LABEL 18 - BODEGA GARZON TANNAT "RESERVA" vs "SINGLE VINEYARD"

I checked the other labels of this Uruguaian producer. They are all very pretty and nice. Here I would like to  post my duel between the "RESERVA" and the "SINGLE VINEYARD". The lattest has on the label a name in English. I am wishing to read names just in Spanish. I hope in the next vintage they will switch this name to one taken from the fantastic and musical language of Cervantes and Garcia Lorca.

In green the good. In red the no-goods according to my personal opinion. As you can see these two labels are both very good and both share the same naked capsule. I do wish in next vintage to see this also improved. Both have style

I rank here the SINGLE VINEYARD

General comment: what a pity the name in English. Less important than the RESERVA, but it has sense.

Vote: 71/100

Orignality: less then RESERVA.

Vote: 66/100

Script: I prefer the script "Tannat" in the RESERVA version.

Vote 72/100

OVERALL VOTE: 69,66 (/100) - QUITE NICE

LABEL 18 - BODEGA GARZON "RESERVA TANNAT"

WINE DETAILS:

Origin: Maldonado. Zone: // (URUGUAY)

Type of Grapes: (Red) Tannat 100%

Producer: Boedega Garzòn

Name of the Wine: Tannat Reserva

General comment: Very good and classy example of the Latin School of labels. It reminds the French tradition with a sort of indigenous taste. I do like the ribbon top and bottom as a frame, like the colour of the label as well as the estate sketch. Very classy. Just the capsule seems to empty and a little too much low profile. 

Vote: 81/100

Originality: tradition never matches with orginality. The mane nontheless put in a top evidence gives a sort of inprint.

Vote: 68/100

Script: I do like all the scripts used: for GARZON, for the name of the wine and for the description. Very good. 

Vote 90/100

OVERALL VOTE: 79,66 (/100) - BEAUTIFUL

LABEL 17 - PICCINI COLLEZIONE ORO vs PICCINI CLASSICO

We are back to this label because the producer PICCINI uses (and for me it's very good) the same patter of label for its production. Here I compared the two labels "Collezione Oro" and "Chianti Classico" that I found as well very traditional and at the same time beautiful.

I put in evidence in green where one verion prevails on the other and in red the contrary.

As you can see, the CHIANTI CLASSICO has a lot of "OK"; I indeed liked it very much: classical, clean, with a sentence of the Producer and his signature in red (the only thing in red); some decors.  Also the logo (smaller) matches  better, Alltogether, I think I prefer this version.  Just the proportion of the bottles are far better that of Collezione Oro.

PICCINI CHIANTI CLASSICO

General comment: Vote: 80/100

Originality: less than the other, but still good.

Vote: 70/100

Script: All capital letters. I like it.

Vote 82/100

OVERALLVOTE: 77,33 (/100) - BEAUTIFUL

LABEL 17 - PICCINI COLLEZIONE ORO

WINE DETAILS:

Origin: Tuscany/Toscana Zone: // - (ITALY)

Type of Grapes: (Red) Sangiovese 90% - Cabernet Sauvignon 10%

Producer: Piccini

Name of the Wine: Chianti Riserva D.o.c.g. - "Collezione oro"

General comment: a very classical (even though particular) label and a good example of Tuscanian school. In the tradition. Bery beautiful the gold colour as well as the top of the capsule in gold too. All together a good contrast betwenn black and gold. The central embotted logo is very beautiful.  The name "Collezione oro" (i.e. Golden Collection) sounds very appropriate. The signature is always something that gives a taste of exclusivity.

Vote: 76/100

Orignality: the smashing golden label surely makes its effect.

Vote 77/100

Script: I don't like the script "PICCINI" even though I understand it is a trademark ans hence diffucult to change. The rest is very fine, as well as the signature very readable.

Vote 70/100

OVERALL VOTE: 74,33 (/100) - NICE

LABEL 15 - DONNAFUGATA DOLCE&GABBANA "TANCREDI": VARIAZIONI 2

 And finally, using the sun of the Beatus Tarnoviensis I changed the DONNAFUGATA by DOLCE&GABBANA's label, in this way:

Which are the changes?

