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Wine Bottle Sizes Guide
Wine bottle sizes can vary, and they often have specific names associated with them. Please note that these names may vary slightly in different regions, and the Jeroboam, Rehoboam, Methuselah, Salmanazar, Balthazar, and Nebuchadnezzar sizes can be used for different capacities depending on whether they are used for still wine or sparkling wine.
Always check the specific details for each wine producer or region as there can be variations. Here's a table describing some common wine bottle sizes along with their names and capacities:
| Name | Capacity (Liters) | Capacity (Fluid Ounces) | Common Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Split | 0.1875 | 6.3 | |
| Half Bottle | 0.375 | 12.7 | Demi |
| Standard Bottle | 0.75 | 25.4 | 750ml |
| Magnum | 1.5 | 50.8 | Mag |
| Jeroboam Or Double-Magnum | 3.0 | 101.4 | D-Mag |
| Rehoboam | 4.5 | 152.1 | |
| Methuselah | 6.0 | 203.2 | 6Ltr |
| Salmanazar | 9.0 | 304.3 | |
| Balthazar | 12.0 | 406.4 | |
| Nebuchadnezzar | 15.0 | 507.9 |
Wine Bottle Shapes
Wine bottle shapes can vary, and different styles are often associated with specific types of wine. Here's a table describing some common wine bottle shapes along with characteristics:
| Shape | Characteristics | Common Wine Types |
|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux | Tall with straight sides and high shoulders. | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
| Burgundy | Wider bowl, sloping shoulders. | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
| Rhône | Similar to Bordeaux but with more rounded shoulders. | Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre |
| Champagne | High and tapered with thick glass to withstand pressure. | Sparkling wines, Champagne |
| Hock | Tall and slender with a slight taper. | German white wines |
| Alsace | Similar to Riesling bottles but often with a long neck. | Alsace white wines, particularly Riesling |
| Mosel | Tall and slim, often with a slight taper. | German and Austrian white wines, Riesling |
| Port | Short and stout with a wide bottom. | Port, fortified wines |
| Chianti | Round body with a short neck. | Chianti, Sangiovese-based wines |
| Sherry | Tall and slender with a narrow neck. | Sherry, fortified wines |