MODESTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The E. & J. Gallo Winery announced today that it has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to assist those communities impacted by the Northern California wildfires.
“On behalf of our employees and their families, we are making this donation to help the ongoing recovery efforts and to provide aid and comfort to those impacted by these devastating wildfires,” said Joseph Gallo, Chief Executive Officer and President of the E. & J. Gallo Winery. “This disaster strikes close to home as we have employees who have been personally affected by the recent California wildfires and our thoughts go out to everyone impacted.”
The donation will assist the American Red Cross with providing shelter, food and recovery support to those in need.
About E. & J. Gallo Winery
Founded by brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo in 1933 in Modesto, California, E. & J. Gallo Winery is the world’s largest family-owned winery and the acclaimed producer of award-winning wines and spirits featured in more than 90 countries around the globe. A pioneer in the art of grape growing, winemaking, sustainable practices, marketing and worldwide distribution, Gallo crafts and imports wines and spirits to suit a diverse range of tastes and occasions, from everyday offerings to boutique, luxury bottlings.
The Gallo portfolio is comprised of more than 80 unique brands, including Barefoot Cellars, Gallo Family Vineyards and The Naked Grape. Premium offerings include Apothic, Carnivor, Columbia Winery, Edna Valley Vineyard, Gallo Signature Series, J Vineyards & Winery, Louis M. Martini, MacMurray Estate Vineyards and William Hill Estate, along with highly regarded imports, such as Alamos, Allegrini, Brancaia, La Marca, Martín Códax, Pieropan and Whitehaven. Award-winning spirits include New Amsterdam Vodka and Gin, as well as Shellback Rum.
