E & J Gallo Winery is a family-owned wine maker, the leader in the US wine industry and the leading provider of California wines in select markets around the world. Founded in September 1933 when brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo established a winery at Modesto, California. The company today offers a broad array of products that total more than 100 brands and include table, sparkling and luxury wines, beverage products, dessert wines and distilled spirits. With products available in more than 110 countries, it is the largest exporter of California wine and also imports wines from Argentina, France, Italy, New Zealand and Spain.

Gallo owns fifteen wineries strategically located in wine regions throughout California and Washington and over 23,000 acres of vineyards across the state of California. In addition, the company maintains contracts with growers around the state that assist with yearly supply.