Gallo
1 Americannoun
combining form
Etymology
Origin of Gallo-
< Latin, equivalent to Gall ( us ) a Gaul + -o-
Example Sentences
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California wine giant Gallo is laying off more than 90 employees and closing a major Napa Valley wine-making facility.
From Los Angeles Times
Gallo plans to permanently close its Ranch Winery in St. Helena.
From Los Angeles Times
In 2025, Gallo closed its Courtside Cellars winery in San Miguel and laid off 47 workers, according to the San Luis Obispo Tribune.
From Los Angeles Times
Many of Gallo’s wines fall into the sub-$12 category, which has performed poorly for the last decade, McMillan said.
From Los Angeles Times
Founded in 1933 as E. & J. Gallo Winery, the company in 2024 renamed itself to reflect its portfolio, which by then had grown beyond wine to include distilled spirits, malt beverages and ready-to-drink cocktails.
From Los Angeles Times
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