Most bottles of everyday wine contain the same amount of liquid, although their shape and size may vary slightly from one wine region to the next. But wine bottles actually come in all different formats, from miniatures and piccolos to Melchizedeks. Here is a complete guide to wine bottle sizes, whether for still or sparkling wine, from the smallest to the largest and most extraordinary. At the end of this article, discover Architecture Intérieure du Vin’s furniture range, adapted to all bottle sizes to store your wine collection in optimal conditions.
Large Wine Bottle Sizes
Large or very large bottles of wine are quite rare on the market, but it is still possible to open a magnum of champagne with a sabre or pop a slowly aged jeroboam of wine. These bottles can often only be found online, depending on the vintage and winery.
It’s worth noting though that a high capacity wine bottle will age better and potentially last longer than a classic 75 cl bottle. Which is probably why the largest bottles are named after biblical characters, famous for their extraordinary longevity. The bigger the bottle, the more stable the wine temperature and the slower the oxygenation process through the cork.
A magnum, the most famous and common large format, contains 1.5 litres, which is the equivalent of 2 standard wine bottles. Magnums are mainly found at weddings, celebrations and ceremonies.
This large collector’s bottle contains 3 litres of wine, which is the equivalent of 4 standard bottles or a double magnum. Jeroboams are both useful and spectacular on festive occasions with lots of guests.
Piccolo (0.20 L) or Chopine (0.25 L)
Piccolo (20 centilitres) and chopines (25 centilitres) are the smallest bottles of wine available in-store. They hold just enough for a large glass of wine, or two small glasses to share over a quick meal.
Whereas a piccolo holds a quarter of a wine bottle, a chopine contains a quarter of a litre. These miniature sizes are also available on planes.
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What is the smallest bottle of wine?
The split is the smallest of the bunch, checking in at 187.5 ml or about a single serving of wine. The small bottles are not only adorable, but great for experiencing a glass of something really nice without completely cashing out. Also called a Piccolo, this format tends to be used for sparkling wines.
What is a small wine bottle?
One of the most impressive things about small wine bottles is the quality of the wine they contain. These wines are not just for show or novelty. They are often crafted from the same high-quality grapes used for standard bottles and undergo the same meticulous winemaking process.
What size is a mini wine bottle?
Many grocers, wine stores and liquor stores carry mini wine bottles. Mini bottles of wine are 187 ml, the most common size mini bottle. This small wine bottle or champagne bottle is called a split. A split is 187 ml. The official name is a Piccolo, if you’re a purist. This size is also known as a “quarter bottle”, “pony”, or “snipe”.
Are small wine bottles reusable?
Let’s face it: most small bottle or single serving wines in the US are intended for airplanes, sporting events or minibars and are not the best wines you could be drinking. However! Those adorable .187 liter small wine bottles (called a Piccolo) are great and are reusable…