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.
Half Bottle is also called Demi or Split and it is, unsurprisingly, half a bottle of wine, holding 375ml. 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.
Jeroboam or Double Magnum
When one magnum just won’t do, the Jeroboam brings twice the volume. It’s named for the first biblical king of the northern kingdom of Israel .
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FAQ
What is a half bottle of wine at a restaurant?
What do wine makers call a half bottle of wine?
What is a split wine bottle?
What is one half of the wine?
What is a 375 ml wine bottle called?
375 ml is called a Demi or Half size and holds ½ of a standard bottle of wine. 750 ml is called a Standard wine bottle and is the most common wine bottle size. 1.5 L is called a Magnum and holds 2 standard bottles of wine. 3 L is called a Double Magnum and is the equivalent of 4 standard bottles of wine.
What size is a half bottle of wine?
While most wine typically comes in a 750ml or 1.5L bottle, these days wineries offer a lot more options than they used to. The elusive and once frowned upon half bottle, which is 375ml, has been gaining popularity since the early 2000s. In fact, New York wine importer, Skurnik Wine & Spirits, carries over 100 options of half-bottle sizes in store.
Does wine come in a half bottle?
We all know the stereotype—no good wine comes in a half bottle. At least, that’s how it used to be. Now, wineries all over are reconsidering their bottling techniques to offer a variety of sizes and meet the demands of wine lovers.
What is a demi wine bottle?
Also known as a Quarter Bottle or Pony, this wine bottle size is typically used for single servings of Champagne and other sparkling wines. Demi is the French word for “half,” these wine bottles get their name because their size contains exactly half of the volume of a standard bottle of wine.