Gatto Rivera is your Branding & Package Design partner. We are a creative studio that crafts unique brand stories.

A woman is playing a piano in a small, modern room. There is a wall-mounted wine rack with several bottles of wine and a framed poster on the wall that says 'Neyers Napa Valley Chardonnay.' A leafy indoor plant is next to her, and a white ceiling light illuminates the space.

Services

• Brand Strategy

• Master Brand Refresh

• Label & Packaging Design

• Visual Identity & Branding

• Label Tiering & Extension

• Brand Collateral Suites

Gatto Rivera is a boutique design studio boasting a concentrated amount of senior experience. With diverse backgrounds in graphic design, marketing, hospitality, and a deep knowledge of wine and spirits, we bring a unique edge to every project.

We’re a collaborative crew, specializing in package design ranging from premium specialty projects to strategic national and international brand roll-outs. Through thoughtful design, storytelling, and production, we strategically and beautifully bring your brand’s essence to life.

• Folio & Menu Design

• Art Direction

• Name Generation

• Print Design

• Tone & Voice

• Illustration

• Signage & Wayfinding

• Project Management

• Production Oversight

• Photography & Video

• Key Visuals

• Brand Activation

Group of friends raising wine glasses for a toast at a celebration

Nestled in the heart of downtown Napa, Gatto Rivera thrives on the area’s vibrant energy and entrepreneurial spirit. Inspired by the natural beauty of Northern California, our bespoke studio embodies the creativity and passion of the region. We don’t bite, stop by and say hello!

Design
Process

• Intake Survey

• Site Visit

• Visual Kickoff

• Creative Brief

Discovery

• Design Exploration

• Concept Presentations

• Refinement

Concept

• Mechanical Art Creation

• Vendor Correspondence

• Press Check Supervision

Production

Two men sitting at a table in a restaurant, holding hands with glasses of white wine, smiling at the camera.

Partners

Antonio and Tim met at design school, then reconnected serendipitously years later after both building careers in wine package design. After a few lunch meet-ups and Bilco’s beers, they realized something was missing: a truly hands-on, boutique design studio.

Tim Gatto

The Gist: Born and raised in Napa, California, Tim’s love for creativity and design drew him to San Francisco’s vibrant art scene. There, the dots connected as he discovered brand development and package design—a perfect blend of his artistic passion and deep appreciation for Napa’s winegrowing heritage.

Inspired by: Coastal adventures, old wines, and finding the perfect burrito

Passion project: Photo Zines

Experience: B.A. in Communication Design from CSU Chico; Junior Designer at Brand Engine; Senior Designer at Auston Design Group; Senior Designer at CF Napa Brand Design; WSET Level 2

Antonio Rivera

The Gist: Raised in Half Moon Bay, California, Antonio’s early love for art and painting led him to the world of design. In college, he combined his creative passion with the practical skills of graphic design, carving out a niche in beverage branding and package design.

Inspired by: Live music & vinyl, history, and typography (where form meets function)

Passion Project: Creative force behind Maldición brand

Experience: B.A. in Communication Design from CSU Chico; Sr. Package Designer at E. & J. Gallo Winery; Design Director at CF Napa Brand Design

Two women and a girl looking at wine bottles on a shelf against a dark green wall.

Clients

ALAS Foundation
Amorim Cork
Antinori Napa Valley
Apapachos Tortilla Chips
Arabilis Wines
B. Kosuge Wines
Back Room Wines
Barnett Vineyards
BuonGuido Wines
BH James Distillery
Bydand Estate Vineyards
Cadet Wine + Beer Bar
Casino Mine Ranch Wine
Chambers & Chambers Wine
Merchants
Chateau Montelena Winery
Chris Hamilton Cellars
Cline Family Vineyards
Compline Restaurant &
Wine Shop
Con Amor Bontanas y Tequila
Constellation Brands
Crimson Wine Group
Crocker & Starr Wines
DAOU Vineyards
Vinhos Desviso

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Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty Law
DLynn Proctor
Donnachadh Vineyards
E-40
ENZO'S Table
G3 Enterprises
Gallo
Ganau America, Inc
Good Pantry Napa
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
Hill of Tara Wines
Huneeus Wines
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
Joseph Jewell Wines
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
King Estate Winery
La Cheve Bakery & Restaurant
Le Grand USA Craft Barrels
Lofty Wines
Maitre de Chai Wine
Mayacamas Vineyards
Mean Spirits Distillery
Migliavacca Wine Co
Moët Hennessy
Morenita Foods

Niner Family Estates
Ones by Sabonis
Paper Planes Wine Co
Paradigm Winery
Pass Wines
Pedroncelli Winery
Proxy Wines
Ramey Wine Cellars
Revik Wine Co
Rippey Family Vineyards
Rodney Strong Vineyards
Saracina Vineyards
Seppi Craft Wine
Silver Oak Cellars
Sixteen 600 Winery
The Forge Artisan Pizza
The Oxbow School
The River Club
Tidings Wine
Toje Wines
Treasury Wine Estates
Trefethen Family Vineyards
Walla Walla Vintners
West Won Bread
WX Brands
YB Wine Co.

Since then, Gatto Rivera has built a reputation for thoughtful, craft-driven branding in the wine, spirits, and hospitality space—partnering with clients on everything from naming and brand identity to full packaging systems. The approach is collaborative, detail-obsessed, and rooted in the belief that great design is a product of great brand stories.