Is GALLO a good company to work for?

GALLO has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 2,236 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 75% of employees would recommend working at GALLO to a friend and 62% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about GALLO have been left by employees working as Director , Intern - Hourly and Intern .

Does GALLO pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GALLO employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GALLO. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GALLO?

75% of GALLO employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GALLO 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GALLO?

Sales Representative (117) , Director (40) , Intern (39) , Manager (31) , Business Development Manager (25) , Senior Manager (22) , Machine Operator (18) , Account Manager (17) , Analyst (17) , Intern - Hourly (17) , Lab Technician (17) , Sales (17) , Chain Sales Representative (16) , Finance (16) , District Manager (15)

What are the pros of working at GALLO according to real employee reviews?

"The people at Gallo are great to work with and support each other in all circumstances." ((in 224 reviews)); "Great Culture and Values" ((in 160 reviews)); "They provide great benefits and do a very good job of work" ((in 127 reviews)); "Great work/life balance even through harvest is a pull on families the off" ((in 108 reviews)); "The pay is good" ((in 86 reviews))

What are the cons of working at GALLO according to real employee reviews?

"Central Valley Living....Long hours and above average efforts are not exceptional but expected" ((in 46 reviews)); "I think not, and when morale is addressed with upper management the answer is it's up to you at your site to keep people happy around you." ((in 28 reviews)); "Managers need more people skill training." ((in 25 reviews)); "Salary and pay is low" ((in 22 reviews)); "Favoritism is a big problem in the company, and my manager treated her favorite of the team much differently than the rest of us." ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about GALLO layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about GALLO layoffs and their outlook for job security at GALLO in 2026.

What are the top reviewed GALLO locations?

Modesto , Los Angeles , Livingston , Fresno , Napa , Healdsburg , Chicago , San Francisco , Dallas , Hayward , Elizabeth , San Diego , Charlotte , Lodi , Seattle , Fort Lawn , Atlanta , New York , Tampa , Boston , Irvine , Sacramento , San Miguel , Miami , Commerce , Phoenix , Minneapolis , Orange , Paso Robles , Manchester

GALLO reviews

4.1

75% would recommend to a friend

(1,231 total reviews)

Ernest Gallo

89% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.9

Senior management

3.8

Compensation and benefits

GALLO has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,231 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The GALLO employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews

3.0

May 8, 2026

Great people and foundation, but recent shifts are impacting morale

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High-Caliber Talent: The workforce is comprised of highly motivated, capable, and efficient professionals. It is a privilege to work alongside people who are so driven and skilled. Historical Support: Traditionally, this has been an environment where employees felt championed and trusted to own their results. Sales Autonomy (Historically): The roles were designed with the flexibility needed to succeed in a field-based sales environment.

Cons

Cultural Shift: Over the past year, there has been a noticeable decline in the sense of trust between leadership and staff. The environment has moved from one of empowerment to one that feels more restrictive and scrutinized. Return-to-Office Policy: The recent strict RTO mandate feels counter-intuitive for a sales-heavy region. For local teams who spend significant time in the field, this policy adds unnecessary friction and reduces the very flexibility that once made us successful. Declining Benefits: Recent reductions in maternity and fertility benefits are disappointing. These changes make it harder for the company to remain competitive in attracting and retaining diverse, long-term talent. Gallo is not competitive against the competition for parental leave in the CPG industry, specifically Adult Bev (such as Suntory, Diageo, Anheuser Busch, Pernod, Miller, Constellation, Deutsch, and SGWS to name a few).

GALLO Response

1mo

We value your honest feedback and will share it with the leadership team. We also encourage you to reach out to your Human Resources Business Partner to continue the discussion. Thanks for all you do.

2.0

Mar 3, 2026

Poor management, lack of growth opportunities, and lack of respect within research department without a PhD

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Interesting research - Nice community of research associates

Cons

- Very poor management. Unwilling to accept any feedback regarding management styles. Most directors within the group are scientists that focus more on their individual research rather than leading a team. Scientists also struggle to give research associates any credit for their work, and oftentimes take the credit themselves. - Employees are discouraged from going to HR regarding concerns about management, told that they are required to tell their manager if they go to HR, and retaliated against when they do so. - Research disregards hiring a good cultural fits for groups and has minimal interest in creating a strong team dynamic amongst the group.

GALLO Response

4mo

The actions you described are not aligned with our values, and I would like to learn more about your experience if you are open to it. If so, please reach out to me at Matthew.Graham@ejgallo.com to continue the conversation. I hope to hear from you soon. Matthew Graham Vice President, Human Resources

1.0

Mar 3, 2026

Toxic R&D Culture

Research associate ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Exposure to interesting research opportunities -Ability to taste wine on a daily basis

Cons

-Incompetent management who minimize and avoid challenging topics/conversations -Lack of interest in developing people in their careers -R&D is full of managers who hire without considering cultural fits, thus creating extremely tense work environments -Extreme gatekeeping of information (info stays at the top) -Gatekeeping of opportunities, without a PhD, you will not be taken seriously

GALLO Response

4mo

The actions you described are not aligned with our values, and I would like to learn more about your experience if you are open to it. If so, please reach out to me at Matthew.Graham@ejgallo.com to continue the conversation. I hope to hear from you soon. Matthew Graham Vice President, Human Resources

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