Metaxa Grande Fine

Standout Features:

• Nationally-inspired color palette
• Unique bottle shape
• Intrinsically Greek

Over the past couple of years, there seems to have been an unprecedented number of unveiled bottle designs that are revamping the industry as a whole. However, rarely could we see such a seamless blend of contemporary design and deeply rooted traditional elements that adorn the Metaxa Grande Fine bottle.

Appointed by the House of Metaxa, Karavellas x Team worked closely with the Greek street artist Cacao Rocks to bring life to the third edition of this iconic decanter.

His original painting masterfully pays tribute to the natural beauty of Greece, its rich tradition and history, craftsmanship, art, and ultimately, the way of living. Expressionist only at first glance, it seamlessly “hides” familiar Greek symbols, toponyms, and archeological finds.

Cacao Rocks’ primary source of inspiration comes from his French grandfather, who discovered Greece during the Second World War and fell in love with its culture and traditions. After the horrors of war, he traveled far to the Cyclades, where he nurtured his talent for film photography. His favorite island, Mykonos, where he took hundreds of pictures, enchanted him with its architecture, windmills, art, and intrinsically bohemian lifestyle.

The color palette, while inspired by the national flag, draws heavily from personal impressions: ample porcelain white for the Greek architecture, blue instead of the Aegean Sea, and gold accents that represent the sun-bathed Cyclades.

Note how the three sides of the gift box, when put next to each other, complete the Metaxa Grande Fine’s visual identity, emphasizing its presence on the store shelves.