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Wine labels with presence, from small lots to full runs
A wine label is read at arm's length and handled in a hurry. It has to look right in a cellar, an ice bucket and on a dinner table. We print custom wine labels in single-vintage and small-lot runs, with foil and raised UV options for the details that deserve attention.
- Best for: Wine, cider, mead and spirits bottles
- Recommended stock: White matte, gold or silver foil accents
- Typical shape: Rectangle or oval
- Proof: Free digital proof
2 business days
typical turnaround after proof approval
Free proofs
approve online before we print
Any shape
precision die-cut to your outline
Small runs
welcome, order what you need
Good to know
Wine label considerations
Ice-bucket tolerance
Waterproof BOPP keeps its shape when the bottle is chilled and the bucket melts.
Premium details
Foil stock for a name, or raised UV for a vineyard emblem, signals quality without adding a second label.
Vintage by vintage
Each vintage or varietal is a separate design. Keep a template and update the year, so the range stays consistent.
Back label and front label
Plan both: the front label for brand and variety, the back label for story and required information.
Our recommendation
Material and finish
Matte finish on white stock is the classic wine-label look. Choose gold foil stock for dessert or reserve wines and raised UV for crests. Clear stock with white print gives a modern minimalist look on dark glass.
Typical sizes
Sizes people usually order
These are starting points, not limits: the instant quote accepts your exact size. Measure the flat area of your container first.
| Use | Typical size | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Front label | 3.5 × 4.5 in | 750 mL bottle |
| Back label | 3 × 4 in | Story, details |
| Neck label | 2.5 × 1.5 in | Neck |
| Seal | 1.5 in round | Closure seal |
Need to know
Questions about wine labels
Can labels go on bottles that get chilled?
Yes. The standard stock is waterproof; apply to a dry bottle and test first.
Can I order front and back labels together?
Yes, as two items in one order.
What size is a typical wine label?
Around 3.5 × 4.5 inches is common for a 750 mL bottle, but measure your own bottle.
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