interested in personally involving himself� in the wine production processes. All the best, Antonio!