NEW OWNERS FOR WINEBOW

  New Jersey-based Winebow has a new majority owner, Brazos Private Equity of Dallas. The deal involved the transfer of ownership from private equity firm, Freeman Spogli & Co., Winebow’s majority shareholder since 2OO4, to Brazos. Winebow has assured its customers that they will continue with the same focus and management team. The company specializes in Italian wines through Chairman Leonardo LoCascio’s Selections (representing 75 Italian producers). The portfolio also includes wines from Spain, Chile, Argentina, and Portugal, as well as spirits. The group also has wholesaler operations in many states, including Massachusetts.