Magnum bottles

Magnum bottles are larger bottles, usually containing 1.5 liters (1500 ml) or 3 liters (3000 ml). They are particularly suitable for enjoying high-quality wine, as they allow for longer aging and promote the development of aroma and flavor. There are different types of magnum bottles, such as the classic Bordeaux bottle, the Champagne bottle, and the Burgundy bottle. The shape and size of the bottle also vary depending on the region and type of wine.

There are even special names for different sized magnum bottles, most of which are biblical names:

• Magnum bottle (1.5l): Latin for "the large one"
• Double magnum bottle or Jeroboam (3.0l): Named after the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel)
• Rehoboam (4.5l): Named after the first king of the kingdom of Judah
• Methuselah or Imperial (6.0l): Named after the oldest person in the Bible
  
• Salmanazar (9.0l): Named after a biblical king of the Assyrian Empire
• Balthazar (12.0l): Named after a member of the Three Wise Men
• Nebuchadnezzar or Nabuchodonosor (15.0l): Named after a biblical king of the Babylonian Empire
• Melchior or Goliath (18.0l): named after a member of the Three Wise Men or after a biblical Philistine warrior
• Sovereign or Sovereign (26.25l)
• Primate (27.0l): Latin for "the first"
• Melchizedek or Midas (30.0l): Hebrew for "King of Righteousness"