E. & J. Gallo Winery was named the 2018 recipient of the Vinitaly International Award. Since its inception in 1996 by Veronafiere, the international award has been presented to companies and outstanding personalities who are distinguished for their work in the international wine world. While Gallo of Sonoma has received the Premio Gran Vinitaly Award three times (1998, 2001 and 2002), this is the first time E. & J. Gallo Winery has received the International Award. Third-generation family winemaker Gina Gallo accepted the award on behalf of her family at the Vinitaly gala dinner on April 14 at the Galerie Mercatali in Verona.