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Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33
Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33
Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33
PUB/2023/1851
OJ C, C/2024/1037, 19.1.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2024/1037/oj (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
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Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33
(C/2024/1037)
This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).
COMMUNICATING THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT
‘Mosel’
PDO-DE-A1270-AM02
Date of communication: 19.10.2023
DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT
1. Description of the changes
(a) Description of the wine / grapevine products and analytical and/or organoleptic characteristics
The indication of the minimum natural alcoholic strength and the indication of the minimum natural must weight will in future be combined by the word ‘and’. The following sentence on cellar accounting has been inserted for clarification: ‘The must weight in the fermentation container must be documented.’ The organoleptic descriptions have been made more nuanced.
(b) Demarcation of the area
The following parcels have been included in the demarcation of the ‘Mosel’ PDO:
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Irsch 2711 1 99 0 |
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Irsch 2711 1 181 1 |
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Irsch 2711 1 181 2 |
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Irsch 2711 1 187 0 |
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Irsch 2711 1 188 0 |
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Irsch 2711 1 197 0 |
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Irsch 2711 1 198 0 |
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Irsch 2711 1 199 0 |
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Irsch 2711 1 200 0 |
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Irsch 2711 1 201 0 |
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Irsch 2711 1 235 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 63 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 65 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 66 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 70 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 71 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 72 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 78 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 79 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 80 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 81 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 82 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 83 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 87 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 92 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 93 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 95 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 98 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 99 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 100 0 |
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Irsch 2711 2 179 5 |
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Irsch 2711 2 179 6 |
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Irsch 2711 3 322 0 |
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Irsch 2711 6 129 0 |
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Irsch 2711 6 140 0 |
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Kobern 1363 10 2042 1 |
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Kobern 1363 10 2042 2 |
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Kobern 1363 10 2055 0 |
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Kobern 1363 10 2071 0 |
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Kobern 1363 10 2072 0 |
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Kobern 1363 10 2073 0 |
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Kobern 1363 10 2074 0 |
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Kobern 1363 10 2097 0 |
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Kobern 1363 26 105 0 |
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Kobern 1363 26 106 0 |
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Kobern 1363 26 107 0 |
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Kreuzweiler 2729 2 223 0 |
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Moselkern 1558 14 69 2 |
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Moselkern 1558 14 78 2 |
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Moselkern 1558 15 42 0 |
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Palzem 2730 6 25 0 |
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Saarburg 2737 3 25 0 |
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Saarburg 2737 3 33 0 |
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Saarburg 2737 3 42 1 |
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Saarburg 2737 3 44 1 |
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Saarburg 2737 30 270 1 |
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Schoden 2742 1 76 1 |
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Schoden 2742 1 76 2 |
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Schoden 2742 1 77 1 |
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Schoden 2742 1 77 2 |
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Schoden 2742 1 80 2 |
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Schoden 2742 1 80 3 |
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Schoden 2742 1 216 0 |
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Schoden 2742 1 218 0 |
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Schoden 2742 1 219 1 |
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Schoden 2742 1 222 1 |
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Schoden 2742 1 224 0 |
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Schoden 2742 1 225 0 |
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Schoden 2742 5 43 0 |
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Schoden 2742 5 44 0 |
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Schoden 2742 5 45 0 |
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Schoden 2742 5 80 0 |
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Schoden 2742 5 81 0 |
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Schoden 2742 5 83 1 |
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Schoden 2742 5 85 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 54 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 56 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 57 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 58 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 64 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 65 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 66 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 68 1 |
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Schoden 2742 6 100 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 106 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 114 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 119 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 120 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 141 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 143 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 144 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 145 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 146 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 147 0 |
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Schoden 2742 6 151 0 |
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Schweich 2612 27 86 0 |
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Schweich 2612 27 87 0 |
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Wiltingen 2756 7 11 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2533 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2536 4 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2547 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2560 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2564 1 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2576 1 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2577 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2582 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2583 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2585 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2586 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2592 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2599 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2605 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2632 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2633 1 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2683 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2684 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2685 0 |
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Winningen 1362 4 2686 0 |
The following cadastral parcel has been deleted from the ‘Mosel’ wine-growing area:
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Koblenz 1401 8 1044 556 |
The cadastral unit of Irsch (2867) is no longer listed separately but has been added to the municipality of Trier.
