From the adorable little split to the herculean Nebuchadnezzar, wine is bottled in a dizzying assortment of differently sized vessels. Not only does each hold a different volume of wine, but they also have cool names derived from biblical kings and other historical figures.
Large-format bottles tend to age more gracefully, as they have less oxygen exposure. Of course, these colossal trophy bottles also deliver grandeur and bring the “wow” factor to dinner parties. So whether you want a single pour of Prosecco or to host a party for 200 of your closest friends, there’s a bottle for every occasion.
Check out our cheat sheet for wine bottle sizes, the stories behind their names, and how many glasses of wine are in each bottle.
A Standard bottle holds 750ml and remains the most popular size, while a Magnum is a 1.5 litre bottle, or the size of two standard bottles.
Split or Piccolo
The ideal single-serve bottle, used almost exclusively for sparkling wines.
Size: 5 L, holds 2 standard bottles or 10 glasses of wine
A collector’s choice for cellaring ageworthy reds, magnums also excel at making a visual splash at parties.
What is a Double Magnum? Guide to Wine Bottle Sizes
FAQ
Is a Magnum 2 bottles of wine?
How much wine is in a Magnum?
How many wines from a Magnum?
What is a Magnum equal to?
What is Magnum wine?
A magnum wine is a large bottle that holds the equivalent of two standard-sized bottles of wine. A Magnum bottle is double the size of a standard wine bottle (750mL), holding 1500ml or one and a half liters (1.5L) of wine.
How many liters of wine are in a magnum bottle?
A “triple magnum” holds 3 liters of wine, which is the equivalent of four standard-sized bottles. This size is often referred to as a “Jeroboam” and is the second-largest size of magnum bottle. The largest size of magnum bottle is a “Nebuchadnezzar” which holds 15 liters of wine, which is the equivalent of 20 standard-sized bottles.
What size wine bottle is bigger than a magnum bottle?
You’re in luck! There are several bottle sizes that are larger than a magnum bottle. The most common of these is the double magnum bottle, which holds 3 liters of wine. This is twice the size of a regular magnum bottle and is also known as a “Jeroboam”. It is typically used for special occasions and is often given as a gift.
What is a magnum wine bottle?
A magnum bottle holds the equivalent of two regular-sized wine bottles. The aging process in magnums differs, as the larger size allows for slower, more controlled aging. Serving wine from a magnum at a large gathering showcases elegance, grandeur, and ensures there’s enough to go around.