Why is the volume of wine bottles 750 ml
Quite an interesting system of volumes all over the world. One type of alcohol is supplied in volumes of 0.100, 0.25, 0.5 and 1 liter. But wine drinks and sparkling wines - 0.75 liters. A logical question arises - "Why is the volume of bottles of wine 750 ml."
Everything is very simple here, French glassblowers simply could not make containers in large volumes. Lack of lung strength. After all, 300 years ago, when they learned how to make glass, bottles (containers) were made by hand. The craftsmanship of French glassblowers was unparalleled in terms of precision in the manufacture of containers. But the strength to inflate the bottle with a large volume was not enough. Even 1 litre.
Why is the volume of wine bottles 750 ml
There is another opinion that the volume of wine bottles is inextricably linked with the English measure "gallon". Only mathematical calculations are not provided. Here 750 ml is 0.16 gallons. And what is the relationship between them? You can, of course, become attached to the barrels that were used in the cellars of winemakers:
- A standard wooden barrel with a volume of 900 liters is conveniently bottled into 1200 bottles (750 mg).
- A transport barrel with a volume of 225 liters will provide exactly 300 bottles of wine (0.75 liters).
But the logic here is completely absent. So, the explanation with glassblowers looks more plausible. The technologies of the 21st century do not stand still. Therefore, now there is no link to the volume of wine bottles. Yes, there is a standard in the European Union (750 ml), but it is not strictly standardized. Therefore, producers produce wines in bottles of different shapes and volumes. Thus, attracting the attention of the buyer to their products.