SÉMION aged wine spirit

The Art of Distillation & the Value of Time

Created by Kosteas Distillery, SÉMION is the result of the Kosteas family’s long-standing dedication to Greek distillation and craftsmanship. Based in Kalamata, Greece, the family combines generations of expertise with a contemporary vision, rooted in quality, patience, and respect for the raw material.

SÉMION, from the Greek σήμειον (mark, sign), is conceived as a symbol of distinction. The design translates this idea into a physical object where the bottle itself acts as a quiet marker of quality, time, and intention.

Design Approach

The design communicates through presence rather than decoration.

The rounded, grounded form conveys maturity and balance. The matte deep blue/purple upper body functions as a visual seal and the transparent base reveals the aged spirit, allowing time to become visible. This contrast reflects the core idea: what matters is revealed, not displayed.

The logotype is treated as a signature mark, applied in gold as a subtle seal of excellence. A minimal geometric motif, inspired by the Greek meander and abstracted into a contemporary form resembling the letter “S” reinforces the idea of a coded, recognizable sign. The color palette—deep blue/purple, gold, and amber—expresses depth, value, and time, without relying on cultural clichés.

SÉMION is positioned as a marker of distinction crafted for moments of intention, where quality is not showcased, but recognized.

Brand Name: Konstantinos Kontinos

Photographer: George Pavlakos

Video: George Pavlakos, Christos Andropoulos

Font: Aegithalos by George Triantafyllakos, atypical.gr

Silk screen bottle printing: Kouvelas SA