- Reinforced cartons, fluted carriers and rigid gift boxes built around heavy 375 ml, 750 ml and 1.5 L glass wine bottles.
- CubitPack manufactures folding and corrugated runs from 1,000 boxes (rigid boxes from 50) in 10 to 14 business days.
- Free structural dielines, free artwork support, zero tooling fees and free ground delivery to all 50 US states.
- Add die-cut bottle neck collars, E-flute dividers, EVA foam cradles, integrated carry handles or metallic vineyard crests.
Custom Wine Boxes
Custom wine boxes engineered for 750 ml Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne bottles, tasting room carriers, wine club shipments and collector sets. Folding and corrugated runs start at 1,000 boxes (or 50 for rigid gift boxes), produced in 10 to 14 business days with 4 to 5 day rush. Enjoy free design help, zero die or plate charges, and free shipping to all 50 states after proof approval.
What are custom wine boxes?
Custom wine boxes are reinforced folding cartons, fluted corrugated carriers and rigid presentation cases tailored to the exact diameter, shoulder taper and weight of glass wine bottles. A filled 750 ml bottle weighs roughly 2.8 to 3.6 pounds, so ordinary thin cartons buckle at the base unless built with an auto lock bottom, double-wall tray or dense rigid chipboard. Inside the box, die-cut neck collars, corrugated partitions or custom foam inserts lock the bottle punt and capsule in place so glass never clinks during vineyard carry-out or parcel transit. At CubitPack, custom wine boxes start at 1,000 units for folding and corrugated styles (or 50 units for luxury rigid boxes) and ship in 10 to 14 business days, with 4 to 5 day rush available. Every order includes free design help, no die or plate charges, guaranteed Pantone color matching, and free shipping across all 50 states after you approve a digital proof and 3D mockup.
Wine boxes facts
- Minimum
- 1,000 boxes (50 for rigid)
- Turnaround
- 10 to 14 business days
- Rush
- 4 to 5 days, quoted
- Materials
- Corrugated, kraft board, white card, rigid board
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone, inside lid print, white ink on kraft
- Finishes
- Soft-touch, matte, gloss, foil stamping, emboss, spot UV
- Add-ons
- Neck collars, bottle dividers, EVA foam, handles, windows
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 states
Which wine box style fits my bottle count and channel?
| Style | Best for | Bottle capacity | Base support | Internal bracing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto lock bottom | Retail shelf display for single 750 ml bottles | 1 bottle (375 ml to 1.5 L) | Pre-glued crash-lock floor | Top neck collar tab |
| Gable box with handle | Winery tasting room carry-out and vineyard tours | 1 or 2 bottles | Reinforced locking bottom | Center divider for 2-packs |
| Magnetic closure rigid | Reserve vintages, corporate gifts and VIP allocations | 1 or 2 bottles + accessories | 2 mm wrapped rigid board | EVA foam or velvet tray |
| Mailer box with insert | DTC wine club allocations and seasonal tasting flights | 1, 2 or 3 bottles laid flat | Double-wall corrugated tray | Molded flute or card cradle |
| Two-piece box | Holiday gift sets pairing wine with stemware or corkscrew | 1 or 2 bottles + glasses | Rigid or folded base tray | Die-cut multi-cavity insert |
| Tube box | Boutique single-bottle presentation and sparkling wines | 1 bottle (750 ml) | Rolled paperboard base plug | Snug cylindrical wall |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size custom wine box do I need?
Every wine box is cut to your bottle's exact inside dimensions (length × width × height in inches). Always measure the widest belly of your glass bottle: a slope-shouldered Burgundy or sparkling Champagne bottle is up to 0.5 inches wider than a straight-sided Bordeaux bottle of the same 750 ml volume. Whether you are comparing wine bottle boxes, wine gift boxes with logo, wine carrier boxes, corrugated wine shipping boxes or wine boxes with logo, we size the template to your exact container.
| Inside size (in) | Typically fits | Popular style |
|---|---|---|
| 2.75 × 2.75 × 10 in | 375 ml half-bottle (demi) of dessert, ice or tasting wine | Auto lock bottom or straight tuck |
| 3.25 × 3.25 × 12.25 in | 750 ml Bordeaux bottle (Cabernet, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc) | Auto lock bottom with neck tab |
| 3.625 × 3.625 × 12 in | 750 ml Burgundy bottle (Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Barolo) | Auto lock bottom or tube box |
| 3.75 × 3.75 × 12.75 in | 750 ml heavy sparkling wine or Champagne bottle | Auto lock bottom or rigid box |
| 7.25 × 3.625 × 13 in | Two 750 ml bottles side by side with a center partition | Gable carrier, two-piece or mailer |
| 4.5 × 4.5 × 14.5 in | 1.5 L Magnum collector bottle | Magnetic closure rigid or corrugated |
Suggested inside size: 2.75 × 2.75 × 10 in
A starting point. Your account manager confirms the size with you before the proof.
