The Integral Producer Stamp: a guarantee of Cava’s quality and authenticity

The Integral Producer Stamp marks out those wineries in the Cava D.O. that produce their own wine from start to finish on the same property: from pressing the grapes to vinification and bottling. This stamp allows consumers to recognise immediately those producers who oversee the entire process with their own expertise.

This stamp is, in short, a guarantee of authenticity, traceability and commitment to quality, values that shape both the present and future of Cava.

Cava implies tradition, territory and quality — a history of more than 150 years that has consolidated the traditional method and long ageing as hallmarks of identity. The Guarda and Guarda Superior categories were also created within this context of excellence, to explain the levels of ageing and complexity. The Integral Producer Stamp was created for similar reasons of greater transparency.

Discover what it means to be an Integral Producer and why this stamp has become a symbol of excellence both within and outside the D.O. Cava.

What is the Integral Producer Stamp?

The Integral Producer Stamp identifies wineries that produce and bottle 100% of their base wines in their own facilities, controlling every stage of production, from grape pressing to final disgorging.

Beyond the technical aspect, the stamp reflects a way of working, and of understanding wine: a commitment to traceability and consistency.

Each bottle bearing this stamp is the result of exhaustive labour carried out transparently under the same criteria, so that the winemaker's knowledge and experience are directly reflected in the character of the wine.

As Javier Pagés, president of the Cava Regulatory Council, explains, "This stamp provides tangible added value, reinforces consumer confidence, and highlights the efforts of wineries that are committed to excellence from the outset."

A guarantee of authenticity and transparency

In addition to certifying a specific method of production, the Integral Producer Stamp also reinforces consumer confidence in Cava as a wine with origin, identity and value.
In the words of Pedro Ballesteros MW, "Wine is an agricultural product that must have a connection with its territory," and the Designation of Origin guarantees that this connection remains clear and tangible in every bottle.

In a global context where consumers are looking for trust, this seal represents visible proof of traceability and commitment. Bottles of Cava with this stamp are the result of an integrated process, backed by the highest standards of the D.O. Cava, and are part of a rigorous quality control system based on the D.O.’s excellence.

In addition, the D.O. Cava continues to advance in quality, zoning and sustainability regulations, reinforcing its role as one of the world's leading Spanish designations in terms of exports. Around 70% of its sales are destined for international markets, where the stamp provides a distinctive element of prestige and character, underlining Cava's international vocation and its strong commitment to its origins.

Excellence, territory and sustainability: the values that inspire

The Integral Producer Stamp highlights a way of producing Cava that reinforces the connection between the wine and its origin.

Each winery that bears the stamp makes a commitment to produce Cavas that express its own diligence and expertise transparently, reflecting in each bottle the defined style and meticulous labour behind the entire process.

Sustainability is another pillar of this production model. By controlling the process from start to finish, wineries can optimise resources, minimise transport, and ensure more environmentally responsible practices.

In fact, since 2025, all Cavas de Guarda Superior have been 100% organic, a milestone that consolidates the Designation's leadership in sustainable viticulture.

The Integral Producer Stamp has thus become a symbol of the future: another step in the evolution of Cava towards greater added value, stronger identity and closer connection to their land.

This evolution also goes hand in hand with the rise of long-aged Cavas, authentic ambassadors of time and territory, whose complexity and elegance are contributing significantly to the re-evaluation of Cava as one of the world's greatest sparkling wines.

A symbol of trust and collective pride

Much more than a technical certification, the Integral Producer Stamp is a statement of principles. It represents the trust between those who produce and those who consume, and reinforces the link between Cava, its territory and the people who bring us this quality sparkling wine.

Each bottle that bears the stamp speaks of rigour, craftsmanship and a way of understanding wine that combines both heritage and future. As Pedro Ballesteros MW reminds us, "Wine becomes wine when someone drinks it." The true meaning of this collective effort lies precisely in that shared experience.

Throughout its history, Cava has demonstrated a unique ability to consistently adapt, evolve and excite its consumers. Today, the Integral Producer Stamp is the most visible expression of this commitment to authenticity, quality and excellence: a way of looking to the future without losing sight of our roots.

See the wineries that bear this distinction here:

● Alta Alella

● Avinyó

● Blancher

● Bodegas Escudero

● Bodegas Ondarre

● Can Sala

● Celler Carles Andreu

● Eudald Massana Noya

● San Blas Estate

● Gatell

● Giró del Gorner

● Juvé & Camps

● Mastinell

● Parató Winery

● Parés Baltà

● Torné & Bel

● Vins el Cep

This is a stamp whose membership group [FW1] is constantly growing: two more wineries are expected to join by the end of the year.

Integral Production: the key to the future of Cava

Looking forward to the next decade, the Integral Producer Stamp is consolidating its position as a key element in the D.O. Cava's strategy to continue growing in quality, prestige and international recognition.

The D.O.’s commitment to traceability, sustainability and consistency throughout the production process is linked to the strategic guidelines advocated by the Designation of Origin. These can be seen in initiatives such as the segmentation and zoning of the Cava D.O., or in the progress made towards sustainable development. Furthermore, the seal's international profile demonstrates its value as a tool for differentiation in increasingly competitive markets.

Together, these steps reinforce Cava’s reputation as one of the world's great sparkling wines and consolidate the Integral Producer Seal as a symbol of origin, transparency and excellence.