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Viticulture has been present in the Csongrád wine region Th e pálinkas strongly refl ect the intense aromas of the fruits,
since the Middle Ages. However, there are sources that state producing full-bodied drinks with typical fl avours. Th anks
that viticulture has been practiced in the area since the Hun- to the many years of experience and dedicated work of the

garian conquest. Th e fi rst written evidence was preserved for pálinka distillers, our pálinkas have successfully participated
posterity from the 11th century. In the founding charter of the in many competitions in Hungary and abroad. In terms of the

Garamszentbenedek abbey, written in 1075, viticulture was raw materials, plums, grapes, and peaches dominate, while
already mentioned. Grapes were grown in the grasslands and pálinka is also made from apricots, pears, cherries, and quince.

fields in the countryside of Csongrád. Kadarka (Gamza) is one Nowadays, following new trends, rarities such as blueberry,
of the outstanding grape varieties of the Csongrád wine re- blackberry, raspberry, and rosehip pálinkas are also available.
gion; the Csongrád wine made from Kadarka is known even Th e craft beers from small breweries are becoming more and

beyond our borders. more popular. The winner of the “Country’s Beer” award is

The pálinka (fruit brandy) was originally the drink of the peas- from our county, from the town of Szentes.
ants’ farms. They had the proper and high-quality pálinka for

every moment of their lives (daily work, weddings), and it also

played a significant role in traditional medicine.
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