Those who were in Hungary, and like to taste local spirits, I'm sure they know about Pálinka. Pálinka is a special Hungarian spirit, which made from fruits, and usually has higher alcohol degree than 40%, some of them reach 60%.
We attended this dinner where HVP paired with food and wines these spirits. The speciality of the pálinka producer is, they not only make fruit pálinka but also vegetables like beefroot, or carrot, which ideal for salads, so those able to enjoy it who only eats salad.
First we get an introduction from the Sommelier: Tamás Oroszlán
We started with a welcome drink which was an Irsai pálinka, which similar to a grappa
On the whole evening we get guidance on Pálinka from a Pálinka Sommelier Attila Petzold:
And get some information regarding the food from the Chef : Viktor Szabo
We also get a menucard, to be familiar with the dishes, and the pairings
The first pálinka
We also get some fresh rosé wine
Also a grape pálinka for next
Tuna in tandoor style
HVP Virtuoso wine for pairing the next item
Risotto with paremsan cheese
Goose liver with strawberry and rocket salad
quinces palinka between two item
And the most important between two intensive taste item: lemon sorbet
We finally arrives to the main course: Venison, and Cabernet Franc grape pálinka, Fantástico Malbec wine
For the dessert we got a real special one pálinka. Peach fruit was in the pálinka, so it has more intense taste. For this course we got pancakes with cottage cheese, and peach.
And finally for closing, the full line of the tasted Pálinka bottles