The cadastral unit of Filzen (2428) has been listed as belonging to Brauneberg rather than to Konz.
(c) Wine grape varieties
The following grape varieties have so far been indicated in point 8 of the product specification:
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White wine:
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Red and rosé wine:
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AMENDMENTS:
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In future, ‘white wine’ and ‘red and rosé wine’ will be replaced by ‘white grape varieties’ and ‘red grape varieties’. |
The following varieties have been added:
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White grape varieties:
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Red grape varieties:
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(d) Applicable requirements
Applicable requirements under national legislation:
The provision on designations has been added, according to which legally regulated elements of a designation may be used in accordance with the applicable law.
Requirements to be met by an organisation managing a PDO/PGI:
A labelling requirement has been added:
Only actual names may be used on the labelling of ‘Mosel’ PDO products marketed with indication of the vine variety. Blending with new strains is permitted.
Where a product has been made exclusively from grapes from new strains, it must be marketed without indicating the vine variety on the label.
(e) Control body
Correction of the fax number of the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Agriculture (Landwirtschaftskammer Rheinland-Pfalz – LWK).
The following sentence in point 11.2.3,‘Quality check’, of the specification has been deleted: ‘A compulsory check is carried out on every Qualitätswein (quality wine), Sekt b.A. (quality sparkling wine from defined regions) and Qualitätsperlwein b.A. (quality semi-sparkling wine from defined regions).’
(f) Other
In the paragraph ‘Link with the area’, the descriptions of the categories ‘wine’, ‘semi-sparkling wine’ and ‘quality sparkling wine’ have been clarified and reworded. There is no need to submit a Union amendment, as the link with the geographical area is not voided by the amendments (cf. Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2019/33).
The following amendments have been made:
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An addition has been made to point 9.4.1, ‘Wine’ category, of the product specification. The amended sentence originally read as follows: ‘ “Prädikatsweine” (wines with special attributes) must meet at least the criteria set out in point 3.2.’ It will now read: ‘ “Prädikatsweine” (wines with special attributes) must meet at least the criteria set out in point 3.2 and must not be enriched.’ |
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A sentence in point 9.4.2, ‘Semi-sparkling wine’ category, of the product specification has been reworded. The sentence to be amended reads as follows: ‘Production is carried out by fermentation or the addition of endogenous carbonic acid’. After amendment, it will read: ‘Part of the carbon dioxide derived naturally from fermentation is retained during fermentation.’ |
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The first fermentation has been added in point 9.4.3, ‘Quality sparkling wine’ category, of the product specification. Until now, according to the description, quality sparkling wine could be produced only by means of a second fermentation of the base sparkling wine. The amendment means that quality sparkling wine may be produced through the first fermentation. |
2. Reasons for the changes
(a) Description of the wine / grapevine products and analytical and/or organoleptic characteristics
The removal of the conversion table means that there is no longer any legal basis for indicating the minimum natural must weight. However, as producers in practice work with the Öchslegrade (must weight scale), this will continue to feature in the product specification. The indication of the minimum natural alcoholic strength and the indication of the minimum natural must weight will therefore be combined by the word ‘and’. This clearly shows that both the value of the minimum natural alcoholic strength and the value of the minimum natural must weight must be observed by producers if they are to market products as ‘Mosel’ PDO. In order to avoid misunderstandings with regard to cellar accounting, the protection association (Schutzgemeinschaft) decided to insert a sentence clarifying that only must weight has to be recorded in the winery records.
The organoleptic description has been made more nuanced to better reflect the specific characteristics of each product and the differences between these products and those of other production areas.
(b) Demarcation of the area
The parcels to be included comply with territorial continuity requirements and other points of the ‘Mosel’ protection association’s rules of procedure relevant to checks and have undergone the procedure laid down in those rules.
The Weindorf parcel in Koblenz is to be removed from the ‘Mosel’ PDO specification as it belongs to the Mittelrhein wine-growing area.
Irsch (2867) is not a municipality, but a cadastral unit belonging to the municipality of Trier. To reflect the actual situation on the ground, it will no longer be listed separately but as one of the cadastral units belonging to Trier.
