Birra Virgilius – Craft Brewery Brand & Website

Project Overview

Creation of the institutional website for Birra Virgilius, a craft brewery in Mantova, Italy. The project encompassed complete brand development including visual identity, typography, color palette, and photographic production of products. The goal was to establish a premium, artisanal positioning in the competitive Italian craft beer market.

Key Achievements

  • WordPress development with fully responsive design optimized for mobile and desktop
  • Complete photographic production and professional image editing for beer catalog
  • Visual identity development including typography, color palette, and brand guidelines
  • Brand consolidation with "Birra da Favola" (Fairytale Beer) narrative
  • Reinforced artisanal and premium positioning in craft beer market
  • E-commerce integration for online beer sales
  • Multilingual support (Italian/English) for international visitors

Project Scope

100%
Custom Photography
WordPress
CMS Platform
2
Languages (IT/EN)

Creative Process

Brand Strategy: Developed the "Birra da Favola" narrative positioning, connecting the brewery's artisanal approach to the rich storytelling tradition of the Mantova region, home to the poet Virgil.

Visual Identity: Created a cohesive visual system with carefully selected typography, a warm color palette reflecting the amber tones of craft beer, and elegant design elements suggesting premium quality.

Photography: Produced all product photography in-house, capturing the character of each beer variety through lighting, composition, and styling that emphasized the artisanal nature of the brewing process.

Web Development: Built a responsive WordPress site that serves as both a brand showcase and e-commerce platform, making it easy for the brewery to manage content and process online orders.

Results: Successfully established Birra Virgilius as a premium craft brewery with a distinctive brand identity and professional digital presence that supports both local and international sales.