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How the Gallo Family Built a Wine Empire on Two Brothers
In 1933, two brothers borrowed $5,000 to start a small winery in Modesto, California. That winery grew into the largest wine company in the world by volume, but the Gallo family's journey was anything but smooth. This episode explores how Ernest and Julio Gallo built an empire, the bitter feud that split the family, and how the third generation managed to keep it all together. From bootlegging roots to a $5 billion private enterprise, the Gallo story is a masterclass in vertical integration, distribution dominance, and the challenges of multi-generational ownership. A must-listen for…
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