This is just to have idea how to modify (I don't know if in better way a very beautiful label)

LABEL 16 TENUTA FRIGGIALI

 WINE DETAILS:

Origin: Tuscany/Toscana Zone: Montalcino - (ITALY)

Type of Grapes: (Red) SAngiovese 100%

Producer: Agricola Centolani

Name of the Wine: Brunello di Montalcino D.o.c.g. - "Tenuta Friggiali"

General comment: very beautiful label in perfect classy Tuscanian style. A very beautiful contrast between the matt black and a shining and embossed golden decor with 5 flowers (possibly the Iris Pallida, typical of this zone) to form a superior arch. It is simply and refinate but also elaborate in dashing. Surely one of the best. Maybe just a frame around the label to contrast with the black of the bottle would have underlined even more. Just a little detail and maybe there is the will to make all in black. For this I reduce by 1 point from 100/100 to 99/100. Detail of the central decor:

It cannot be excluded that this decor has some sort of ancient Etruscan or Ancient Roman origin. By sure it looks really pretty and unique.

I also made then a comparation between original and my version.

So here we are with the final ranking:

Vote 99/100

Originality: no question: very impressive and it easy to remeber. Just the name "Friggiali" difficult to remember (2 points less for that reason)

Vote 98/100

Script: beautiful even though not recherchés. I like the style.

Vote: 89/100

OVERALL VOTE: 95,33 (/100) - EXCEPTIONAL PLUS

LABEL 15 - DONNAFUGATA DOLCE&GABBANA "TANCREDI": VARIAZIONI

 I think the top label of DONNAFUGATA deserves a better analysis. In fact the central sun of the label comes from a Sicilian tradition and it is also possible to be seen in the Manuscript "Beatus Tarnoviensis" in some "variations on the theme"

As you can see, the sun (or also moon) has this way to be represented in Sicily. The Jacli company is a very pretty Sicilian company producing liquors/spirit from typical Sicilian fruits (oranges etc.), while the Beatus Tarnoviensis, belonging to the Counts Tarnowski (Poland) was inspired in this painting by the Sicilian artists that decorated the Royal Palace in Palermo. Here the page from where the sun and the moon has been taken:

At the end, the tradition of this label is very evident also in the Terracotta of Caltagirone and hence it is possible to appreciate the study for this label.

More details:

LABEL 15 - DONNAFUGATA DOLCE & GABBANA "TANCREDI"

 WINE DETAILS:

Origin: Sicily/Sicilia Zone: Agrigento - (ITALY)

Type of Grapes: (Red) Cabernet Sauvignon - Nero d'Avola - Tannat

Producer: Donnafugata

Name of the Wine: Terre Siciliane I.G.T. - "Tancredi"

General comment: I pay my respect. I understand: DOLCE & GABBANA conceived this fantastic label, with the colours of Sicily. On the top the colours of Italy. I love very very much the central stylized sun, typical of the Sicilian tradizion; there is a cue to the Terracotta of Caltagirone, the blu of the sea. Very smart the central part, that makes opposition to the confusion of colours all around; I do like the two ribbons with the Savoy knot (used in the Italian heraldry); the alternance of gold, blue, red is simply perfect. The embossed gold decors are my favourite in general as well as the numbered bottles produced. The name as well is perfect and matching to Sicily (all from the novel Il Gattopardo of the Prince Giuseppe Tommasi di Lampedusa) Just the capsule could be better, but here I don't judge it. So: I don't see a flaw on it. Wow.!Chapeau!

Vote 100/100

Originality: even here, it is a label that will hit your attention. Totally. But with style. 

Vote 100/100

Script: I would like to find something I don't like. But from the signature "Tancredi" (readable and beautiful at the same time to the script DONNAFUGATA, everything appears to me simply perfect. So I am obliged to give the maximum here too.

Vote 100/100

OVERALL VOTE: 100 (/100) - NON PLUS ULTRA

LABEL 14 FELSINA "BERARDENGA"

DATA SHEET

Origin: Tuscany/Toscana Zone: Chianti - (ITALY)

Type of Grapes: (Red) Chianti 100%

Producer: Felsina

Name of the Wine: Chianti Classico D.o.c.g.  "Berardenga"

General comment: I was attracted by an istagramm thread about the history of this label. They posted a 1966 label, telling about the history of this label. And I always appreciate who gives prominence (also) to labels. They said it was Guido Veronelli in 1966 to suggest them to gives preminence to the name "Berardenga". The label was realized by Architetto  and graphic Silvio Coppola. The cursive B was a indentity mark still used today. Very beautiful history I would add and gives idea how some producers already in the past where so attentive to this "detail". A good and historical example of the Tuscanian School.

