Marcus Kitden
I will create elegant wine labels with premium finishes and AVA compliance
Sophisticated wine label designs that reflect the premium nature of your wines while ensuring TTB compliance and AVA designations.
What You Get
Deliverable Formats & Design Tools
Adobe Illustrator (.AI)
Vector-based source files for infinite scalability. Ideal for label dielines, typography, and production-ready artwork.
- Fully editable vector layers
- CMYK color mode for print
- Outlined fonts for press compatibility
Adobe Photoshop (.PSD)
Layer-rich raster files for photorealistic mockups, texture compositing, and detailed visual finishing.
- Organized smart-object layers
- 300 DPI print resolution
- Editable text and effect layers
Print-Ready PDF
Press-optimized PDF/X-1a files with bleed marks, crop marks, and embedded color profiles for commercial printing.
- Trim marks and bleed area included
- ICC color profile embedded
- Font subsetting for reliability
PNG, JPG & SVG Exports
Web-optimized and social-ready image exports for digital marketing, e-commerce listings, and presentations.
- Transparent PNG for overlays
- Compressed JPG for web speed
- SVG for scalable web graphics
Adobe InDesign (.INDD)
Multi-page layout files for packaging systems, brand books, and multi-panel label sheets with linked assets.
- Linked image management
- Master page templates
- Package for print handoff
Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries
Shared brand asset libraries with colors, character styles, and reusable components across all Adobe applications.
- Synced color palettes (Pantone & CMYK)
- Reusable graphic components
- Cross-app consistency
Further Considerations
TTB & AVA Compliance
Wine labels require TTB approval with mandatory elements including varietal percentage (75%+ rule), AVA designation, alcohol content, sulfite warnings, and government health statements.
Premium Finish & Embellishments
Fine wine demands fine printing. We specify embossing, debossing, foil stamping (gold, silver, copper), textured papers, raised varnish, and custom die-cut shapes for luxury shelf presence.
Varietal & Vintage Hierarchy
Your label system should clearly communicate vintage year, varietal (Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay), vineyard designation, and reserve/estate tiers through consistent typographic hierarchy.
Export & Multilingual Requirements
Exporting to the EU, UK, or Asia? Back labels need country-specific allergen warnings, importer details, recycling symbols, and translated content. We design flexible back label templates.
Bottle Shape & Capsule Design
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, and sparkling bottles each have different label dimensions. We also design matching capsules (foils), cork branding, and neck labels for complete presentation.
Case & Gift Box Design
Wooden crates, cardboard shippers, and premium gift boxes extend your wine brand. We create coordinated secondary packaging for retail display, wine clubs, and direct-to-consumer shipments.
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