In 1994, Didier Belondrade, a renowned French winemaker, established Bodegas Belondrade in Rueda, driven by his great interest in the Verdejo variety. From the very beginning of the project, the Frenchman has applied a very Burgundian winemaking philosophy throughout the production process, being a pioneer in aging Verdejo in wood. Starting in the year 2000, the new winery of the firm was built in the municipality of La Seca, designed by French architect Vicent Dufos du Rau.