We Understand the Winery Industry
ink360 works with a variety of small wine producers which by industry standards qualifies any production under 49,999 cases per year as a small producer.
Wineries At All Levels
The market includes a diverse group of companies that range in all sizes. Whether you produce less than 10,000 cases annually, over 50,000 cases annually, or anywhere in between, your end game is to provide a shelf appeal that differentiates your product from the competition.
Boutique Wineries
Less than 10,000 cases annually.
Craft Wineries
Less than 50,000 cases annually.
Large Wineries
More than 50,000 cases annually.
Wine & Glass Bottles
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Hock, and Sparkling bottles are most popular for packaging, but many can also be used for other products as well. Typically range in size from 375ml to 750ml and are generally round without any tapper.
Round Wine Bottles
Round – or “cylinder styles” – include a wide range of bottles in which the cross-section of the body is… round. The round bottle is the most common bottle found in the marketplace. However, there are bottles with tall structures, bulging necks, and/or decorative shoulders. Other markets, such as spirits, champagne, and beer may use these bottle types.
Bordeaux wine bottles feature a distinct shape with high shoulders and a slender body. They are designed that way to capture sediment during the aging process. Their traditional deep green glass protects the wine from harmful light, preserving the delicate flavors and aromas of Bordeaux’s renowned red and white blends.
This is one of the most used wine bottles among winemakers throughout the world.
Burgundy bottles have an elegant and distinctive shape – characterized by their gently sloping shoulders, gracefully curved sides, and slightly wider bases. They are typically used for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, which are the primary grape varieties in the Burgundy region of France.
Hock Bottles are known for being tall and narrow (slender), with a flat bottom and gently sloping shoulders. They are commonly also referred to as Rhine bottles, Alsace bottles, or Mosel bottles.
They were traditionally used for storing German white wines, such as those from the Rhine region (hence one of its names). They often have a distinct green or brown tint which protects the wine from sunlight, helping to maintain quality and flavor.
Sparkling wine bottles are high-quality bottles used primarily for sparkling wine and champagne. Why? The thicker glass and distinctive mushroom-shaped cork are built to withstand high internal pressure from carbonation. They are designed to accommodate the high internal pressures from carbonation.
They often feature gently sloping shoulders and a narrow neck, giving them an elegant appearance that showcases the effervescent contents within.
Wine & Glass Bottles
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Hock, and Sparkling bottles are most popular for packaging, but many can also be used for other products as well. Typically range in size from 375ml to 750ml and are generally round without any tapper.
Round Wine Bottles
Round – or “cylinder styles” – include a wide range of bottles in which the cross-section of the body is… round. The round bottle is the most common bottle found in the marketplace. However, there are bottles with tall structures, bulging necks, and/or decorative shoulders. Other markets, such as spirits, champagne, and beer may use these bottle types.
Bordeaux wine bottles feature a distinct shape with high shoulders and a slender body. They are designed that way to capture sediment during the aging process. Their traditional deep green glass protects the wine from harmful light, preserving the delicate flavors and aromas of Bordeaux’s renowned red and white blends.
This is one of the most used wine bottles among winemakers throughout the world.
Burgundy bottles have an elegant and distinctive shape – characterized by their gently sloping shoulders, gracefully curved sides, and slightly wider bases. They are typically used for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, which are the primary grape varieties in the Burgundy region of France.
Hock Bottles are known for being tall and narrow (slender), with a flat bottom and gently sloping shoulders. They are commonly also referred to as Rhine bottles, Alsace bottles, or Mosel bottles.
They were traditionally used for storing German white wines, such as those from the Rhine region (hence one of its names). They often have a distinct green or brown tint which protects the wine from sunlight, helping to maintain quality and flavor.
Sparkling wine bottles are high-quality bottles used primarily for sparkling wine and champagne. Why? The thicker glass and distinctive mushroom-shaped cork are built to withstand high internal pressure from carbonation. They are designed to accommodate the high internal pressures from carbonation.
They often feature gently sloping shoulders and a narrow neck, giving them an elegant appearance that showcases the effervescent contents within.
The Dimple or “Punt”
One of the most mysterious features of the wine bottle is the dimple, better known as the punt, found at the base. It’s a concave feature that varies in depth and size depending on the bottle’s design. There’s no clear consensus as to why it’s there, but there are plenty of fascinating theories:
- Structural integrity: better allowing the bottle to hold the pressure of certain wines like Champagne.
- Easier handling: a convenient spot for a server and sommelier to place their thumb.
- Sediment collection: helps to collect the sediment that forms as wines age/mature.
- Aesthetics and tradition: simply tradition and history; enhances the visual appeal of a bottle, making it look more elegant.
It’s worth noting that not all bottles have a punt, and the presence (or absence) of one is not indicative of the quality of the wine inside.
Screen Printed vs. Paper Labels
Screen printing offers enhanced durability, vibrant colors, versatile design options, improved bottling line efficiency, and environmental benefits.
Benefits of Screen Printing
- Enhanced resilience – resistant to wrinkles, tearing, curling, scuffing, scratching, chemicals, and water damage
- Exceptional color stability – bright and limitless range of vivid hues
- Resistant to fading, staining, tearing, or osmotic peeling
- No need for replacement when using distinctive label shapes or dual-part labels
- Complete 360-degree design area – silk screening offers the entire bottle surface as a canvas, unlike paper labels, which are limited by bottle shape and size.
- Artistic freedom – silk screening allows for imaginative designs unrestricted by bottle dimensions, and the use of various inks to achieve rich colors and textures
- Improved efficiency on the bottling line
- Contributes to a greener, healthier environment by preserving trees
Advantages of UV vs. ACL (Applied Ceramic Labels)
Again, advanced bottle decorating offers wine producers unlimited vibrant colors, energy savings, reduced carbon footprint, faster production, consistent color integrity, and compatibility with various bottle types.
Benefits of UV/LED Screen Printing
- More vivid, intensified, and brilliant hues
- Infinite color choices compared to the restrictions of PMS alternatives
- Significant improvement in energy conservation
- Notable improvements in ecological impact
- More efficient for manufacturing space
- Accelerated embellishment process
- Steady color and visual consistency as opposed to variations from curing conditions
- Can work with bottles made of different materials (slimmer glass, plastic, etc.) because there’s no high-temperature heating (up to 1200˚F) or extended cooling durations
