Wine, as one of the ancient drinks in the mainland, carries a rich historical and cultural connotation. Today, let's explore the origins of wine culture and learn about its long history.
1. The origin of wine
The origin of wine can be traced back to the Neolithic period, seven or eight thousand years ago. Archaeologists have discovered that the first humans used fruits, grains, and yeast to ferment to create the first wine. In the mainland, the production and development of wine is closely related to agricultural civilization, and as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties, there were already special wine-making workshops.
Second, the cultural connotation of wine
Wine culture plays an important role in the history of the mainland, not only as a drink, but also as a cultural symbol. Since ancient times, sake has been closely associated with sacrifices, banquets, literature, and art.
1. Sacrifice: In ancient rituals, wine was an essential sacrifice, representing respect and blessing to the gods.
2. Banquet: Banquets are an important occasion for social interaction in ancient times, and drinking alcohol is used to enhance friendship, negotiate business, and express respect.
3. Literature: Wine poetry is a major feature of mainland classical literature, and many famous poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Su Shi, etc., have poems on the theme of wine.
4. Art: In the fields of art such as painting and music, wine has also become a source of inspiration for artists.
3. Types and development of wine
With the development of history, there are more and more types of liquor, and the flavors are becoming more and more abundant. It is mainly divided into the following categories:
1. Rice wine: made of glutinous rice, malt, koji, etc., after fermentation, the representative varieties are Shaoxing rice wine, Nanjing Jinling rice wine, etc.
2. Liquor: made from sorghum, wheat, rice, etc., after distillation, representative varieties include Moutai, Wuliangye, Luzhou Laojiao, etc.
3. Red wine: made from grapes as raw materials, fermented, representative varieties include Bordeaux in France, Tuscany in Italy, etc.
4. Beer: It is made of barley, hops, water, etc., and is fermented, and the representative varieties are Tsingtao beer, snow beer, etc.
Fourth, the spirit of wine
The spirit of wine is an important part of mainland wine culture, emphasizing "moderate drinking, happy life". Drinking alcohol in moderation is good for your health, boosts blood circulation and relieves stress. However, excessive drinking can cause harm to the body, so we need to establish the right concept of drinking.
Summary: Wine culture is one of the traditional cultures with a long history in mainland China, carrying rich cultural connotations. Understanding the history of wine and tasting the culture of wine can not only increase our knowledge reserves, but also enable us to experience the beauty of wine in our lives. Let us inherit and carry forward the wine culture, drink in moderation, and share a better life!