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Wine bottles come in a variety of shapes, and different bottle shapes are often closely related to specific wine styles and regions. The design of bottle shape not only affects the storage and transportation of wine, but also directly relates to the aging and tasting experience of wine. Therefore, understanding wine bottle shapes and their characteristics is important for both wine bottle manufacturers and wineries. In this article, we list the common wine bottle shapes, let's explore their characteristics together!
Table of contents:
What are the shapes of wine bottles?
What are the sizes of wine bottles?
The relationship between bottle shape and wine style
How to recognize wine by bottle shape?
What does punt mean in the world of wine?
HUIHE – Professional wine glass bottle manufacturer
Conclusion
Bordeaux
The Bordeaux bottle, as the name suggests, is named after the famous Bordeaux region of France.
The Bordeaux bottle is one of the most common wine bottles, also known as the high shoulder bottle, Claret; this wine bottle has a cylindrical body with a wide shoulder and a streamlined columnar body on both sides. This type of bottle is designed so that when the wine is poured, the angular shoulders can largely block the sediment from flowing out of the wine.
Bordeaux bottles are used for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends. So if you see a wine in this type of bottle, there is a good chance that the wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Burgundy
Burgundy bottles are characterized by a sloping shoulder, a rounded body, a thick and sturdy bottle, soft and smooth lines, a whole circle fatter than Bordeaux bottles, and a lower shoulder than Bordeaux bottles. It is mostly used to contain red and white wines with a full-bodied and rich flavor.
In addition to the Burgundy appellation, Burgundy-shaped bottles are becoming more and more common as Pinot Noir has become a global hit. This bottle with its elegant shoulder line is a classic match for Pinot Noir. It is also used for other Burgundy varieties such as Chardonnay and Aligoté.
The shape of the bottle is also used for red wines made from the Gamay variety in regions close to Burgundy, such as Beaujolais.
Rhine
The Rhine wine bottle, also known as the “Hock”, is often referred to as a flute-shaped bottle in Chinese.
This long, thin, upright-looking bottle is widely used for white wines made from German grape varieties in the Alsace region of France, Germany, Austria, and other countries. Traditionally, these bottles are green in the Mosel region of Germany and brown or reddish brown in the Rhineland.
These bottles are mainly used for Riesling of various sweetness levels, but also for other grape varieties from Alsace, such as Muscat, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris, which are very popular with Chinese consumers.
Rhone
The shape of the bottle looks close to that of a Burgundy bottle, slightly thinner and taller. In addition, in the Rhone region, it is traditionally favored to emboss the bottle with an engraved coat of arms.
Both in the South of France and in Australia, these bottles are preferred for red and rosé wines made from the traditional grapes of the South of France, such as Syrah and Grenache, as well as for white wines made from Viognier.
However, Australia is an exception, depending on the winery's own preferences, where the famous Shiraz (Shiraz, in fact, Syrah Syrah) is used both in Bordeaux bottles and Rhone Valley bottles.
Champagne
Champagne bottles look like thickened, weighted, taller Burgundy bottles, perhaps with a thinner neck and a thicker spout. These bottles are a bit sturdier than regular wine and won't be burst by the air pressure inside.
Because sparkling wines are susceptible to UV damage, most of these bottles are green or brown in color. Completely clear sparkling wine bottles are used for rosé sparkling wines and are sometimes shipped in a gift box.
Ice wine
Ice wine bottles have a slender, tubular appearance and have a capacity of 375 ml, which is half the size of a regular wine bottle. This bottle type is suitable for ice wine, emphasizing its rarity and preciousness.
Port
Port and Sherry, Madeira and other fortified wines use this bottle predominantly. It is similar to the Bordeaux bottle, but the main difference is that the neck of the Port bottle is bulb shaped to keep out excess sediment during the pouring process.
Provence
Provence bottles are shaped like bowling pins or hourglasses. As the name suggests, these bottles come from the famous rosé region of Côtes de Provence. Given the current trend in rosé wines, it is likely that you will notice this type of bottle when buying wine.
