Branding the north: Beyond birch and minimalism

Early branding ideas

Branding is close to my heart, maybe because I’ve always believed that how something looks should echo how it feels. So when I ask myself what a Nordic wine should look like, I know one thing for certain:

Not the pale birch-and-linen minimalism.


Instead, I’m drawn to the dark woodlands of Småland.
To folklore. To mystery. To something raw and a little wild.

Think John Bauer. How he illustrated deep forests, moss-covered giants, and the soft tension between beauty and shadow. That’s the visual language I want to explore for this wine.

This section is still a work in progress. But the feeling is already there.

Ronja Bo Gustavsson

Ronja Bo Gustavsson is a private sommelier based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Through SubRosa, she creates personalized wine experiences for small groups and businesses, focusing on making every detail special.

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