History
All great stories begin with a dream. Didier Belondrade’s dream was none other than to craft a White Wine, in capital letters, in the land of Don Quixote.
1994
Moved to Nava Del Rey
The cornerstone of the project, a firm commitment to the Castilian Meseta and its terroir.
1996
Release of the first vintage of BELONDRADE Y LURTON
A dream come true. The first vintage of BELONDRADE Y LURTON is finally released and finds a place on some of the greatest Spanish tables.
Thanks to the great reception from both critics and customers, the echo of BELONDRADE resonates on the other side of the globe. First contact with the Japanese and American markets.
1999
Planting the plots of Tomillar Grande, Tomillar Pequeño, Camino Ventosa and La Bodega
You could call BELONDRADE "a Bordeaux chateau in Spain". To make this possible, it was essential to lay the foundations for the project by having its own vineyards.
2000
Opening of the winery in La Seca and first vintage of Belondrade Quinta Clarisa
A building reminiscent of the Castilian Meseta, long and elegant, that blends into its surrounding. Vicent Defos du Rau designed the building that would be home to the future of BELONDRADE. A future that came in the form of a new wine: BELONDRADE QUINTA CLARISA.
2002
First vintage of Belondrade Quinta Apolonia
Balance and harmony are a constant in the BELONDRADE wines, and to complete the project: BELONDRADE QUINTA APOLONIA.
2005
First steps towards spontaneous fermentation
BELONDRADE has always been concerned about increasing the diversity of the vineyards. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts was then a logical next step in BELONDRADE's identity.
2007
First wine with 100% spontaneous fermentation
The winery's commitment to diversity and authenticity took shape in a new step forward, making its first wine using only spontaneous fermentation.
2008
First “Art and Wine” encounter
What started off as a summer evening among friends and loved-ones has gained traction over the years, becoming a solid, lasting project.
2010
A purer and more authentic expression
BELONDRADE has defended and practiced sustainable viticulture from the very beginning to preserve the biodiversity of the terroir. In 2010, a step further is taken with the obtention of the organic certification.
2012
Inauguration of the Barrel Cellar
A brand-new, totally neutral environment, a blank canvas on which to draw and dream up our wines.
2015
Creation of the Belondrade "Arte y Vino" Foundation
The Belondrade "Arte y Vino" Foundation is a response to Didier Belondrade's aim:
Sharing the worlds of art and wine with society.
2016
Acquisition of the plots "La Alameda" and "La Cruz"
The obsession with diversity and character led to the selection and acquisition of these two plots of old vines located in one of the best areas of the region.