Nagykunsági szilvapálinka is a plum brandy from Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok. It has to be made from the plums grown in the region, and a minimum of 40 % has to be made from Vörös and/or Besztercei plums. The entire production has to take place in the designated region.
The brandy is rested and aged in barrels. It comes in three versions. The first is a standard version that is clear and colorless, dominated by a plum aroma, which is often complemented by spicy and floral nuances. It may have subtle jammy or marzipan-like notes. Érlelt is the matured version that can range from pale to golden yellow.
It displays a similar profile, with more prominent spicy notes reminiscent of sweet, warming spices such as vanilla, cloves, and cinnamon. Read more
The third version is matured on a bed of fruit (gyümölcságyon érlelt or ágyas). It ranges from straw to golden yellow, with fruity notes and hints of spices, smoke aroma, and jam. Nagykunsági szilvapálinka has a protected (PDO) status.
Favorable climate conditions produce plums with ideal aromas and sugar content, which give the brandy its distinctive notes reminiscent of marzipan and jam. It needs to have a minimum of 40% ABV.
