Producer
Fundador
Fundador is a historic Brandy de Jerez brand, recognized as the first brandy marketed in Spain. It produces a range based on the criaderas y soleras aging system and Jerez barrels (sherry casks), with standard and premium lines (Sherry Cask Collection).
- Jerez de la Frontera · Andalusia · Spain
- Since 1730
- 5 products
The story
The house's origins trace back to Bodegas Fundador, documented as early as 1730 in the Marco de Jerez. The first brandy marketed under the name Fundador is attributed to Pedro Domecq Loustau in 1874. Throughout its history the brand was linked to the Domecq family; in 2016 the activities were acquired by Grupo Emperador Spain S.A. (Emperador Group).
Production philosophy
Valuing the tradition of Brandy de Jerez through control of the entire production process, from the use of selected wines to controlled distillation, and aging in the criaderas y soleras system and Jerez casks; focus on quality and on premium projects such as the Sherry Cask Collection.
Territory
Marco de Jerez (Andalusia, Spain) with production facilities and aging warehouses in Jerez; the company also has production plants/barrels and a distillation facility connected to sites on mainland Spain (for example, facilities in Tomelloso are reported in company sources).
Awards and recognition
Example: Fundador Supremo 18 - Best Brandy in the World (IWSC 2019) and Platinum medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (indications taken from official product sheets).
Production method
Fundador declares direct control of the distillation of holandas and aguardientes at its own facilities; the distillates are then aged using the traditional Criaderas y Soleras system typical of the Marco de Jerez and in a selection of sherry casks.
Distillation
Controlled distillation of holandas and aguardientes at its own facilities; the distillates are obtained from selected wines and subsequently aged according to the criaderas y soleras system.
Ageing
Traditional Criaderas y Soleras system of the Marco de Jerez; aging in barrels (sherry casks) previously used for Jerez wines.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Jerez de la Frontera
- Categories
- Brandy de Jerez
- Solera Gran Reserva
- Brandy producer
- Sherry Cask Collection
- Raw materials
- Palomino grapes
- Pedro Ximénez grapes
- Wines from Jerez (for distillation)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- Sherry casks that formerly held Pedro Ximénez
- Sherry casks that formerly held Amontillado
- Sherry casks that formerly held Oloroso
- Representative products
- Brandy Doble Madera 70cl - Fundador
- Brandy Supremo 12 70cl - Fundador
- Brandy Supremo 15 70cl - Fundador
- Brandy Supremo 18 70cl - Fundador
- Brandy Triple Madera 70cl - Fundador
What makes it distinctive
- Historic brand that declares documented origins from 1730 and the first commercially marketed brandy in Spain (1874).
- Production and aging according to the criaderas y soleras system typical of the Marco de Jerez.
- Sherry Cask Collection: premium series in barrels that previously held Jerez wines (PX, Amontillado, Oloroso).
- Acquired by Grupo Emperador Spain (Emperador Group) in 2016.