Quote this size →Know your product's size? Work out the inside box size with our free box size calculator.
Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose wine boxes?
- Identify bottle moldCheck whether your glass is Bordeaux (3.0 in), Burgundy (3.4 in), Alsace flute or Champagne (3.6 in) diameter.
- Support the base weightNever use an unglued bottom flap for 750 ml glass; choose an auto lock bottom, corrugated tray or rigid base.
- Lock the bottle neckAdd a die-cut top collar ring or corrugated cradle so the narrow neck cannot swing side to side.
- Match your sales channelPick gable handles for tasting room walk-outs, fluted mailers for wine clubs, or rigid boxes for VIP gifts.
- Select board and finishPair dark matte or soft-touch lamination with gold foil vineyard crests, or use raw kraft for organic estates.
- Approve your 3D proofVerify neck hole alignment, divider spacing and vintage typography on your free digital proof before payment.
What are wine boxes made of?
Which finishes can wine boxes have?
Which add-ons can I get?
Wine boxes specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Board stocks | Heavy paperboard, E-flute / B-flute corrugated, unbleached kraft, 2 mm rigid board |
| Board caliper & burst strength | Card (paperboard), kraft, E-flute or B-flute corrugated matched to product weight |
| Printing | Full-color CMYK, Pantone (PMS) spot colors, inside lid printing, white ink on kraft |
| Protective coatings | Soft-touch lamination, matte lamination, gloss lamination |
| Special finishes | Metallic foil stamping, embossing, debossing, spot UV |
| Internal bottle bracing | Folded neck collars, corrugated cell dividers, custom EVA or EPE foam, honeycomb inserts |
| Size range | Custom sized for 187 ml splits, 375 ml, 750 ml, 1.5 L magnums and multi-packs |
| Minimum order | From 1,000 boxes for folding/corrugated (50 for rigid); delivered within ±5% tolerance |
| Pre-payment proofs | Free 2D dieline proof and 3D mockup before payment; paid physical sample credited to order |
| Production time | 10 to 14 business days standard; 4 to 5 business days rush |
| Delivery | Free ground shipping across all 50 US states |
Ready to quote your wine boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What do wineries and beverage brands pack in custom wine boxes?
From tasting room carry-out totes in Napa, Sonoma and Willamette Valley to holiday corporate gifts and quarterly wine club allocations, the box structure is engineered around glass weight, bottle diameter and presentation. Here are the four applications our packaging specialists build most often for vineyards and merchants.
Wine boxes design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom wine box mistakes?
Most damaged wine shipments or split cartons come from underestimating bottle weight or mold diameter differences. Check these five. When specifying branded wine boxes, wholesale wine boxes, bulk custom wine boxes, personalized wine boxes and custom size wine boxes, avoid these common production mistakes
- Ordering a 3.25 in Bordeaux box for a 3.5 in Burgundy or Champagne bottle, which prevents the bottle from fitting.
- Using an unglued reverse tuck bottom instead of a pre-glued auto lock bottom for a 3.2 lb filled wine bottle.
- Skipping an upper neck collar tab inside a tall bottle carton, letting the narrow glass neck swing side to side.
- Packing two bottles in a gable carrier or gift box without a full-height corrugated partition between them.
- Printing vintage years directly on the carton instead of using a front window or sticker for small lots.
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Share your logo, a sketch or an AI image. We'll rebuild every element cleanly onto your box dieline and send a 3D mockup, free.
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Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your box dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom vs stock wine boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) | Custom from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle mold fit | One generic size that leaves Bordeaux rattling or pinches Burgundy | Cut to your exact Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone or Champagne bottle |
| Base & neck security | Standard flaps that sag under 3.5 lb glass bottles | Pre-glued auto lock bottom and die-cut neck collar bracing |
| Vineyard presentation | Plain brown or white corrugated with no estate branding | Pantone vineyard colors, foil crests and inside-lid tasting notes |
| Minimum order | Unprinted bundles | 1,000 folding/corrugated boxes (or 50 rigid gift boxes) |
| Turnaround | Ships as plain stock | 10 to 14 business days (4 to 5 days rush) |
Get custom wine boxes sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are wine boxes safe and sustainable?
Auto lock bases and fluted cushioning
Pre-glued crash-lock bottoms and E-flute or B-flute corrugated liners support heavy 750 ml and 1.5 L glass bottles without bottom blowout.Drop and crush testing available
Ask about our structural prototyping and drop/crush testing service before launching multi-bottle e-commerce wine carriers.FSC paperboard and recycled corrugated
FSC-certified boards, unbleached kraft and recycled corrugated stocks are available on request through our partner network.How do I order custom wine boxes?