Hawk Bottle
Hawk bottle, also known as flute-shaped bottle, is a kind of flute-shaped wine bottle. It has a slender neck and a long body, and its exterior color is mostly brown, green or blue. Hawk bottles are mainly used for white wines from the Mosel and Rhineland regions of Germany and Alsace, France.
The design of the Höcker bottle is inspired by the traditional German wine bottle, and its long and slender body is conducive to reducing the size of the bottle for transportation on rivers such as the Rhine. At the same time, the wide choice of colors reflects the diversity of German wine culture.
Vin jaune
The vin jaune bottle is a stump-shaped bottle with a capacity of 620 ml, which is used exclusively for the yellow wines of the Jura region.
Wine bottles come in a wide range of sizes, from the smallest at 187.5 ml to the largest at 27 liters. These sizes not only meet the needs of different consumers, but also relate to the type of wine, the tradition of the appellation, as well as transportation and storage. Here are some wine bottle sizes:
187.5 ml (Piccolo/Split): single bottle of wine commonly used in convenience stores, travel and hospitality industries.
375 ml (Half Bottle/Demi): equivalent to half a standard wine bottle, commonly used for red and white wines and sparkling wines
750 ml (Standard): the most common and popular size, can be poured to fill 4-6 glasses of wine.
1.5 liters (Magnum): equivalent to two standard bottles, commonly used for top wines from Bordeaux and Champagne.
3 liters (Double Magnum): equivalent to four standard bottles, also known as Jeroboam bottles.
4.5 liter (Rehoboam): equivalent to six standard bottles, often used in Champagne and Burgundy.
6 liters (Methuselah bottle/Impériale): equivalent to eight standard bottles, used for parties, etc.
9 liters (Salmanazar): equivalent to 12 standard bottles, commonly used in Bordeaux and Champagne.
12 liters (Balthazar): equivalent to 16 standard bottles.
15 liters (King of Babylon / Nebuchadnezzar): equivalent to 20 standard bottles.
18 liters (Solomon bottle): equivalent to 24 standard bottles.
The shape of a wine bottle has a significant impact on the style of wine it holds. Different bottle shapes affect the storage, aging and tasting experience of a wine.
For example, the high shoulder of Bordeaux bottles is good for removing sediment for long term cellaring, while the sloping shoulder of Burgundy bottles is more stable for storage and transportation. The flute-shaped design of the Hock bottle is good for reducing transport volume and facilitating transportation on rivers, while the thick walls of the Champagne bottle can withstand high pressures and ensure the safety of sparkling wines.
In addition, the shape of the bottle affects the degree of oxidation, sediment formation, and aroma release of the wine. Therefore, it is important to understand the relationship between bottle shape and wine style when choosing a wine.
For wine lovers and professionals, identifying wines based on bottle shape is a useful technique. By looking at the shape of the bottle, the color of the bottle, the design of the neck and other features, you can make a general judgment on the origin of the wine and the possible style characteristics.
For example, Bordeaux bottles are often used for wines made from Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; while Burgundy bottles are more commonly associated with varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Hawk bottles, on the other hand, are commonly used for white wines from Germany's Mosel and Rhineland regions, as well as France's Alsace region; while Champagne bottles are dedicated to the production of sparkling wines.
A punt is a groove in the bottom of a wine bottle. The bottom of the punt does not add to the quality of the wine, but it does often play a role in the making and serving of the wine.
Champagne and sparkling wine bottles have deeper concave bottoms because they enhance the pressure-bearing capacity of the bottle. They also make it easier to lift and move the bottle by suction during the sparkling wine making process. In addition, with the deeper recess, our thumbs can easily fit into the concave bottom, making it easier to pour wine at meals.
Concave bottoms increase the cost of wine bottles. Wine bottles without concave bottoms are cheaper to produce because less glass is used. However, the concave bottom is not an indicator of the quality of the wine, but rather a visual preference of the winemaker.
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Understanding the shape of wine bottles can help us make more informed choices when buying and tasting wine, as well as adding to the enjoyment of wine tasting. By looking at the shape of a wine bottle, we can gain some insight into the origin, style and history of the wine, so that we can enjoy it better.
