E. & J. Gallo Winery is a private company headquartered in Modesto, CA, with domestic subsidiaries. The firm manufactures wine and spirits. It was founded in 1933 by Ernest J. Gallo and Julio Gallo. Ernest J. Gallo has been the CEO since that date.\nThe company says this about itself: Founded in 1933 by brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo, E. & J. Gallo Winery is a family-owned company and global wine and spirits industry leader. The hallmark of E. & J. Gallo Winery is their lasting commitment to sustainability and quality, and consistently providing wine and spirits for every occasion. Gallo's range of offerings includes Apothic, Barefoot Wine, Black Box, J Vineyards and Winery, La Marca Prosecco, Orin Swift, New Amsterdam Vodka, RumChata, High Noon, along with partnerships with esteemed family-owned brands such as Allegrini, Argiano, The Dalmore, Diplomatico, Don Fulano, and Grupo Montenegro.