Here we have how the labels looked like in the 60's.

I would like to make a fast compare between past and present, because - sorry - I do prefer the original label of the past..

The 1966 and original version has something more. For me at least. Good they kept the B in this way for 60 years.

Vote: 77/100

Originality: we have to think about the originality in the 60's because now they are going on with the tradition. So for the epoch and for now too very dashing. For the 1966 version add 5 points.

Vote: 87/100

Script: Let be sincere: the 1966 version with its big cursive letters and the fantastic B deserved a 100/100. The current version loses a little, but still big value.

Vote: 88/100

OVERALL VOTE: 84 (/100) - REMARKABLE (version 2011)

OVERALL VOTE 89,6 (/100) - VERY REMARKABLE (version 1966)

LABEL 13 - GENERAZIONE ALESSANDRO "CROCEFERRO"

 DATA SHEET

Origin: Sicily/Sicilia Zone: Etna - (ITALY)

Type of Grapes: (Red) Nerello Mascalese 100%

Producer: Generazione Alessandro Società Agricola

Name of the Wine: Etna Rosso D.o.c. "Croceferro"

General Comment: Sicily. I still have to understand if there is a "Sicilian School" for labels, as the Piedmontese and the Tuscanian Schools. By sure this label does not help to understand. Surely low profile, pratically all white (the black is limited to the scripts and a middle line); clean. Nothing more. I just remark the good proportion. Surely they can do better. This is my personal opinion. There are people that like simple, very simpre labels.

Vote: 40/100

Originality: I cannot imagine someone to pass over and remember this label in between 100 other labels. The name "Croceferro" is good, but they could have brought it out in a far better way.

Vote: 28/100

Script: I like the font for "Croceferro". 

Vote 55/100

OVERALL VOTE: 41 (/100) - UGLY

 

LABELS 12 - BARBARESCO & BAROLO (& OTHERS) LEBON

 DATA SHEET

Origin: Piedmont/Piemonte. Zone: Langhe - (ITALY)

Type of Grapes: (Red) Nebbiolo 100%

Producer: Lebon

Name of the Wine: Barbaresco D.o.c.g. "Lebon"

General Comment: Finally a (young) new firm that focus its production (so it is said on their site) not just on the inside (wine) but also on the casing, i.e. the label. So we are totally simpathetic on this matter. And it is evident the effort in originality of this firm. Surely the shape of the label (silkscrened!) is quite particular, with a lion staring at the consumer, like to challenge him to try and buy it. The colour is cork-stylish on purpose. A little crown as logo, probably becaue of the lion. Just the name of the wine, while the data's are all on the back label, even the name of the producer (what a courage in a world of wine where people put the name of the producer bigger that the kind of wine, even against the law prescriptions). I like the little frame around the name Barbaresco. The stylized lion reminds me somehow a tatoo, and maybe for wines like Barbaresco (and Barolo has identical label, fact that personally I do appreciate, considering my origin) is too much. So my judgment is suspended between courage and approval and risky new style. Surely a label of value. The colours match, even though imagine with gold background. This label loses points after all for the following: 1) a lion does not represent anything in Langa; 2) the lion itself reminds me too much of a tatoo, so young but somehow not matching with superwines; more disco. Identical for Barolo label where it changes just the name of the wine.

Vote 73/100

Originality: well on this field the hit the top! They wanted to be noted as so it be! For once, top ranking

Vote 100/100

Script: Very little, but very cozy and nice.

Vote 71/100

OVERALL VOTE: 81,33 (/100) - REMARKABLE

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DATA SHEET

Origin: Piedmont/Piemonte. Zone: Langhe - (ITALY)

Type of Grapes: (Red) Nebbiolo 100%

Producer: Lebon

Name of the Wine: Nebbiolo d'Alba D.o.c. "Lebon"

General Comment: For once I do examine the entire production of label of one producer (maybe I will proceed in the same way for others); I will not repeat what said for the other label of Barbaresco, adding just new marks. I like the intense blue colour, but this one seems to me to be to shining and modern. Lovely the idea of a sketch of colour, but maybe too confusing. I like the contour of the lion in silver. But the idea is always of a tatoo. More confused than the previous. This time they put the name. So less courage but I understand it. (though 1 point less).

