EU Geographical Indication Granted For Hungarian Brandy

The European Parliament and the European Council accepted the application of 'Nagykunsági szilvapálinka’ (a plum brandy from the region of Nagykunság, E Hungary) in a resolution for the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks.

Regarding the chemical and physical properties, the ddescrition in the resolution says
‘Nagykunsági szilvapálinka’ has a minimum alcoholic strength of 40,0 % V/V, a maximum permitted methanol content of 1 200 g/hl of 100 % vol. alcohol, and a volatile substance content of at least 200 g/hl of 100 % vol. alcohol.

As for organoleptic characteristics, ‘Nagykunsági szilvapálinka’ has a clear color. It has a clean, discretely aromatic, plum aroma, with a delicate spiciness in addition to floral notes. Alongside the notes of plum, it has a characteristically spicy taste, with a slight sourness, and muted notes of marzipan and jam.
‘Nagykunsági szilvapálinka’, ‘érlelt’ [matured] has a clear color, ranging from deep straw-yellow to golden yellow. In terms of aroma, it has pronounced plum, fruity and spicy notes. Vanilla, clove and cinnamon may account for its spiciness. Alongside the pronounced plum and fruity notes, sweet spices are also evident on the palate. Its silky, rounded texture is complemented by slight tones of marzipan and jam.