The capsule is the foil or wax sleeve that covers the cork at the top of the wine bottle. Most customers do not specify it; the producer defaults to a standard foil capsule in a color the producer has stocked. The capsule choice, though small, contributes to the overall visual impression. A serious estate label deserves a deliberately chosen capsule.
Capsule materials
Three materials dominate. Tin-based foil (modern standard, smooth, easily printed). Aluminum foil (lighter, cheaper, slightly less premium feel). Wax seal (traditional, dramatic, requires specialized opening). Tin is our default. Wax is available as an upgrade for customers commissioning heirloom-grade orders.
Capsule color
Match the capsule color to the foil on the label. Antique gold foil wants a soft champagne-toned capsule. Bright gold foil wants a polished gold capsule. Silver foil wants a polished silver capsule. Bright contrast (gold foil with black capsule, for example) reads as deliberate and modern; matched color reads as classical. We default to the classical match.
Custom capsules
High-end programs can specify a custom-printed capsule with the family crest or brand monogram repeating around the capsule. The cost is modest, approximately ten percent of the per-bottle cost, and the visual effect is significant. The capsule reads as deliberate when the brand mark continues from the label up onto the foil at the top of the bottle.