E. & J. Gallo Winery is a family-owned company founded in 1933 by brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo in Modesto, California, and has grown to become the leader in the U.S. wine industry and a major global provider of California wines, spirits, and other beverages. They emphasize sustainable growth, innovation, and quality across more than 90 wine brands and an expanding spirits portfolio including brandy, tequila, gin, rum, and whiskey. Renowned for their history of acquisitions of premium brands and wineries throughout California and beyond.

Family-owned since 1933 Largest U.S. winery by volume Premium wine and spirits portfolio Innovation and acquisitions
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Spirit Brand of the Year 2015
Importer of the Year 2007
Best American Wine Producer 2000
Winery of the Century 1999

2024: Entered beer category with investment in Montucky Cold Snacks; launched Condesa Gin and Ron del Barrilito rum. 2023: Acquired Rombauer Vineyards, Hahn Family Wines, Denner Vineyards, Bev, Fishers Island Lemonade, Wirra Wirra import rights; partnerships with Massican, Issa Rae for Viarae Prosecco, VMC canned cocktails, Lotte Chilsung for Soju.