Teresa Franzia

Teresa Franzia (May 30 1879 – April 8 1949) Founder of the Franzia Wine Company. Franzia is known as the "wine in a box". It is one of the most popular wine in the United States. Teresa started the company in 1906.

Teresa's daughter Amelia Franzia Gallo was the wife of Wine Maker Ernest Gallo. Teresa loaned Ernest the money to start his company.