Est. 1994 ★ Carmel Valley, California
our team
The heart of Galante Family Winery is our incredible team—a talented, hardworking group that brings warmth, personality, and genuine hospitality to everything we do. From the vineyard and cellar to the tasting room and beyond, each member of our team shares a passion for exceptional wine, memorable experiences, and making every guest feel like part of the Galante family.
From Top left to bottom right: Chris, Buck, Patrick, Cori, Janet, Anna, Dawn & Jack
Est. 1994 ★ Carmel Valley, California
our team
The heart of Galante Family Winery is our incredible team—a talented, hardworking group that brings warmth, personality, and genuine hospitality to everything we do. From the vineyard and cellar to the tasting room and beyond, each member of our team shares a passion for exceptional wine, memorable experiences, and making every guest feel like part of the Galante family.
From Top left to bottom right: Chris, Buck, Patrick, Cori, Janet, Anna, Dawn & Jack
GREG VITA - WINEMAKER
A fifth generation Californian and early morning long-distance runner, Greg has been a vineyard and winemaking consultant to wineries in the Napa Valley, Santa Cruz Mountains, and Monterey County for the last seventeen years. Prior to opening his consulting business, he was with Spring Mountain Vineyards in St. Helena for twelve years serving as Wine Maker and General Manager. A UC Davis graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Botany and Plant Science, Greg has made wine for Frogs Leap, Dunn, Philip Tongi, Spottswood, and Chimney Rock. Since the start of Galante Vineyards in 1994, Greg has shown his dedication to excellence in the rich, robust wines that he produces.
Chris VITA - WINEMAKER
Chris has been working throughout the Monterey County Wine Appellation since a very early age. The son of winemakers Greg and Diana Vita, Chris got his start working in various cellars with his parents. Chris chose to make this passion his career after graduating from the esteemed winemaking program at UC Davis with a degree in Viticulture and Enology. Chris has been working side by side his dad, Greg, at Galante Family Winery for many years, constantly working to perfect his craft and broaden his knowledge. An avid rock climber, when not making wine you can find Chris and his wife Val summiting a new peak somewhere in the world.
GREG VITA - WINEMAKER
A fifth generation Californian and early morning long-distance runner, Greg has been a vineyard and winemaking consultant to wineries in the Napa Valley, Santa Cruz Mountains, and Monterey County for the last seventeen years. Prior to opening his consulting business, he was with Spring Mountain Vineyards in St. Helena for twelve years serving as Wine Maker and General Manager. A UC Davis graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Botany and Plant Science, Greg has made wine for Frogs Leap, Dunn, Philip Tongi, Spottswood, and Chimney Rock. Since the start of Galante Vineyards in 1994, Greg has shown his dedication to excellence in the rich, robust wines that he produces.
CHRIS VITA - WINEMAKER
Chris has been working throughout the Monterey County Wine Appellation since a very early age. The son of winemakers Greg and Diana Vita, Chris got his start working in various cellars with his parents. Chris chose to make this passion his career after graduating from the esteemed winemaking program at UC Davis with a degree in Viticulture and Enology. Chris has been working side by side his dad, Greg, at Galante Family Winery for many years, constantly working to perfect his craft and broaden his knowledge. An avid rock climber, when not making wine you can find Chris and his wife Val summiting a new peak somewhere in the world.