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A Handy Guide to Wine Bottle Sizes
- Feb 1, 2024
Choosing the right wine bottle size doesn't have to be a guessing game. Whether it's for a personal treat or hosting a large party, there's a bottle size that fits every need. Here's a comprehensive list of wine bottle sizes and the number of glasses they typically serve:
Split or Piccolo (187.5 ml):
Ideal for a single serving, this bottle size holds enough for 1 glass of wine.
Half or Demi (375 ml):
Slightly larger, this half-size ( typically 375 ml) provides about 2.5 glasses, perfect for an intimate date night.
Half-Liter or Jennie (.5 L):
At two-thirds the size of a standard wine bottle, a half liter is about 3 glasses of wine, perfect for when you're sharing a quiet evening with a friend.
Standard (750 ml):
This is the most recognized size, holding 750 ml. It's good for five glasses and is suitable for a small gathering or a couple of evenings at home.
Liter (1 L):
This is larger than the standard, with seven glasses worth of wine, for when your dinner party has just a few extra guests.
Magnum (1.5 L):
Double the standard bottle, it serves ten glasses, making it a favorite for dinner parties.
Jeroboam or Double Magnum (3 L):
With 20 glasses of wine, this size is a statement piece for special celebrations.
Rehoboam (4.5 L):
Offering 30 glasses, this bottle is chosen for larger gatherings and festive occasions.
Methuselah or Imperial (Bordeaux) (6 L):
Often reserved for significant events, this grand bottle pours 40 glasses.
Salmanazar (9 L):
Holding 60 glasses, it's perfect for weddings and large celebrations.
Balthazar (12 L):
With 80 glasses of wine, this size is impressive at any substantial gathering.
Nebuchadnezzar (15 L):
A showstopper serving 100 glasses, this bottle is the ultimate party centerpiece.
Melchior (18 L):
This rare wine bottle size will serve up 120 glasses.
Solomon (20 L):
At 130 glasses, this bottle size is as wise a choice as its namesake.
Sovereign (26 L):
A hefty bottle serving 175 glasses, it's suited for the most royal of parties.
Primat or Goliath (27 L):
Almost unrivaled, this giant of a bottle serves up 180 glasses.
Melchizedek or Midas (30 L) :
The king of wine bottles, this bottle rules above all the others while holding a generous 200 glasses.
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