The cadastral unit of Filzen (2428) does not belong to the municipality of Konz but to the municipality of Brauneberg. The product specification must correctly reflect the actual geographic situation.
The parcels Kobern (1363), cadastral subunit 26, cadastral parcel 105/0; Kobern (1363), cadastral subunit 26, cadastral parcel 106/0 and Kobern (1363), cadastral subunit 26, cadastral parcel 107/0 have been included on the basis that there was a possibility to object. As these parcels are adjacent to existing areas belonging to the designation and other requests from Kobern are included in this application, it can be assumed that neither the municipality nor the local farmers’ or winegrowers’ association would object to the parcels being included.
(c) Wine grape varieties
The list of grape varieties was incomplete and all classified varieties being cultivated in the wine-growing area have been added as they have already proved their suitability for the area. The wines produced from these varieties comply with the requirements of the product specification.
In future, the grape varieties will be listed under the headings ‘white grape varieties’ and ‘red grape varieties’ instead of ‘white wine’ and ‘red and rosé wine’, as the list of grape varieties in the product specification determines whether varieties can or cannot be cultivated, not the end product.
The synonyms have been deleted, as the list of grape varieties in the product specification is essentially a ‘planting permit’, not a labelling requirement.
(d) Applicable requirements
Applicable requirements under national legislation:
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The new rules on designations are intended to clarify concepts of designation in national law which are not protected by e-Ambrosia. |
Requirements to be met by an organisation managing a PDO/PGI:
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Labelling rules protect PDO products against a possible loss of value. |
The visual elements of a label are very important for consumers. Were a PDO product to be placed on the market with a new strain printed on the label, the consumer would either not understand what the indication meant or would get the impression that they were products from experimental cultivation without this being clearly indicated, making it hard for them to decide for or against buying the product. Consumers may not be aware that these are actually classified varieties that have already proved their worth, which may lead them to form a negative assessment without having had a chance to taste the products. The negative impression thus created could have an impact on the entire ‘Mosel’ product range, due to these products being labelled as ‘Mosel’ PDO, and therefore also affect the sale of ‘Mosel’ PDO products.
(e) Control body
The fax number of the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Agriculture has changed.
The sentence has been deleted to avoid duplication.
(f) Other
Point 9.4.1, ‘Wine’ category, of the product specification has been reworded in order to distinguish Prädikatsweine (wines with special attributes) from Qualitätsweine (quality wines).
Point 9.4.2, ‘Semi-sparkling wine’ category, of the product specification has been reworded to reflect the actual procedures involved in making semi-sparkling wine.
The first fermentation has been added to point 9.4.3, ‘Quality sparkling wine’ category, of the product specification, as, under the previous description of the category, such a wine could be produced only by secondary fermentation. This is no longer in line with current practice, since it is now possible to also produce quality sparkling wine by first fermentation.
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1. Name(s)
Mosel
2. Geographical indication type
PDO – Protected designation of origin
3. Categories of grapevine product
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Wine |
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Quality sparkling wine |
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Semi-sparkling wine |
4. Description of the wine(s)
1. Qualitätswein (quality wine), white
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Wines with indication of the grape variety in particular are characterised by aromas typical of the variety or varieties in question. Depending on the grape variety, fruity notes and aromas of exotic fruit can dominate. In particular, depending on the grape variety and the cellar operations, they have green aromas such as green peppers and green grass, or also scents of muscat and rose, honey and dried fruit, as well as spicy aspects such as hay, smoky and mineral notes. Depending on the wine-making process, the toasted wooden barrels may add vanilla, toasted and coconut aromas to the bouquet. Reductive maturation techniques may add aromas of flint and truffle, while oxidative maturation techniques may add oxidised apple and nutty aromas.
The wines usually have a harmonious balance between acidity and sweetness. The wines are usually characterised by a delicate to strong body combined with pronounced to moderate acidity.
In particular, the Riesling, Elbling and Burgunder family varieties are able to express the terroir of the vineyard in the sensory elements of the wines they produce. For example, the impression of acidity, the degree of acidity buffering and mineral notes make it possible to perceive the different types of rock and various residual soils of the Mosel region.
The colours generally vary from a pale yellow with green tints to straw yellow and golden yellow. Depending on the grape variety and year, they may also present slight red tones.
