Dec '24 ā¢ General discussion
8 Weird Wine Superstitionsš·
Wine is more than just a drinkāitās steeped in history, culture, and...superstitions?
Yep!
People have been drinking wine for thousands of years, and along the way, some pretty fascinating (and strange) beliefs have popped up.
Here are 8 wine superstitions from around the globe that might just make you look at your glass a little differently!
1ļøā£ Never Toast with Water (Germany)
In Germany, toasting with water is considered bad luckāand even worse, itās said to curse the person youāre toasting with!
Stick to wine or sparkling to keep the good vibes flowing.
āØ Pro Tip:
When clinking glasses, make eye contactāitās polite and adds a touch of charm.
2ļøā£ Spilling Wine = Good Luck (Italy)
Accidentally spilled some wine? In Italy, itās not a disasterāitās a blessing!
The superstition says spilling wine brings good luck, but only if you dab it behind your ears.
(Bonus: Youāll smell like a vintage Chianti!)
3ļøā£ Always Finish the Bottle (France)
In France, leaving an empty wine glass on the table is fine, but leaving a partially full bottle?
Thatās a no-go.
The French believe itās bad luck to leave wine unfinished, so pour that last glass and enjoy.
4ļøā£ Odd Numbers for Pours (Russia)
Russians believe you should always pour wine in odd-numbered amounts. Even numbers are said to bring misfortune, while odd numbers symbolize happiness and abundance.
Cheers to the third (or fifth) glass!
5ļøā£ No Crossed Arms While Toasting (Global)
Around the world, crossing arms with someone while clinking glasses is thought to bring bad luckāor even doom your friendship.
Keep your toasts untangled to keep your relationships strong!
6ļøā£ Bubbles Foretell Wealth (Spain)
In Spain, if you notice tiny bubbles forming in your wine, itās a sign that financial prosperity is coming your way.
So, keep an eye on that glassāyou might just be sipping your way to riches!
7ļøā£ Pouring Backhanded = Insult (Eastern Europe)
In countries like Hungary and Serbia, pouring wine backhanded is a huge faux pas.
Itās seen as an insult, so always pour with the bottle facing forward to avoid any awkward misunderstandings.
8ļøā£ Broken Cork = Broken Friendship (Portugal)
In Portugal, itās believed that breaking the cork while opening a bottle could signal trouble in your relationships.
To avoid this bad omen, take your time and open your wine gently!
Your Turn!
Do you know any wine-related superstitions or quirky traditions?
Or do you have a funny wine moment that couldāve used some good luck?
Share your stories belowāletās raise a glass to the strange and wonderful world of wine! š·āØā¬ļø
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