Vote 67/100

Originality: well on this field the hit the top! But a little less than the other. It seems more like a new gin.

Vote 85/100

Script: Very little. This time there is the script LEBON (with a particular line on the O to mark the accent). The shape all together loses a little in comparation with the previous. The script used for LEBON are too simple.

Vote 68/100

OVERALL VOTE: 73,33 (/100) - NICE

LABEL 11 - COLLI TOSCANA CENTRALE "FLACCINELLO DELLA PIEVE"

 DATA SHEET

Origin: Tuscany/Toscana. Zone: Val della Pieve - (ITALY)

Type of Grapes: (Red) Sangiovese 100%

Producer: Azienda Agricola Fontodi

Name of the Wine: Colli Toscana Centrale I.G.T. "Flaccianello della Pieve"

General Comment: This is a very beautiful label, with class. I find really beautiful the top dark blue band with a Longobard cross (moved on the left, hence no central), in a spledid old gold. It is to me clear (and I think who conceived this label had the same idea) that this cross, even though similar to che Irish / Celtic embroided/knotted cross, is to be related to the Ducato di Tuscia, a Longobard Duchy between Langobardia Superiod (in North Italy) and Langobardia Inferior (in Southern Italy); 

The contrast between the two bands (blue and white) is really matching, as well as the 2 stripes in gold on top and bottom of the name of the wine.  Maybe a little more of effort on the bottom band would have given a major impact, as well as a (golden) edge. What a pity! Nonetheless top class.

To be noticed that the cross alone into a blue band, without any further decor gives a sense of spiritual, cleanliness and peace. This label confirms to me as the Tuscan (and Central) Italian labels are one of the top schools in labels. Bravi!

Vote: 91/100

Originality: The cross on the top band, giving a sort of spriritual and Christian aura hits the attention of the consumer. At least mine. I think one would notice this bottle on the shelf. Still a little more on the bottom band would heve made this label unique.

Vote: 95/100

Script: I like the font for the name of the wine, perfectly matching with the style of the cross. No other negative marks about the fonts.

Vote: 97/100

OVERALL VOTE: 94,33 (/100) - EXCEPTIONAL

LABEL 10 - BRUNO GIACOSA BARBARESCO "RABAJA' "

 DATA SHEET

Origin: Piedmont/Piemonte - Zone: Langhe - (ITALY)

Type of Grapes: Red - Nebbiolo 100% 

Producer: Falletto di Bruno Giacosa

Name of the Wine: Barbaresco D.o.g.c. "Rabajà"

General comment: a very classy label with good matching black and white, with scripts in gold. no coat of arms, but a sketch of the hills of the cru "Rabaja" in Barbaresco Village. Alway very classy to the number of bottles produced.

The letter F on the right should mean "FALLETTO", the producer; so this producer counts on the fame of its wine more than the charme of the label. Possible.

Vote: 72/100

Originality: nothing original in it. You would not note, if not because of the fame of the producer.

Vote 42/100

Script: I do like the chosen colours and the fonts. As well as the F-logo.

Vote: 77/100

OVERALL VOTE: 63,66 (/100) - ACCEPTABLE

LABEL 9 - DUEMANI "ALTROVINO"

 DATA SHEET:

Origin: Tuscany/Toscana - (ITALY)

Type of Wine: Red - Cabernet franc 50% + Merlot 50% (Costa Toscana IGP)

Producer: Duemani

Name of the Wine: Altrovino

General comment: It is clear the attempt to create a particular label and and artistic touch. Sometimes this goes too far, like in this case, according to my personal taste. The multicolor dots, leaving space just for the scripts give me a sort of headache and confusion. The scripts are almost overwhelmed by these dots. Too many. I count 7 or 8 different colours, without a real criteria if not to impress the consumer. Defenitly it does not match my (classical) taste. Considering than  that the wine has not a  particular fame, some cleared explanation would have been better. Maybe it could be a sort of divisionism or even better pointillisme, but Segantini or Seurat are very  distant form this label.

I don't see the name of the producer. At least here and it's already serious. Sorry.

Vote 37/100

Originality: here the judgement is opposite: the pourpourri of dots makes very particular the label. One can say not pretty, but by sure you will remember it. If this, and just this, was the aim it has been reached.

