The oldest
Bodega
in Jerez
where it all begins

1730

The origin of our brand dates back to 1730 with the founding of Bodegas Fundador, the oldest winery in the Marco de Jerez.

Domecq

Its origins are closely linked to the Domecq surname, a French family that pioneered the winemaking industry. The most significant figure, Pedro Domecq Loustau, was the creator of Fundador, the first Spanish brandy, in 1874.

Alfonso XIII

The family’s relationship with the Spanish Royalty has left its mark on the winery through the signatures of H.M. King Ferdinand VII, H.M. King Alfonso XIII, H.M. Queen Victoria Eugenia, and Don Juan de Borbón.

1874

PRESENT

The first one

The history of brandy worldwide cannot be understood without the story of Fundador.

It was in the Bodega de la Luz where the first brandy produced in Spain was born, giving rise to its name: Fundador

An icon

Since its inception, Fundador is a benchmark brand of Brandy de Jerez in Spain. Its quality has always made it stand out among other drinks in the heyday of Brandy.

Production

We take care of our production process from start to finish: from selecting the land and sowing to bottling. Only in this way do we achieve products of the highest quality.

The Sherry
Wines

The best conditions result in Palomino and Pedro Ximénez grapes, perfect for producing the four types of Sherry wine: Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, and Pedro Ximénez.

The perfect triangle

The Jerez region offers the ideal combination of sun, wind, and soil to produce the finest Sherry wines and brandies.

The Fundador brandy collection has expanded over the years with new products, further strengthening our leadership as a benchmark company in Brandy de Jerez and positioning us as the world’s leading brandy producer.

Traditional
system

In our own distillery, we maintain full control over the distillation process of holandas and spirits, which will later be aged using the traditional Criaderas and Soleras system of the Jerez region. A true art perfected throughout our history.

Go beyond

Guided by our Master Blender, we have restored the category to its rightful prominence, creating a new collection that elevates brandy to its highest expression through ageing: the Sherry Cask collection.

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The oldest Bodega in Jerez where it all begins