Led by third-generation winemaker and renowned viticulturist Gina Gallo, the Gallo Signature Series features an exquisite flavour unique to the Gallo family estate’s collection of some of the best vineyards in Sonoma, Napa, and Monterey Counties.
Led by third-generation winemaker and renowned viticulturist Gina Gallo, the history of the Gallo family is synonymous with the history of winemaking in California. What began as a simple idea in 1993 - to make quality wine accessible to American households - has evolved over decades to comprise premier vineyards and wineries in some of California’s most renowned wine regions. Today, the Gallo family is considered one of the most powerful wine families in the world with more than four generations part of this endeavour to date.
With humble beginnings in Sonoma, Napa, and Monterey Counties, over time, the Gallo family estate vineyards grew deep roots in Sonoma County and later expanded its presence into Napa Valley and the Central Coast.
Boasting a truly unique collection of vineyards, Gallo is one of the only wine producers that can tap into a diverse range of growing regions and handpick specific blocks within that wide array of properties. Thus, the Gallo Signature series was born to celebrate the distinctive make-up of the Gallo family estate vineyards and this unique access.
It’s not secret that great wine begins in the vineyard. The Gallo estate wines come from extraordinary vineyards in some of California’s most renowned regions including Napa Valley, Sonma and Monterey counties. Made by hand, Gallo’s wines reflect the terroir of these ideal climatic vineyards as well as generations of winemaking philosophy.
Situated along the Central Coast in Monterey County, the Gallo Olson Ranch Vineyard is amongst the amongst south-after coolclimate vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands. The cool breezes from Monterey Bay create a perfect lengthy growing season that allows grapes here to develop rich flavours and depth.
Flanked by soaring mountains on all sides, Napa Valley is a world-renowned wine region boasting perfect climate conditions for growing high quality grapes. From its deep nutrient-rich soils and windswept estuarine flats to the terraced vineyards of the rocky hillsides and the mountaintop vineyards, Napa Valley is home to dozens of major grape varieties and is renowned for Cabarnet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
The grapes for Gallo Signature Series wines are hand-picked from the Gallo family’s vineyards located in some of California’s best sites, including Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands and Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley.
With some of California’s best grapes at her fingertips, Gina Gallo crafts artisanal wines from the Gallo family’s unique combination of vineyards. Created in small batches with limited production, every process and detail is given utmost attention. From hand-harvesting grapes selected by Gina to keeping lots separate through fermentation, the result is an exceptional and exquisite blend that reflects the distinct terroir of the Gallo estate vineyards but also Gina’s lifelong passion for the art of winemaking.
For Gina, the Gallo Signature Series is a reflection of generations of family wine legacy married with an uncompromised commitment towards great quality wine and vineyards. As a symbol of bespoke craftsmanship, each bottle is sealed with Gina’s signature.
The Gallo Signature Series tells the story of Gina’s younger days walking in the vineyards with her grandfather, Julio. In her words, “They tell the story of California’s most revered appellations. They represent the pinnacle of varietal expression from the finest blocks in our family’s most sought-after vineyards.”
Gallo was the first winery in the U.S. to receive the ISO 14001 certification that was created to assist companies globally to reduce their impacts on the environment. The Gallo family also adopts a future-forward approach to winemaking and makes decisions with the next generation in mind, like the 50/50 Give Back program. This initiative was created by founders Ernest & Julio and sets aside one acre of natural land for every acre of land planted to vines.
