Welcome to the website www.vinarijavalcic. First of all, to everyone who has already made a list of plans and wishes for the next 12 months, we hope that your wishes come true, at least a most of them. Those for whom planning is not their forte, let them rely on luck. After my life's experience (70 years old), I think that the first priority is to wish your loved ones PEACE AT HOME, health and happiness.
Ali, da nastavim sa pričama o vinu. Na sajtu vino.rs, uočio sam članak „Ima li spasa za vinare (ako nisu organski ili autohtoni)“, autora Branislava Anđelića. Sumirano, autor navodi da je vinarska industrija u teškoj krizi, da Francuzi dobijaju subvencije za krčenje vinograda (preko 100.000 hektara), da su proizvodnja i potrošnja vina na najnižem nivou od 1961. godine, da propadaju velike globalne vinarske kompanije, da su slični trendovi uočeni i u Srbiji…
The same topic but from a different perspective. First of all, it is a misconception that the winery makes a big profit. There is a nice saying: "vineyard and winery are planted or made for the next generation". Therefore, whoever plants a vineyard can expect the first significant harvest only after ten years. Followed by years of nurturing wine and winning medals at “blind” international competitions. This means that at least 15 years should pass before the first results in terms of profitability. During this time, money and work are constantly being invested. During that time, and often longer, the secrets of oenology are unraveled.
Podsetio bih da je od kada je napravljeno prvo vino od fermentisanog grožđa (Kina), prošlo više od 7000 godina. Za to vreme, smenjivali su se kriterijumi i prilazi životu, hrani, modi, lepoti, piću, transportu… svemu. Kažu da će veliki broj profesija i zanata u narednim godinama praktično nestati. Samo je vino ostalo isto: fermentisani sok od grožđa. I koliko god da se trudimo, mi još uvek ne znamo šta je vino. Znamo da preko 1500 supstancija ulaze u sastav vina međutim, ako tim supstancijama dodamo vodu, ne dobijamo vino. Što se tiče trendova u pijenju vina, smenjivala se moda pijena belih, crvenih i roze vina, sa manje ili više šećera, tanina, aroma… Međutim, moda je za one koji je prate. Osnovne vrednosti ostaju vezane za one na čiji karakter ne utiču modni vetrovi.
U istom članku, navodi se da nova generacija (Z) uglavnom pije energetska bezalkoholna pića čija prodaja raste. Da li ste se zapitali, šta se to nalazi u tim pićima. Koliko vremena treba da se „smućka“ manji ili veći broj veštački sintetski proizvedenih supstancija (kofeina, vitamina…) u definisanim proporcijama i doda voda. Da li znate cenu koštanja tih supstancija i što je najznačajnije, kakav je uticaj na vaše zdravlje u dužem periodu vremena konzumiranja?
If I may impose a conclusion. The fashion for energy drinks and any other drinks will also pass. I am convinced that even in the coming centuries, wine as a natural product of agriculture and the wine industry will continue to occupy its place. Certainly the first, and for those who pay less attention to current trends and fashion, and more to their character and quality of life. That's why, fellow winegrowers and winemakers, hold on, because once a vineyard is cleared and wine production ceases, it takes several decades and often a generations to restore the tradition of producing good wines. It is important to spread the culture of drinking wine, point out the importance of wine as an alcoholic beverage and work on consumer education.