Shade Vinique — two-ply paper, foil emboss and deboss
Wine & Spirits Labels
Labels for wine, spirits and liqueur bottles that carry the brand in textured paper, foil and embossing, and survive the ice bucket, condensation and the shelf. Clear film for the no-label look, wet-strength papers for chilled service, and roll specifications for the bottling line.
- Glass bottles of every shape: straight, tapered, flasks and decanters
- Wet-strength and ice-bucket tested papers; clear film for the no-label look
- Estate, laid, linen and cotton papers with foil, embossing and spot varnish
- Front, back and neck labels specified as a set for the bottling line
Tell us the container, the conditions and the line; we propose the construction and confirm it with samples.
Where wine and spirits labels go
Front, back and neck labels on glass, plus gift packaging.
Front labels
Textured papers with foil and embossing on straight and tapered bottles.
No-label look
Clear film on clear or dark glass with white ink under the design.
Back & neck labels
Legal text, barcodes and lot codes as a matched set on roll.
Gift boxes & cases
Sheet labels and seals for tubes, boxes and limited editions.
Foil, emboss and film on wine and spirits.
Constructions from the 2026 archive, chosen for the bottle: paper, metal and light.
Sample constructions from the CIR LABEL atelier archive; designs are examples, not customer projects.
Problems we solve in wine & spirits
What goes wrong between the bottling line and the table, and how the construction prevents it.
The label wrinkles in the ice bucket
Standard paper swells and lifts after an hour in iced water.
What we do: wet-strength paper with a water-resistant adhesive, or a film face stock with a paper look; samples tested in iced water before production.
Foil and embossing on a curved bottle
Heavy embossing and large foil areas crack or tunnel on tapered glass.
What we do: paper weight and embossing depth chosen for the bottle; foil and emboss areas registered and checked on a sample applied to your glass.
Front, back and neck labels must line up
Three labels from different runs do not match in colour or position.
What we do: the set printed together under one colour reference and supplied with roll specifications for each applicator station.
Clear labels show bubbles and edges
Clear film applied by hand or on the wrong line shows every flaw.
What we do: clear PET or BOPP with clear adhesive, applied on a line set for clear labels; white ink only where the artwork needs it.
Recommended constructions
Starting points by application. The quotation names the exact grades, and samples confirm them on your container.
| Application | Face stock | Adhesive | Finish | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Still wine, cellar and table | Estate or laid paper | Permanent | Foil + embossing + varnish | Roll |
| Sparkling or white wine, ice bucket | Wet-strength paper | Wet-strength permanent | Foil + varnish | Roll |
| Spirits, clear bottle, no-label look | Clear PET or BOPP | Clear permanent | White ink + spot varnish | Roll |
| Dark glass, metallic brand | Metallised BOPP or PET | Permanent | Matte lamination | Roll |
| Craft spirits, small lot | Textured paper | Permanent | Foil or letterpress look | Sheet |
| Back label with legal text | Coated paper or BOPP | Permanent | Varnish | Roll |
| Gift tube or box seal | Textured paper | Permanent / high-tack | Foil | Sheet |
Mandatory text, lot codes and tamper seals
Back labels carry the regulatory content for each market. We print it sharp and durable; the content is yours to confirm.
Formats and application
Rolls for the bottling line, sheets for small lots and gift packaging.
Front, back and neck labels wound to each applicator; sample rolls for a line trial.
Hand-applied textured labels for limited releases and cellar-door sales.
Products and materials for wine & spirits
Bottle Labels
Label options for bottles and containers.
ExploreRoll Labels
Roll formats for hand or machine application.
ExploreClear Labels
Transparent labels for the no-label look.
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Sheet Labels
Flat sheets for small batches and hand application.
ExploreMaterials
All materials
Questions about wine & spirits labels
Which label survives an ice bucket?
Can you match the look of letterpress and foil?
Do you supply front, back and neck labels together?
Can the back label change per market?
Label options to compare.
Review the photographs, finishing options and sample checks for these constructions.
