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E. & J. Gallo Winery is the largest family-owned winery in the world today and is the second largest winery in terms of volume. Fifteen family members spanning three generations of the Gallo family actively work at the Winery.
Headquartered in Modesto, California, E. & J. Gallo Winery remains a privately-held and ever-growing company that employs approximately 5,000 people worldwide.
E. & J. Gallo Winery actively markets over 60 brands including table and sparkling wines, malt beverage products, dessert wines and distilled spirits. Fourteen of our brands are imported from countries including: Argentina, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, and South Africa.
With products available in more than 90 countries, E. & J. Gallo Winery is the largest exporter of California wine.
E. & J. Gallo Winery is one of the most highly-acclaimed wineries in the world, having earned major awards from prestigious wine competitions in the U.S. and internationally.
E. & J. Gallo owns seven wineries and nearly 20,000 acres of vineyards across the state of California. In addition, the company maintains contracts with growers around the state that assist with yearly supply.
E. & J. Gallo Winery’s commitment to protecting the land and enhancing wildlife habitat through sustainable agricultural practices originated with the Winery’s co-founders, Ernest and Julio, in the late 1930s. All of the Winery’s coastal vineyards are part of the “50/50 Give Back” plan where for every acre of land planted in vineyard, one acre of property is set aside to help protect and enhance wildlife habitat.
E. & J. Gallo Winery was recognized as the first winery in the U.S. to receive the International Standards Organization’s ISO 14001 certification, created to assist companies reduce impacts on the environment.
E. & J. Gallo Winery has led the way in developing and refining new environmentally friendly practices such as minimizing the use of synthetic chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides, recycling and reusing processed water, creating new wetlands and protecting existing riparian habitats.
In 2008, E. & J. Gallo Winery will celebrate 75 years as a family-owned company committed to making quality wine for the world to enjoy.