Palincă, the originally Hungarian fruit brandy, is very popular in Romania and Moldova. Its name derives from the Slavic word pálit, literally meaning 'to distil'. It comes in a variety of flavours such as pear, apple, juniper berry, apricot... more

Slivovitz is made from fermented plum juice. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages when its production was started by the Ashkenazi Jews. Its greatest advanteage was that it didn't contain fermented grain, so it was allowed to serve it during the... more

Rakija is a traditional Balkan drink, originating from the Turkish 'lion's milk', called Raki. Depending on the region, it is made from different fruits, mostly grapes, figs and plums. Its origins are not known, however, its name suggests... more

Boza, a traditional Balkan drink, is originally made from fermented wheat or millet. Its origins date back to the ancient times, when it was drunk by the inhabitants of Anatolia and Mesopotamia. Then the Ottomans spread the recipe in the lands they... more

Moldova is internationally famous for its reasonably priced quality red wines, that are often exported abroad. There are numerous small family-run wineries, where the wine is made according to old recipes passed on from one generation to another.... more

Ţuică, also called tzuika, is a Romanian distilled spirit usually made from plums. It is prepared only before Christmas, from October to early December, after the wine-making is finished. Tuică is produced from plums, which are kept for about 2... more