Croatian Sayings About Wine
If you ask anyone in Croatia about Croatian wines, they will probably tell you that Croatian wines are the best in the world.
You’ve got it, Croatians are very proud of their wine and recognize it as a ‘nectar of Gods,’ as you can find out from some of the oldest Croatian sayings about wines.
Some sayings with a practical approach to drinking wine are included so that you keep your feet on the ground!
NOT TASTING WINE IS THE SAME AS NOT SEEING COLORS
This brilliant quote belongs to the famous Croatian poet Tin Ujevic. He continues drinking wine: You must see that side of life too. Otherwise, you will remain a half-man distinguished from the animals only by the ability to speak.
WINE CONTAINS A SACRED SPARKLE
The same poet praised the inspirational power of wine. Wine and inspiration are one; words, spirit, and poetry are products of wine, said Ujevic.
IN A DROP OF WINE, THE UNIVERSE SPARKLES
This was written by one of the most acclaimed and translated Croatian writers, Miroslav Krleža. He especially liked Plavac Mali from the protected Dingač origin – one of the best Croatian red wines.
No wonder it inspired him to write: A drop of wine sparkles the universe; the sky, the sun, the grapes, the soil, the vineyard, poems under the stars, the wine maker’s sweat and suffering – all that is just one transparent drop of wine that surely wasn’t created by chance.
A VINEYARD NEEDS A SLAVE, WINE NEEDS A MASTER
This is an old saying that was the motto of Croatian wine-making families for centuries, acknowledging both the hard work needed to make wine and its seductive and intoxicating powers that had to be mastered.
RAKIJA MAKES THE HOUSE JUMP AND WINE MAKES IT NOT SO PEACEFUL PLACE
It’s not wine but a beloved “Croatian brandy.” This sounds better and rhymes in Croatian, and aims to warn you to drink responsibly. Rakija is the Croatian version of grappa, a traditional strong alcoholic drink.
THE ONE WHO HAS WINE FOR DINNER HAS WATER FOR BREAKFAST
This one is pretty clear and pragmatic, warning you about the hangover you might get if you have too much wine.
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