Vote 88/100

Script: Difficult to judge; they are lost between the dots. Except for the script "ALTROVINO" the rest is too little, too dispersed, somehow lost in the ensemble.

Vote 39/100

OVERALL VOTE: 54,66 (/100) - LIGHTLY UGLY

LABEL 8 - ANAPERENNA - GLAETZER WINES

DATA SHEET:

Origin: Barossa Valley - (AUSTRALIA)

Type of Grapes: (Red) - Cabernet Sauvignon + Shiraz

Producer: Glaetzer Wines 

Name of the Wine: Anaperenna

General Comment: Very particular label. Combination of white and black (always correct) with a little drop of pale blue to indicate the zone of origin. It matches. It is very clear how much effort has been put to create this label (and the others of the producer are even more impressive). The name come from the Roman Godness Anna Perenna; here the text from the site of the producers that explains: "The name Anaperenna has been inspired by Anna Perenna, the Roman goddess of the New Year. Anna Perenna symbolises the year's cycle and her name translates as 'enduring year'. Romans honoured Anna Perenna with a festival held on the first full moon of the Roman calendar. On March 15th they would ask Anna to grant them longevity, and a healthy year for each glass of wine they drank on that day."

The symbol at the contrary is a (quite stylized) ankh, i.e. the Egyptian cross meaning resurrection and above all l"ife" (think about the name Tut - Ankh - Amon, i.e.  "the living image of Amon"); good idea but it is difficult to glimpse the Egyptian ankh; it is strange because it other labels of the same producer he represented the Egyptian symbols as they were. 

The Egyptian ankh was: 

 The label is surely beautiful, just I am not crazy for the symbol used. Proportions are good and its semplicity gives an idea of force.

Vote: 74/100

Originality: very original. No doubts. Very original also the name. Top Class.  By sure you would note this bottle in between the others; just a little flaw that symbol.

Vote: 91/100

Script: Simple and beautiful. Super the e with line under. A touch of pure class.

Vote: 89/100

OVERALL VOTE: 84,66 (/100) - REMARKABLE

LABEL 7 - LE THADEE "GIULIO II"

DATA SHEET

Origin: Umbria - (ITALY)

Type of Grapes: (Red) Sangiovese è Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon

Producer: Le Thadee

Name of the Wine: Montefalco D.o.c. "Giulio II"

General Comment: We are going to Central Italy, in the Region called Umbria. The wine is a red Montefalco D.o.c.. The label is really intersting. A very good choice of red and white, with a stylized logo in the very center in a T-shape sign; this T-shape logo represents also a wineyard (besides the T of Thadee) and it gives the idea of a deeply conceived label. Arount the T-shape there are the 4 cardinal points (in Italian) with a red X that in reality has also a cross, in vertical borken, while in horizontal represented by the vintage (again split in two); substantially, around the T-shape there is a windrose.

Very, very beautiful the dashed edges that give again a tone of uniqueness. The labels "dresses" very vell the bottle with a perfect proporotion. In complex a very refined and recherchée label. The name Giulio II, very particular is dedicated to the Pope Giulio II (i.e. Giuliano della Rovere 1453 - 1513); just a little flaw: his coat of arms (similar in shape) was on blue background, as you can see here:

Coat of Arms of Pope Giulio II

In any way you can feel the hand of an artist behind and I like the tone of the red and in general the label gives you an idea of refinement.

This labels is in a trittico with other 2 (Carlo Re and Pio IX, so a King or better an Emperor, and again a Pope). I will judge then also the other 2 labels, later on.

Vote: 97/100

Originality: It is a very original label, as well as the given name. It hits by sure your attention in a shelf. Bravi!

Vote: 97/100

Script: The scripts and fonts  are normal but they do match with the style; a little effort more, would be just a super-must. In any way no critics at all.

Vote: 74/100

OVERALL VOTE: 89,33 (/100) - VERY REMARKABLE

LABEL 6 - CHATEAU CROIX DE LABRIE "SAINT- EMILION GRAND CRU"

DATA SHEET

Origin: Bordeaux - Zone: Saint Emilion - (FRANCE)

Type of Grapes: (Red) Merlot 98% + 2% Cabernet Sauvignon

Producer: Axelles & Pierre Courdurié

Name of the Wine: Chateau Croix de Labrie -Saint-Emilion Grand-Cru -

General Comment: I think every Nation has its own style. While being Italian and so in competition with our "cousins" behind the Alps, I have to admit the French do have style in labels. (as usual I don't comment the wine itself). I really like this label: clean, impressive with a splendid Red Cross of the Templars Order into relief and in a very beatiful shining glaze. The shape of the label is correct and very interesting and "dresses" very well and with elegance gue bottle. All the details written in a correct way.

