Windows of the World: Prelude to Wine: Bottles Flashcards
What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 187.5ML?
Split, 1/4
What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 375ML?
Demi/Half, 1/2
What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 750ML?
Standard, 1
What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 1.5L?
Magnum, 2
What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 3L?
Jeroboam, 4
What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 4.5L?
Rehoboam, 6
What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 9L?
Salmanazar, 12
What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 12L?
Balthazar, 16
What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 15L?
Nebuchadnezzar, 20
What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 18L?
Melchior, 24
What is the name and ratio of the bottle that has a volume of 27L and is for Champagne only?
Primat, 36
What shape bottle does Riesling usually come in?
Flute-style
What shape bottle does Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot usually come in?
Squared Shoulders
What shape bottle does Chardonnay and Pinot Noir usually come in?
Sloping Shoulders
What shape bottle does Champagne and other sparkling wines usually come in?
Sloping Shoulders, with thick glass
What are the top 5 countries worldwide in wine production in order of greatest to least greatest?
Italy, France, Spain, United States, and Argentina
What are the top 5 countries worldwide in wine consumption in order of greatest to least greatest?
United States, France, Italy, Germany, and China
What is the preferred bottle size for aging?
Magnum
What percentages of Americans do not drink alcohol, do not drink wine, and do drink wine, in order?
26%, 34%, and 40%
How many grapes on average does a standard bottle of wine contain, and what average percentage of that is water?
600-800 grapes and contains an average of 86% water
How many 5 oz/150 ml glasses of wine does 1 standard bottle contain?
5 glasses