Otazu, where wine and art are contemplated with the same passion

The first winery in Navarra to achieve it and the second Navarrese company to be certified, in September 2026. An independent verification that does not look at a single action but at the whole estate, through five Impact Areas: environment, governance, customers, community and workers.

Passed in August 2026 in its most recent version, v8, and at Higher level, the highest the standard awards, reserved for those above 95% compliance. An external auditor picks bottles at random and follows their trail back to the plot and the day they were harvested, checking that what the label says is exactly what is inside. It adds nothing to the wine: it certifies that at Otazu nothing is left to chance.

Awarded for its unique microclimate: located between the Perdón and Sarbil mountain ranges with Atlantic influence. Its clay and river-stone soils give unique minerality. It requires estate-owned vineyards, a singular terroir and proven outstanding quality.

Recognition of the complete wine tourism experience that integrates wine, art, history and nature. Highlighted for positioning wine on the same level as great contemporary artworks, creating a unique dialogue between landscape, historical heritage (12th-century estate, 1840 winery) and the quality of its D.O.P. wines.

The Otazu Foundation was distinguished for its strong support of contemporary art, with more than 150 works integrated into the Otazu spaces. The only project in Spain that combines art, culture, historical heritage and wine in an integral way, creating experiences where the art collection becomes part of the wine journey.

Recognition for the unique fusion of wine, art and history in a heritage setting: 12th-century estate, centenary 1840 winery, Renaissance palace and historic gardens. The integration of contemporary art into architecturally unique spaces creates an experience where every glass tells a story of centuries of winemaking tradition.

Awarded for its comprehensive sustainability business model: renewable energy (own solar panels), smart irrigation systems with intelligent sensors, Latxa sheep wool as organic mulch, 100% recyclable packaging, and leadership as an innovative SME in the Navarrese agri-food sector with a direct impact on local employment.

Achieved through the optimisation of water resources with real-time monitoring, innovative use of Latxa sheep wool as organic mulch, a circular economy system in packaging, waste management with a recovery rate above 90%, and practical proof that excellence in premium wine can coexist with comprehensive environmental sustainability.

Gold seal awarded for the demonstrated reduction of the carbon footprint in recent years through renewable energy (solar panels), optimisation of water use in irrigation, minimisation of motorised machinery, comprehensive energy efficiency, waste management to rigorous environmental standards, and the use of bottles with recycled glass.

Achieved by promoting local employment, preserving the historical and cultural heritage of five singular buildings, creating wine tourism experiences with zero environmental impact, university training programmes (20+ people on annual internships), collaboration with special education centres, and events such as Vendimia por una Sonrisa that generate direct social impact.

Awarded for the installation of its own photovoltaic plants that generate part of the operational energy, real-time water monitoring systems with smart sensors for irrigation optimisation, comprehensive vineyard digitalisation for data-driven decisions, and smart production management that progressively reduces dependence on fossil fuels.

Recognised for its own comprehensive management application, vineyard digitalisation with sensors, weather stations and drones, the use of Latxa sheep wool and solar panels, bottles with 26% less weight and 84% recycled material, and commercial presence in more than 30 countries with its own offices in Venezuela, Mexico and China.