Sustainable Wine South Africa (SWSA)
Sustainable Wine South Africa (SWSA) is the alliance between the Wine and Spirit Board (WSB), the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) scheme and Wines of South Africa (WoSA).
Together these organisations are driving the South African wine industry's commitment to sustainable, eco-friendly production.
By considering the consequences of how we grow and make our wine, and thinking ahead for the next generations, we’re not just making better wine – we’re also making wine better.
A certification seal appears on each container of wine or estate brandy which has been certified by the Wine and Spirit Board. This seal is a guarantee of origin, vintage and variety as stated on the wine label.
It is also a guarantee that the wine complies with IPW criteria.
To verify information, enter the two unique numbers on the seal:
If you still have queries, please contact info@sawis.co.za who are able from these two numbers to track the wine all the way to the vineyard(s) from which it originated.
Other information: The 'A' number is found on the label of both certified and uncertified wines, and provides information on the responsible seller.
Any wines not made to the certified IPW standards will continue to use the original Wine of Origin seal.
Check it out! Go to www.sawis.co.za/sealsearch.php and enter the numbers on your seal.
Read more abour our sustainable wine journey here: Read more about our sustainable wine journey