Wine bottle
Wine Bottle
A Wine bottle is a bottle designed for holding wine. Most wine bottles are made from glass, but plastic wine bottles are also available.
Pronunciation
- /ˈwaɪn ˈbɒt(ə)l/
Etymology
The term "wine bottle" is derived from the Old English words "win" (wine) and "bottle" (a container with a narrow neck). The concept of storing wine in bottles dates back to the Roman Empire, where glass bottles were used to store wine for transportation and storage.
Related Terms
- Cork: A type of stopper commonly used in wine bottles.
- Label: A piece of paper or other material attached to the bottle that provides information about the wine.
- Cellar: A storage room for wine bottles.
- Sommelier: A trained wine professional, often responsible for wine selection, storage, and service.
- Wine tasting: The sensory examination and evaluation of wine.
Wine Bottle Sizes
Wine bottles come in a variety of sizes. The most common size is the 750 ml bottle, but other sizes include the Magnum (1.5 liters), Jeroboam (3 liters), Rehoboam (4.5 liters), Methuselah (6 liters), Salmanazar (9 liters), Balthazar (12 liters), and Nebuchadnezzar (15 liters).
Wine Bottle Shapes
There are three main shapes of wine bottles: Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne. The shape of the bottle can often give clues about the type of wine inside.
Wine Bottle Colors
Wine bottles come in a variety of colors, most commonly green, brown, and clear. The color of the bottle can affect the aging process of the wine, with darker bottles generally providing better protection from light.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wine bottle
- Wikipedia's article - Wine bottle
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