Țuică
Țuică () is a traditional Romanian Distilled beverage, spirit that contains ~ 24–86% alcohol by volume (usually 40–55%), prepared only from plums. Other spirits that are produced from other fruit or from a cereal grain are called "rachiu" or "rachie". ''Țuică'' is also the foundational element for creating the traditional Romanian ''vinars'' from different spirited fruits. In 2013, Romania produced of țuică. It is considered Romania's List of national drinks, national drink. Preparation Traditionally, țuică is prepared from early summer (after winemaking is complete). The plums must be left for fermentation (''macerare'') for 6–8 weeks, in large barrels (''butoaie'' or ''căldări'' or ''putini''). Plums are the most commonly used and widely marketed fruit in this context. Historically, and even in the present day, their consumption has been more prevalent in urban areas, where they are often used to make jams, kompot, or eaten fresh. However, in rural towns and ...
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