Ever wonder what those giant, large-format bottles of wine are called? We've got your back. There are various sizes of wine bottles available, ranging from small single servings to large format bottles meant for sharing among multiple people. Here are some of the most common sizes and their serving sizes:
- Half-bottle: A half-bottle contains 375 ml of wine, which is half the size of a standard 750 ml bottle. A half-bottle typically serves two to three people.
- Standard bottle: A standard wine bottle contains 750 ml of wine and typically serves four to six people, depending on how much each person is drinking.
- Magnum: A magnum is a large format bottle that contains 1.5 liters (L) of wine, which is equivalent to two standard bottles. A magnum typically serves eight to ten people.
- Double magnum: A double magnum contains 3 L of wine, which is equivalent to four standard bottles. A double magnum typically serves 12 to 16 people.
- Jeroboam: A jeroboam is a large format bottle that contains 3 L of wine, which is equivalent to four standard bottles. However, a jeroboam is shaped differently than a double magnum and is named after the first king of Israel. A jeroboam typically serves 12 to 16 people.
- Rehoboam: A rehoboam is a large format bottle that contains 4.5 L of wine, which is equivalent to six standard bottles. A rehoboam typically serves 18 to 24 people.
- Methuselah: A methuselah is a large format bottle that contains 6 L of wine, which is equivalent to eight standard bottles. A methuselah typically serves 24 to 32 people.
- Salmanazar: A salmanazar is a large format bottle that contains 9 L of wine, which is equivalent to 12 standard bottles. A salmanazar typically serves 36 to 48 people.
- Balthazar: A balthazar is a large format bottle that contains 12 L of wine, which is equivalent to 16 standard bottles. A balthazar typically serves 48 to 64 people.
- Nebuchadnezzar: A nebuchadnezzar is a large format bottle that contains 15 L of wine, which is equivalent to 20 standard bottles. A nebuchadnezzar typically serves 60 to 80 people.
It's important to note that the number of servings can vary based on personal drinking preferences and the occasion. The above estimates are meant as general guidelines. But nothing says "Let's Party" like pulling out a big, celebratory bottle of wine. Enjoy!
