Kobe Bryant's Widow Expands Family Business Empire, Ready To Launch 'Mamba Vino' Wine Brand

JAKARTA - Vanessa Bryant is expanding her family's assets with a new business. The widow of NBA basketball legend Kobe Bryant created his own wine brand.

TMZ reports that Vanessa has started procedures to register the "Mamba Vino" brand.

Through her 'Kobe Bryant, LLC (SL)' leadership, Vanessa will launch a new venture in the wine industry of various types in memory of Kobe: 'Mamba Vino,' 'Mamba Vino 2024', 'Mamba Vino 8' and 'Mamba Vino 24'. '.

The numbers represent Kobe's numbers with the Lakers and reflect his best known nickname, 'Mamba,' and his lesser known nickname, 'Vino'.

Kobe's wife will join former athletes such as Drew Bledsoe, Yao Ming, Jeff Gordon, Wayne Gretzky and Terrell Owens who have previously been in the wine business.

Previously, in March, Vanessa made the names 'Mamba' and 'Mambacita' (her daughter Gigi's nickname) trademarks. He also released a line of shoes and clothing in their honor.

Last October, Vanessa also started the process of launching a sports and entertainment empire in honor of her husband, 'KB24'.