Some vintages have the number of the bottles produded that year (I like it). I do like the script "mis en bouteille au chateau" (i.e. "put in the bottle at the castle"). Also the name of the Grand Cru into relief is really nice. I would say in general a top label. The continous changing of labels in the years means a continous research, but maybe still in progress.

Vote: 96/100

Originality: I think the Templar Red Cross, put into relief and shining is a must. This deserves a top vote. Something more in the body of the label would have brought to a 100/100. 

Vote 88/100

Script: Very beautiful the cursive of the name of the Castle and also the font for "Chateau". Less the rest. I do like in any way the red script into relief.

Vote 74/100

OVERALL VOTE: 86 (/100) - VERY REMARKABLE

LABEL 5 - BAROLO MONPRIVATO

DATA SHEET

Origin: Piedmont/Piemonte; Zone Langhe - (ITALY)

Type of Grapes: Red - Nebbiolo 100%

Producer: Mascarello Giuseppe e Figlio

Name of the Wine: Barolo D.o.c..g. "Monprivato"

This is a masterpiece (for me) of label. The wine supports the beauty. This deserves to be examinated in detail:

General Comment: Very beautiful central coat of arms (I could not detect from whom) colourfull but not confusing. The motto has a meaning SOLUM HABET QUI DAT (just who gives, has/obtains) with the last 2 word maybe a little too close. The 2 lions give a good sense of balance. I do like the producer writes the number of the bottle (always stylish) and the numbers of production (23319 Albeise bottles, 691 Magnum, 96 Double Magnum and 5 14 liters). I think also a right mark to write on the bottom that the owners are producers since 1881. Beautiful also the idea to put the name of the Cru in the zone with the preposition "in" not correct in normal Italian but very correct in very elevated and aulic Italian. Top!

Another remarkable mark. So a very balanced label with no defects. (not 100/100 just because the QUI DAT too close)

Vote: 95/100

Originality: this label is remarkable for the size of the coat of arms. The name MASCARELLO is much bigger of the wine (theoretically it shouldn't) and gives the idea that the producer is much more important that the wine. The details of production makes this wine remarkable even in its semplicity.

Vote 88/100

Script: maybe the less impressive of the label. Nothing bad but also nothing particular.

Vote 69/100

OVERALL VOTE 84 (/100) - REMARKABLE

LABEL 4 - GUIDO PORRO

 Beautiful label  from Barolo zone (Piedmont).

General Comment: This label represents a perfect balance between style, tradition and beauty. I always like the combination of black and white and this label is a good example why. It is correct, having the script BAROLO bigger than all the rest. A sign of modesty from the producer to be appreciated. I very like the script VIGNA RIONDA in old Gothic font, in dark red. I find the drawing of the village of Serralunga d'Alba very lovely, and with a good V shape. Also the topo name, in black background gives a good idea of balance. Maybe I would search to increase a little the font of this script, but this is not a problem at all.

Vote: 84/100

Originality: The label is quite original, even though the idea of a drawing of the zone of production is widely used. But this cannot be a defect. The scripts in Gothic marks the note. The choice of black and white - always correct - is not very original. 

Vote: 67/100

Script: As said, I really liked the Gothic script. Less the top. But the vote remain good.

Vote: 90/100

OVERALL VOTE: 80,33 - REMARKABLE

LABEL 3 - VILLSCHEIDER

Label Nr. 3 - VILLSCHEIDER

Interesting label from Suedtirol/Alto Adige

General Comment: The name  of the producer is quite hard to remember (Villscheider) but this is not a fault. The label seems quite good and shows quite a study behind. The choice of colours is really good. Gold is one of my favourite like black. Together they are always top. Very beautiful the castle trimmed insied a flag (?) or sunset. Dimensions are correct. Maybe, the bottom script would have been better in gold. In any way a fine and rafinate label. The scripts are poor but enough. I think a good balance between info and style.

