The Different Wine Bottle Sizes and Their Names

The Different Wine Bottle Sizes and Their Names

If you're a wine lover, you've probably come across various bottle sizes. Each size has its own name and specific purpose. In this blog, we explain the most common wine bottle sizes so you can choose the perfect one for your occasion!

1. Small Bottle Sizes

187.5 ml - Piccolo

This small bottle is often used for sparkling wine and is ideal for a single glass of wine.

375 ml - Demi (Half Bottle)

As the name suggests, this is half the size of a standard wine bottle. Perfect for a dinner for two or for trying out a new wine.

2. Standard and Larger Bottle Sizes

750 ml - Standard Bottle

This is the most common wine bottle size and holds about five glasses of wine. Ideal for dinners and gatherings.

1.5 liters - Magnum

A magnum holds two standard bottles of wine and is often used for special occasions or for better aging of wines.

3 liters - Jeroboam

This bottle holds four standard bottles of wine and is often used for celebrations and exclusive wines.

4.5 liters - Rehoboam

Mostly used for champagne but occasionally for other wines. Contains six standard bottles.

6 liters - Methuselah

This giant bottle holds eight standard bottles and is perfect for parties and large gatherings.

9 liters - Salmanazar

Equivalent to twelve standard bottles of wine, essentially an entire wine case in one bottle.

12 liters - Balthazar

This size holds sixteen standard bottles of wine and is mainly used for luxury events.

15 liters - Nebuchadnezzar

With twenty standard bottles of wine, this bottle is a true showstopper at exclusive parties and grand tastings.

Conclusion

Whether you need a piccolo for an intimate moment or a Nebuchadnezzar for a grand event, there is always a wine bottle size that fits your occasion.

What is your favorite wine bottle size? Let us know in the comments!