Tigris, Kavaklıdere

Label design for Tigris, Kavaklıdere. Tigris is a contemporary wine collection by Kavaklıdere, one of Turkey’s leading wineries and the country’s first private wine producer, founded in 1929. With nearly a century of winemaking heritage, Kavaklıdere is recognised for championing both indigenous Anatolian grape varieties and international cultivars, producing wines that reflect the richness of Turkey’s diverse terroirs takes its name from the ancient Latin word for the Dicle River. One of the legendary rivers of Mesopotamia.

Inspired by its untamed flow, we created a series of labels that transform the river’s movement into bold, abstract landscapes. Through layered organic shapes, flowing contours, and a sense of continuous motion, the illustrations capture the rhythm and energy of water while remaining clean, contemporary, and instantly recognisable.

Each wine carries its own personality through colour: deep burgundy for the red, fresh greens for the white, and soft coral tones for the rosé. The bespoke illustrations shift in palette and composition to reflect the character of each varietal, while a refined typographic layout and consistent graphic language create a cohesive collection across the range. Together, the labels celebrate nature, heritage, and the timeless rhythm of flowing water through a modern, expressive visual identity.