Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, known as “Ferreirinha”

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Thanks to her, the Douro region thrived again. Vineyards, olive groves and orchards. And roses and roses. Not only for their beauty, but because of the discovery that, since roses are more fragile, they give early signs of disease, enabling treatment and salvation…

Private labels

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Private Brands, also known as private labels, retailer brands or store brands, are defined as all merchandise marketed under the retailer’s brand, and can be identified by the name of the retailer itself or a name created specifically for that purpose…

Organic Wines and the Importance of Packaging

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Organic Wines are increasingly popular. This is undoubtedly due to the growing popularity of organic products at large. Although still considered niche, there is increasing demand for organic food and wine…

Illustration design for wine labels and premium packaging

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Illustration is one of the oldest forms of communication. From the earliest rock paintings to modern digital creations, communication through image has always accompanied man. It is a way of telling stories without the need for words…

Wine labeling rules and regulations

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Laws and specifications to be taken into account in the production of wine labels. A book is not chosen by its cover, but a wine can (and should!) be chosen by the label. As such, special attention needs to be paid to labeling rules…

The Design Inspiration Behind an Iconic Wine Label

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The process of creating an inspired design. The label on a wine bottle is indispensable to its identity. It serves not only to indicate its name, but also its physical and historical context; the brand’s essence and its producers…

Wine label design throughout time

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From Antiquity to Today. Throughout history, wine label design largely evolved because of the wide variety of grapes, and types of wines that can be made from these grapes. This diversity occurs…

Por Trás do Rótulo: o Processo Criativo

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The process of creating an inspired design. The label on a wine bottle is indispensable to its identity. It serves not only to indicate its name, but also its physical and historical context; the brand’s essence and its producers…