The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.
For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.
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General analytical characteristics |
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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum total acidity |
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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) |
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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) |
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2. Qualitätswein (quality wine), red
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Wines with indication of the grape variety in particular are characterised by aromas typical of the variety or varieties in question. The wines are above all characterised by notes of red fruit. They may also have green notes such as green peppers, rosemary and green stalk. Depending on the cellar operations and the wooden barrels used for ageing, the bouquet may also present spicy aromas, such as vanilla, toasted notes, chocolate and coconut, as well as reductive notes of flint and truffle. These usually light and fruity to full-bodied wines are generally characterised by a soft to noticeable acidity. In particular, the Spätburgunder variety is able to express the terroir of the vineyard in the sensory elements of the wines it produces. For example, the impression of acidity, the degree of sensory acidity buffering and mineral notes make it possible to perceive the different types of rock and various residual soils of the Mosel region.
The red colour tends to vary from a light cherry red to a pronounced dark elderberry.
The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.
For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.
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General analytical characteristics |
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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum total acidity |
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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) |
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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) |
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3. Qualitätswein (quality wine), rosé; Weißherbst, Blanc de Noir
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
These types of wine are produced from softly pressed red grape varieties. Rosé and Weißherbst wines usually vary from pale rose to pink to a light red colour, while Blanc de Noir wines have the colour spectrum of white wines. As a result of the musts being aged like a white wine, fruity aromas tend to dominate, such as raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant and cherry but also lemon, apple and grapefruit. Depending on the grape variety used, the wines may also present notes of green pepper and herbs, and, if they are matured in wood, also vanilla, toasted and coconut notes. The wines tend to taste like white wines.
The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.
For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.
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General analytical characteristics |
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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum total acidity |
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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) |
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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) |
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4. Qualitätswein (quality wine), Rotling
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Rotling wines generally have a faint to pronounced light-red colour. Their aromas are usually fruity, sometimes subtly spicy, with notes of berries, pome fruit and citrus fruits. They generally have a delicate to rich flavour and a fresh acid structure.
The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.
For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.
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General analytical characteristics |
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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum total acidity |
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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) |
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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) |
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5. Prädikatswein Kabinett (wine with the special attribute ‘Kabinett’)
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
These wines are generally characterised by low to moderate alcoholic strength. Usually fruity and fresh, the wines tend to clearly express the characteristics of the grape varieties from which they are made, combined with moderate to strong acidity. Depending on the cellar operations and desired degree of ageing, their variety-specific bouquet may also include mineral aromas and aromas reminiscent of flint or truffle. Kabinett wines with residual sugar in particular tend to have low alcoholic strength and present an exciting balance between acidity and sweetness.
White Kabinett wines usually vary in colour from light yellow with green tints to a deeper yellow, whereas red Kabinett wines typically vary from a light cherry red to a pronounced dark elderberry.
The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.
For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.
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General analytical characteristics |
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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum total acidity |
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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) |
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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) |
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6. Prädikatswein Spätlese (wine with the special attribute ‘Spätlese’)
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Due to higher must weights, and thus usually riper grapes, Spätlese wines tend to strongly express the characteristics of the grape variety, with more body and higher alcoholic strength. Their bouquet is usually characterised by ripe fruit and a more harmonious acid structure. In general Spätlese wines are developed to obtain a distinctive sweetness, as far as possible from their own residual sugar. White Spätlese wines usually vary in colour from light yellow to golden yellow, whereas red Spätlese wines mostly vary from a light cherry red to a pronounced dark elderberry.
The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.
For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.
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General analytical characteristics |
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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum total acidity |
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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) |
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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) |
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7. Prädikatswein Auslese (wine with the special attribute ‘Auslese’)
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
The use of fully ripe and overripe grapes essentially means the characteristics of the varieties used to make these wines are felt intensely. As well as grapes that have ripened for longer on the vine, grapes that have become concentrated through noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) may also be used. These wines usually have intense fruity and sometimes exotic aromas. In general Auslese wines are developed to obtain a distinctive sweetness, as far as possible from their own residual sugar. White Auslese wines usually vary in colour from light yellow to golden yellow, whereas red Auslese wines mostly vary from a light cherry red to a pronounced dark elderberry.
The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.
