wine jar

Cellar storage container

A wine jar is a container for storing or transporting wine, typically made of clay, ceramic, or glass.

The term often refers to ancient vessels like amphorae used in Mediterranean cultures: Archaeologists uncovered wine jars from a Roman shipwreck.

Modern wine jars may be decorative or functional, distinguished from bottles by their wider mouths and handles.

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ceramic · terracotta · terra cotta · cork · cellar · vintage · vintage year · fermentation · clay · stopper · vino · cask · barrel · jug · urn · pour · aged · sommelier

Opposites
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storage vs. serving vessel

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Stemmed drinking vessel

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container contents

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Container for storing liquid

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Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G