Welcome to CERTIFY Natural Method (CNM)

The pioneering certification system designed to highlight the quality and authenticity of wines made with natural and minimal intervention methods. In a market where the term “natural wine” often lacks clarity, CERTIFY Natural Method offers a recognizable mark of trust that builds consumer confidence and sets your product apart.

What Do We Certify?

It certifies wines produced with a philosophy of natural, low-intervention winemaking. Our focus is exclusively on the winemaking process — from grape reception at the winery to bottling. This allows you to continue your existing production while showcasing your natural wines

Core Production Requirements

To receive the certification, a wine must strictly adhere to the following:

• Fermentation: Only indigenous yeasts naturally present on the grapes may be used.
• Additives: No oenological additives allowed during winemaking (e.g., tannins, acids, enzymes, commercial yeasts).
• Permitted Exceptions:
  • Inorganic nitrogen compounds (before and during fermentation)
  • Pine resin (for retsina)
  • Inert gases (for oxidation protection)
• Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂): Controlled use is allowed during production and bottling. Final limits:
  • Red wines: max 80 mg/L
  • White and rosé wines: max 100 mg/L
• Filtration: Avoided when possible. If used, only diatomaceous earth, paper, or cellulose filters (≥5μm). Prohibited methods include membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, centrifugation, and fining agents (e.g., albumin, bentonite).

Why Choose CERTIFY Natural Method?

• Clarity & Reliability: We provide clear, measurable limits and specific requirements, making our certification robust and verifiable — unlike vague market terms.
• Pragmatic SO₂ Approach: Our sulfur limits balance minimal intervention with wine stability and shelf life.
• Transparency: We maintain a public registry of certified products and wineries on our website.

Certification Process (Simple Steps)

1. Accept Financial Terms
2. Submit Application:

•       Enrollment form with all oenological ingredients
•       Product flowchart

      Business operating license

3. Sign Agreement: Complete company and representative details, signed by the representative.

4. Audit: There are two options: The onsite inspection or remotely (it requires a stable internet connection).

5. Decision: Certification granted after evaluation.

5. Certificate Issuance

6. Logo Usage License: Sent electronically.

Annual Re-Certification

• Submit Changes (if any): Add/remove products, update production protocols.
• New Product Enrollment Form: Includes all oenological ingredients.
• New Product Flowchart
• Audit:
  • On-site
  • Remote via video call
• Decision: Certification granted after evaluation.
• New Certificate Issuance
• Logo License Renewal
• Annual Audit Required for renewal.