The plum and quince pálinka of the Nagykunság may get EU origin protection

According to Gál Péter, Deputy Minister of State certain geographical areas in Hungary are extremely capable for the cultivation of fruit varieties, and on these lands high-quality pálinkas are made for centuries – privatbankar.hu wrote.

The ministry is seeking to make Hungary’s pálinka map more complete and embracing the pálinkas that are specific to the regions.

In the first half of this year, 1.8 million liters of 50 degrees pálinka distillate was made in Hungary. (privatbankar.hu)