For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.
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General analytical characteristics |
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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum total acidity |
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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) |
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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) |
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8. Prädikatswein Beerenauslese (wine with the special attribute ‘Beerenauslese’)
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
‘Mosel’ wines with the special attribute ‘Beerenauslese’ are made from overripe, dried or botrytised berries and therefore generally have an intense, golden yellow to amber-like colour, a high sugar content, and a slightly oily texture. In terms of taste, they are usually intensely sweet, with a moderate to powerful acid structure. Their aromas tend to range from fruity to spicy, with notes of ripe to overripe fruit, dried fruit, honey and spices.
As Beerenauslese wines are generally developed with residual sugars, they are mainly white and rosé wines with moderate to very low alcoholic strength. For white wines in the Beerenauslese category, the colour typically varies from light yellow to all shades of amber.
The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.
For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.
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General analytical characteristics |
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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum total acidity |
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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) |
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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) |
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9. Prädikatswein Eiswein (wine with the special attribute ‘Eiswein’)
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
‘Mosel’ wines with the special attribute ‘Eiswein’ are pressed from grapes that are naturally frozen at the time of harvesting and pressing, meaning that the grapes’ ingredients are highly concentrated and that there is sometimes slight rot from Botrytis cinerea. Eiswein wines therefore tend to have higher acidity and stronger aromas of the varieties used, depending on the time it takes for the required low temperatures to be reached once the grapes are fully ripe. The colour of white Eiswein wines typically varies from light yellow to amber.
The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.
For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.
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General analytical characteristics |
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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum total acidity |
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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) |
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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) |
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10. Prädikatswein Trockenbeerenauslese (wine with the special attribute ‘Trockenbeerenauslese’)
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
These wines generally have an even higher sugar content than Beerenauslese wines due to the more concentrated botrytised grapes and the greater effort put into selecting them. The wines therefore tend to be particularly sweet and, depending on the grape variety, have highly concentrated acidity as well as moderate to very low alcoholic strength. The aromas are similar to those of Beerenauslese wines but generally more intense. White Trockenbeerauslese wines usually vary from light yellow to dark amber in colour.
The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.
For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.
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General analytical characteristics |
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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) |
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Minimum total acidity |
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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) |
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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) |
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11. Semi-sparkling wine
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Quality semi-sparkling wines generally have a fine effervescence. They typically have a fruity aroma and distinct varietal characteristics, though the carbon dioxide usually gives them additional freshness and liveliness. The most commonly used aromatic varieties may produce floral aromas and notes of exotic fruit in particular, as well as notes of raspberries, cherries and strawberries. In terms of colour, they generally range from pale yellow with greenish tints to lime blossom yellow, pink and red.
The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.
For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.
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12. Quality sparkling wine
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Quality sparkling wine usually reflects the moderate sugar content of the grapes. The gentle harvesting and pressing technique preserves the generally higher acid content. Sekt b.A. wines (quality sparkling wine from defined regions) are generally characterised by the base wine type, the grape varieties used, and the length of time the wine is kept on its lees during production. This can produce slightly nutty and brioche notes, depending on how long the wine is kept on its lees. Base sparkling wine aged in contact with oak wood may produce roasted and spicy aromas in the sparkling wine. The sparkling wines are usually fresh and acidic and not markedly alcoholic. The residual sugar generally varies from barely noticeable to very sweet. Their colour generally ranges from pale yellow with green tints to lime blossom yellow and sometimes to rosé colours with various tones of red.
The crémants generally have an intense effervescence and a soft structure. Their aromas usually range from fruity and ripe to yeasty and spicy, influenced by the type of base wine, the grape varieties used and the length of time that the wine is kept on its lees. The longer minimum time spent on the lees generally produces fine, creamy and balanced crémant wines.
The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.
For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.
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5. Wine-making practices
5.1. Specific oenological practices
1. All products
Specific oenological practice
The current legislation applies.
2. All products
Relevant restrictions on making the wines
The current legislation applies.
3. All products
Cultivation practices
The current legislation applies.
