9-Liter Salmanazar

A Salmanazar (frequently spelled Salmanazar or Shalmaneser) is a rare and impressive large-format wine bottle that makes a major statement on a collection page.

It is the equivalent of a full standard case of wine in a single vessel.

The Quick Specs

  • Volume: 9 Liters
  • Capacity: Equivalent to 12 standard (750ml) bottles
  • Servings: Approximately 60 glasses of wine
  • Height: Roughly 25 inches (63.5 cm)
  • Weight: Can weigh up to 50 lbs (22.7 kg) when full

Origins of the Name

Following the tradition of naming large bottles after biblical figures, the Salmanazar is named after Shalmaneser III, an ancient Assyrian King known for his ambitious building projects—fitting for a bottle of this architectural scale.

Note for your cellar: Because of the weight and fragility, it’s common to mention that these require specialist shipping or a dedicated decanting cradle to pour safely!

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