Mark Castaldi named COO for BNA Wine Group

BNA Wine Group in Nashville, Tennessee, has hired wine industry veteran Mark A. Castaldi as the company’s chief operating officer, with responsibility for full oversight of company operations, fiscal efficiencies, supply chain management, grower relations, grape procurement and other outside vendor contracts.

Mr Castaldi has more than 20 years of experience working and consulting in the wine, beverage and food industries. His extensive experience includes serving as COO or general manager for California wine companies, including Sonoma Wine Company, Schug Winery, Constellation Wine Company, Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates and Beringer Wine Estates.

“Mark is extremely well-connected in the wine industry and his operations experience will be invaluable as we take our young company to the next level,” said John Hooper, owner and president of BNA Wine Group LLC. “With Mark onboard we’ll have the solid operational foundation from which to expand our wine portfolio and distribution network.”

Currently, BNA Wine Group five wines in its portfolio: Butternut Chardonnay, Bandwagon Pinot Noir, Bandwagon Chardonnay, The Rule Cabernet Sauvignon and Volunteer Cabernet Sauvignon.Chardonnay, Bandwagon Pinot Noir, Bandwagon Chardonnay, The Rule Cabernet Sauvignon and Volunteer Cabernet Sauvignon.