MANILA, Philippines, November 3, 2022 – The winery of global spirits conglomerate
Emperador Inc.’s subsidiary in Mexico, Casa Pedro Domecq, called Bodegas Domecq – which
specializes in making wine and tending vineyards – is embarking on an expansion program
that will support the continued and long-term growth of the winery.
The contribution from this winery has helped Emperador’s 50%-owned Casa Domecq in
Mexico to maintain growth since 2017 when Emperador made the investment. While
improvements have been made at the winery’s technical facilities in the last couple of years,
there are ongoing plans that call for the planting of vineyards in the Ojos Negros Valley, as
well as equipping the winery with the latest technology.
Grupo Emperador Spain Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Joan Cortes Vilardell said, “While
Casa Domecq is essentially known for its popular brandies in Mexico – Presidente, Don Pedro,
and Azteca de Oro – the winery business is showing great promise and prospects. Over the
years, Bodegas Domecq has successfully developed wines such as Los Reyes, Calafia, XA, and
Chateux Domecq.”
Mr. Vilardell added, “We are very much honored to have a role in the advancement and
recognition of the wine-making tradition in Mexico through Bodegas Domecq. Bodegas
Domecq’s winemaker Alberto Verdeja has been passionate about the winery for over 20
years. He makes some of the best wines in Mexico. At Bodegas Domecq, Alberto has made
his wines the spearhead of the Mexican wine market in the world.”
Bodegas Domecq just celebrated its 50th anniversary recently that Emperador Inc. Chairman
Dr. Andrew L. Tan attended. The anniversary consolidates Bodegas Domecq’s position as one
of the most significant and influential wineries in Mexico for its capacity for innovation and
vision of the future, without forgetting its roots. Domecq set its eyes on the Valle de
Guadalupe, an area of Ensanada Municipality, Baja California, Mexico, more than 50 years
ago. Since then, it has been an example of work, technique, and market trend, making today’s
winemaking exist greatly, thanks to Domecq.
Domecq was founded in 1730 in Jerez de la Frontera and arrived in Mexico in 1948, making
wine in small wineries in Zacatecas or Aguascalientes mainly for the creation of brandies. The
physical winery was born in 1972, celebrating 50 years of Bodegas Domecq.
As a venue, Bodegas Domecq winery has become a hub for wine tourism and private events,
especially weddings, thanks to the diversity of spaces and unique moments it offers. In
addition, the winery is recognized by visitors and the local public for its commitment to
sustainability and the environment, through the responsible consumption of natural
resources that stimulate a balanced growth with benefits to the environment.
Emperador Inc. is a global spirits conglomerate that owns Emperador Brandy, the world’s
best-selling brandy, and Whyte and Mackay, the world’s fifth largest Scotch whisky producer.
Emperador’s portfolio of iconic brands includes Fundador Brandy, The Dalmore, Jura, and
Tamnavulin Single Malt Scotch whiskies. The products are available in more than 100
countries across the globe.
Emperador Inc. is a publicly-listed company at both the Philippine Stock Exchange and the
Singapore Stock Exchange