Round Empty 750ml Whiskey Vodka Glass Wine Bottle With Cork Closure

Wine bottles are available in a diverse range of sizes, each having unique names and uses. Here is a detailed account of the common sizes:

1. Small – sized Bottles

• Split / Piccolo (187.5 mL):
  This is a quarter of a standard – sized bottle. It’s just right for a single serving or when you want to taste different wines. You’ll often find it in restaurants as an option for ordering by the glass.
• Half – bottle / Demi (375 mL):
  As the name implies, it contains half the volume of a standard bottle. It’s perfect for two people to share or when you prefer a smaller amount of wine. The term “demi” comes from the French word for “half”.

2. Standard and Moderately – sized Bottles

• Standard Bottle (750 mL):
  This is the most prevalent size. It can hold approximately 5 to 7 glasses of wine, making it suitable for personal drinking or for a small group.
• Magnum (1.5 L):
  It’s equal to two standard bottles. Due to its larger volume, the wine oxidizes more slowly, which is beneficial for aging. It’s a favorite for celebrations and for storing wine in the cellar.

3. Large – sized Bottles (Often for Special Occasions)

• Jeroboam:
  • For still wines such as red or white wine, a Jeroboam holds 2.25 L, which is three times the volume of a standard bottle.
  • For sparkling wines like Champagne, it usually holds 3 L (four times the standard), and it’s sometimes referred to as a “Double Magnum” to avoid confusion.
• Rehoboam (4.5 L):
  With a capacity six times that of a standard bottle, it’s frequently used for red wines and special events.
• Methuselah (6 L):
  It’s eight times the size of a standard bottle. Interestingly, a Methuselah of Champagne has the same volume. It’s an excellent choice for large gatherings.
• Salmanazar (9 L):
  Twelve times the volume of a standard bottle, this is a rare size and is often used for grand events.
• Balthazar (12 L):
  Sixteen times the size of a standard bottle, it makes a striking impression at parties.
• Nebuchadnezzar (15 L):
  Twenty times the volume of a standard bottle, it’s one of the largest commercially available sizes and is often seen at luxury events.

Special Considerations

• Larger Bottles: There are even larger sizes like Solomon (18 L) and Goliath (30 L), but they are extremely rare and usually custom – made.
• Sparkling vs. Still Wines: Sparkling wines may have different size designations. For example, the Jeroboam size varies between still and sparkling wines.
• Spirits: Spirits, such as whiskey, follow similar size concepts but have different names. In the US, a “fifth” (around 750 mL) was historically one – fifth of a gallon.