Tell us what you need
Size, quantities or AI conceptCompare volume pricing
Dedicated account managerApprove your proof
Digital proof + 3D mockupMade and shipped
Free to all 50 statesHow much do custom wine boxes cost?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Box style & board
A folding E-flute carton costs less per unit than a 2 mm rigid boxBottle capacity
Single 750 ml boxes use less board than 2-bottle or 3-bottle setsOrder quantity
Unit price drops substantially at 2,500 and 5,000 cartonsInserts & finishes
EVA foam cavities, foil stamping and soft-touch film add stepsIf your winery bottles both a narrow Bordeaux Cabernet and a wider Burgundy Pinot Noir, size your retail carton around the wider 3.625 inch Burgundy diameter and use a dual-ring neck collar so one dieline fits both. First orders get 10% off, and we beat written US competitor quotes. Buyers ordering auto lock bottom wine boxes or single 750 ml retail wine boxes can compare up to three quantities in one quote.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
See it before you payPrinted sample
Of your own designHow does shipping work?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
Dedicated specialist
One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkWine boxes questions
What size box fits a standard 750 ml wine bottle?
It depends on the bottle mold. A straight-sided 750 ml Bordeaux bottle (Cabernet, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc) fits a 3.25 × 3.25 × 12.25 inch inside box. A wider slope-shouldered 750 ml Burgundy bottle (Pinot Noir, Chardonnay) fits 3.625 × 3.625 × 12.0 inches.
Why can't I use a standard reverse tuck bottom for a glass wine bottle?
A full 750 ml glass wine bottle weighs around 2.8 to 3.6 pounds concentrated on a 3-inch circular base. If a shopper lifts the box, an unglued friction tuck bottom will push open. Always choose a pre-glued auto lock bottom, corrugated tray or rigid box.
How do you keep the narrow neck of a wine bottle from rattling inside a square box?
While the lower bottle body fills the square base, the 1.15 inch neck sits in open space at the top. We add an extended inner fifth-panel neck flap with a circular die-cut hole that folds down over the bottle shoulder and locks the neck centered.
What is the minimum order for custom wine boxes?
For printed paperboard folding cartons and corrugated wine carriers or mailers, the minimum order is 1,000 boxes. If you need luxury hinged magnetic closure rigid boxes or two-piece rigid presentation boxes for reserve vintages, our rigid box minimum is 50 boxes.
Can you make a two-bottle or three-bottle wine carrier with dividers?
Yes. We build 2-bottle and 3-bottle gable carry-out boxes, two-piece gift boxes and corrugated wine club mailers with full-height E-flute or B-flute partitions so glass bottles never clink together during transport.
Can I add a front window so shoppers can see the bottle label inside?
Yes. We can die-cut an open vertical window or a clear film-patched window on the front panel timed to your front wine label height. That lets one branded winery box work across multiple varietals and vintage years.
Do you offer foam inserts for wine and stemware gift sets?
Yes. For holiday gift sets that pair a 750 ml bottle with crystal wine glasses, an aerator or a waiter's corkscrew, we custom die-cut dense EVA foam, EPE foam or corrugated inserts to each item's exact contour.
How long does production take for custom printed wine boxes?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after you approve your proof and 3D mockup and complete payment. If you have an upcoming harvest release or holiday corporate gifting deadline, 4 to 5 business day rush production is available.
Do I also need custom wine bottle labels to match my boxes?
We print both. You can pair your outer cartons with our custom wine labels and custom bottle labels on estate paper, foil or waterproof film so your bottle label and outer gift box share exact Pantone colors.
Can I test my actual wine bottle in a sample box before ordering 1,000 units?
Yes. Every order includes a free 2D dieline proof and 3D mockup before payment. Because glass mold weights and punt depths vary, you can also order a paid physical sample made to your exact dimensions (credited to your full order), or order our $50 sample kit.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Wine boxes terms, explained
- Bordeaux vs Burgundy mold
- High-shouldered 3.0 in diameter bottle vs slope-shouldered 3.4 in wider bottle
- Auto lock bottom
- A pre-glued folding carton floor that locks flat to support heavy glass bottles
- Neck collar tab
- An internal die-cut flap with a round aperture that braces the narrow bottle neck
- E-flute corrugated
- Fine, rigid 1/16 inch fluted board that prints smoothly while cushioning glass
- Punt
- The indented dimple at the bottom of a wine bottle that adds structural strength
- EVA foam insert
- Dense, smooth closed-cell foam die-cut to cradle collector bottles and glassware
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One dedicated account manager prepares pricing across up to 3 quantities.
- Free design & AI-to-print studio + 3D mockup
- No die or plate charges · 4–5 day rush available
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 10% off your first order
- Reprint or refund if we get it wrong
Every CubitPack fact on this page (1,000-box minimum for folding/corrugated, 50-box minimum for rigid, 10 to 14 business day turnaround, 4 to 5 day rush, free design help and free 50-state shipping) comes from our published product specifications and was checked by a packaging specialist. Bottle dimensions reflect standard 375 ml, 750 ml Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and 1.5 L magnum molds, confirmed per order before proofing. Tell us if something looks wrong.
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What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.