Ernest & Julio Gallo California Rosé 1.5L glass wine bottle
Estimated Value
$5-$20 as a collectible bottle; potentially less if empty and common, slightly more if sought by vintage wine memorabilia collectors
A large 1.5 liter green glass wine bottle labeled 'California Rosé' from The Wine Cellars of Ernest & Julio Gallo. The bottle has a broad, rounded base and a long narrow neck with a purple-tinted closure area. The paper label is oval and printed in a simple serif style, indicating bottling in Modesto, California. This appears to be a mass-produced commercial wine bottle rather than a high-end or hand-blown antique vessel. The bottle’s form and labeling suggest a vintage grocery-store or table-wine product from the late 20th century.
Era
Late 20th century, likely 1970s-1980s
Origin
California, United States
Material
Green glass with paper label and cork closure
Condition
Fair. Bottle shows heavy surface dust, grime, and age-related wear to the label. The cork/top appears degraded or possibly sealed with residue. No obvious cracks visible from the image, but the closure area looks compromised and the label is heavily stained and faded.
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 14-16 inches tall and 6-8 inches at the widest point
Weight
Medium
Authentication
Authenticity Score
High for identification as a genuine vintage Gallo wine bottle; low as an antique of significant age. The label, bottle form, and bottling information are consistent with authentic commercial production.
Provenance
Likely produced by Ernest & Julio Gallo in Modesto, California for the U.S. market. The label indicates bottling in Modesto, CA. Exact vintage is unknown, but the packaging style suggests a mid-to-late 20th century commercial release.
Historical Significance
Ernest & Julio Gallo is one of the most important names in American wine history, representing the growth of large-scale California wine production and mass-market wine distribution in the 20th century. While this specific bottle is not rare, it reflects an important era in U.S. consumer wine culture.
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