Like so many other names for wine bottle sizes, the term Nebuchadnezzar for the 15-liter wine bottle comes from the Bible or from history. King Nebuchadnezzar, also known as Nebuchadnezzar II, was an important king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire in the 6th century BC. He ruled from 605 BC until his death in 562 BC under the Chaldean dynasty.
Nebuchadnezzar is best known for his military successes and the expansion of the city of Babylon. He led several successful campaigns, including the conquest of Jerusalem in 597 BC and the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. Nebuchadnezzar also had the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon built, which are counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is believed that he built these gardens for his wife Amytis to remind her of her native landscape. In the Bible, Nebuchadnezzar II appears in the Book of Daniel. He is described as a powerful and ambitious ruler who was also known for his arrogance, his tendency towards self-aggrandizement, but also for his splendor and opulence as king of Babylon.
As a 15l bottle, the Nebuchadnezzar holds 20 standard 75cl wine bottles. It is therefore one of the larger bottle sizes, which are used in particular for special occasions, celebrations or in the wine industry for exhibition purposes.
