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What is the name of the oversized bottle with a volume of 1.5 litres or the content of two normal bottles?
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Magnum
Term (lat. "the large") for an oversized bottle with a volume of 1.5 litres or the contents of two normal bottles of 0.75 litres each. A bottle of approximately this size was created in France as early as the 17th century. It is considered ideal for a high quality wine because the bottle matures more slowly, which has a very positive effect on shelf life and longevity. There is also a double magnum with a volume of 3 litres (4 bottles of 0.75 litres each), which is also known as a Jeroboam. Magnums and double magnums are not only available in conventional bottle shapes, but...
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