THE BUSINESS

For more than 60 years the E. & J. Gallo Winery has been a leader in the California wine industry, paving the way in innovation, marketing, introduction of new brands, and advertising. The worlds’ largest wine maker has approximately 25 percent of the U.S. table wine market. With four wineries strategically located in various parts of California and sourcing of grapes from vineyards in all the premier grape-growing areas of California, Gallo produces wines in every category, to suit every taste. The company cultivates approximately 3,000 acres of vineyards in Sonoma County, California; makes its own labels and bottles; and is the leading U.S. wine exporter. It imports and sells Italian wine under the Ecco Domani and Maso Canali labels, Australian wine under the Walkabout label, and is a leading brandy producer.

Appellation:

California

Brands:

Gallo of Sonoma, Rancho Zabaco, Indigo Hills, Anapamu, Turning Leaf, Gossamer Bay, Ernest & Julio Gallo, Livingston Cellars, Peter Vella, William Wycliff, Bartles & Jaymes, E & J, Ecco Domani, Walkabout, Rivercrest, Copperidge, Burlwood, Boones, Wild Vines, Ballatore, Tott’s, Andre, Hornsby’s, Marcelina, Maso Canali, Carol Rossi

Main Varietals:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Barbera, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah

Recent Awards:

Winery of the Century, 1999 Best Chardonnay Worldwide, 1999 Best U.S. White Wine, 1999 Best White Wine Worldwide, 1999 Winery of the Year, 1996 & 1998 For more, please visit our Awards & Accolades section on our website at: http://www.gallo.com/USA/w_awards.htm

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Distribution:

International – 85 countries

GENERAL

Corporate Structure:

Ownership:

Ernest Gallo and Family

President/General Manager:

Chairman: Ernest Gallo

Officers:

Co-Presidents: Robert Gallo Joseph Gallo James Coleman

Number of Employees:

3,500

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