欧洲人推崇葡萄酒的历史原因

On the Historical Reasons of Wine's Superiority in Europe

葡萄酒在古代和中世纪就是欧洲人的主要饮料之一,成为各类酒精饮料中的上品。欧洲人推崇葡萄酒同葡萄酒本身所承载的多重象征意义紧密相关。古典时期以来,人们对葡萄酒与啤酒物质属性的认知,提高了葡萄酒的地位。长期以来,葡萄酒在欧洲大部分地区主要是特权阶级、宗教团体以及社会上层人士的饮料。饮用葡萄酒是他们社会地位的象征,是他们社会认同感的重要组成部分,这也提升了葡萄酒的地位。

Wine is one of the basic beverages in ancient and medieval Europe, and it enjoys great superiority over other alcoholic beverages. The origin of its superiority is closely related to the symbolism of wine. People's conceptions about the substantial properties of wine and beer also contribute to the superiority of wine. In the history of Europe, wine has long been the beverage which is exclusively enjoyed by privileged classes, religious groups and upper class of the society. Drinking wine becomes one of the symbols of their social status and the core of their social identity, which is also one of the reasons for the superiority of wine.