Vote: 86

Originality: this label can be remembered in a shelf 

Vote: 73

Script: The golden script is good, while the  white on the bottom sounds a little poor. 

Vote: 62

OVERALL VOTE 73,66 - FINE

LABEL 2 - "PIETRA CALDA"

DATA SHEET

Origin: Campania. Zone: Avellino - (ITALY)

Type of Grapes: Red - Fiano 100%

Producer: Feudi di San Gregorio

Name of the Wine: Fiano di Avellino D.o.c.g. "Pietracalda"

The second label I would like to judge is this Pietra Calda ("Hot Stone"), a wine (Sangiovese, Tuscany) without any further adding.

General Comment: The name in Italian sound plain.  Personally I don't  like when a label is so short of info about the wine. Neither for me, as common consumer, Pietra Calda means anything particular. The bottle is done for this wine being not in normal stock and this means  a huge investment is the esthetical vision. The result leaves me quite perplexed. I find the label too little and too simple. The red square on the top has no appeal (maybe symbolizes the "red stone" ... who knows). My judgement is negative. (some points given for the effort done and money spent)

Vote 33/100

Originality: this label does not hit the attention. Quite the contrary, I would say. Some originality though there is

Vote: 47/100

Script: Very difficult to judge.  Nothing special, very short. The colour is fine

Vote: 45/100

OVERALL VOTE: 41,66 (/100) - UGLY

LABEL 1 - TENUTA CARLEONE "IL GUERCIO"

 DATA SHEET

Origin: Tuscany/Toscana - (ITALY)

Type of Grapes: (Red) - Sangiovese 100% 

Producer: Tenuta di Carleone

Name of the Wine: Toscana IGT "Il Guercio"

General Comment: The first label I would like to judge is this of Tenuta di Carleone, a wine (Sangiovese, Tuscany) called "Il Guercio" that means "The One-eyed".The name in Italian sound quite good. It is short. Easy to remember. The colours are quite simple (black and white) denoting a not expensive label. In its semplicity the label has style. The coat of arms on the top gives a litthe drop of aristocracy without exagerations. The coat of arms is beautiful and I like it has been converted into black and white. 

The dimensions of the label are very big (I think on purpose) to mark again the contrast between black and white. This is confirmed by the top in white with white sealing wax. Touché!

Vote: 78/100

Originality: this label, though lovely would not hit your memory. On the shelf you would just pass. I like the style but it hits with the originality. what a pity!

Vote: 53/100

Script: I do like both fonts used: for "Tenuta di Carleone" in a running cursive in contrast with a book antiqua font for the name "IL GUERCIO" all in capital letters. Good job, good effect.

Vote: 85/100

OVERALL VOTE: 70,33 (/100) - NICE

CRITERIA OF JUDGEMENT

Now I will discuss the criteria of judgement.

1) General description of the label (colours, shape, ideas): vote 1/100

2) Originality (how you would note it on a shelf): vote 1/100 

3) Materials: vote 1/100

4) Fonts and scripts: 1/100

The results divided by 4 and you get the final vote:

0-30 "very ugly"

31-47 "ugly"

48-59 "lightly ugly"

60-65 "acceptable"

66-70 "quite nice"

70-75 "nice"

76 -80 "beautiful"

81-85 "remarkable"

86-90 "very remarkable"

91-95 "exeptional"

96   "exeptional plus"

97  "extra exeptional"

98 "almost a masterpiece

99 "masterpiece"

100 "non plus ultra"

I am wondering if it is worthy for the last votes to establish a sort of prize. We'll see. 

THE ART OF (WINE) LABELS

LABELS GAZETTE

People go out for dinner. Take a good bottle of wine. They drink it while chatting. They go away. The bottle remains - hopefully - empty on the table. What does remain of it? Some memories: the name, the kind of wine, the sensantions, the smile of the person sat in front and the LABEL.

Well, not all! Some remain. Other disappear. I am here because my roots are from the Land of Wine par execellence (one of) i.e. Piedmont, Langhe. I  love wines. I love more my land. I love drinking wines; I love more the esthetics. 

So mixing up these passions and loves I decided to open this blog, intented to judge, severly judge I would say, the quality of labels of wine bottles (maybe also of spirits?) I will meet up on my path.

Who I am to judge? Simply no-one and for this reason I judge without mercy and I don't expect from my judgement to receive any praise or complain as well.

So let's get started!