5.2. Maximum yields
1. All products
125 hectolitres per hectare
6. Demarcated geographical area
In Rhineland-Palatinate the protected designation of origin covers vineyards in the following municipalities and municipal districts: Alf (1599), Alken (1375), Ayl (Ayl (2740), Biebelhausen (2741)), Bausendorf (Bausendorf (2476), Olkenbach (2477)), Beilstein (1509), Bekond (2609), Bengel (2474), Bernkastel-Kues (Andel (2431), Bernkastel (2433), Kues (2432), Wehlen (2434)), Brauneberg (Brauneberg (2429), Filzen (2428)), Bremm (1516), Briedel (1601), Briedern (1510), Brodenbach (1373), Bruttig-Fankel (Bruttig (1506), Fankel (1507)), Bullay (1596), Burg (Mosel) (2460), Burgen (Landkreis Bernkastel-Wittlich) (2425), Burgen (Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz) (1371), Cochem (Cochem (1531), Cond (1533), Sehl (1532)), Detzem (2602), Dieblich (1378), Dreis (Landkreis Bernkastel-Wittlich) (2540), Ediger-Eller (Ediger (1514), Eller (1515)), Ellenz-Poltersdorf (1508), Enkirch (2459), Ensch (2605), Erden (2440), Ernst (1505), Esch (Landkreis Bernkastel-Wittlich) (2562), Fell (Fastrau (2619), Fell (2622)), Fisch (2735), Flußbach (2478), Föhren (2610), Franzenheim (2786), Graach an der Mosel (2437), Hatzenport (1370), Hetzerath (2559), Hockweiler (2787), Hupperath (2542), Igel (Igel (2788), Liersberg (2789)), Irsch (2711), Kanzem (2757), Kasel (2662), Kastel-Staadt (2713), Kenn (2614), Kesten (2427), Kinderbeuern (2475), Kinheim (2473), Kirf (Kirf (2717), Meurich (2718)), Klausen (Krames-Klausen (2563), Pohlbach (2564)), Klotten (1502), Klüsserath (2608), Kobern-Gondorf (Gondorf (1364), Kobern (1363)), Koblenz (Güls (1405), Koblenz (1401), Lay (1403), Metternich (1407), Moselweiß (1402)), Köwerich (2607), Konz (Filzen (2770), Könen (2769), Kommlingen (2773), Konz (2771), Krettnach (2774), Niedermennig (2772), Oberemmel (2775)), Korlingen (2668), Kröv (2472), Langsur (Grewenich (2793), Langsur (2790), Metzdorf (2794)), Lehmen (Lehmen (1366), Moselsürsch (1367)), Leiwen (2601), Lieser (2436), Löf (Kattenes (1368), Löf (1369)), Lösnich (2441), Longen (2616), Longuich (2615), Maring-Noviand (2435), Mehring (Lörsch (2617), Mehring (2621)), Mertesdorf (2663), Merzkirchen (2724), Mesenich (1511, 2791), Minheim (2576), Morscheid (2665), Moselkern (1558), Müden (Mosel) (1557), Mülheim (Mosel) (2430), Neef (1597), Nehren (1513), Neumagen-Dhron (Dhron (2579), Neumagen (2580)), Niederfell (1377), Nittel (Köllig (2761), Nittel (2763), Rehlingen (2762)), Oberbillig (2767), Oberfell (1376), Ockfen (2739), Ollmuth (2675), Onsdorf (2760), Osann-Monzel (Monzel (2566), Osann (2565)), Palzem (Esingen (2728), Helfant (2732), Kreuzweiler (2729), Palzem (2730), Wehr (2731)), Pellingen (2776), Piesport (Niederemmel (2578), Piesport (2577)), Platten (2536), Pluwig (2670), Pölich (2603), Pommern (1546), Pünderich (1600), Ralingen (Edingen (2804), Godendorf (2803), Ralingen (2802), Wintersdorf (2799)), Reil (2471), Riol (2618), Rivenich (2561), Riveris (2664), Saarburg (2737), Sankt Aldegund (1598), Schleich (2604), Schoden (2742), Schweich (Issel (2613), Schweich (2612)), Sehlem (2560), Senheim (1512), Serrig (2712), Sommerau (2666), Starkenburg (2458), Tawern (Fellerich (2766), Tawern (2759)), Temmels (2765), Thörnich (2606), Traben-Trarbach (Traben (2452), Trarbach (2453), Wolf (2451)), Treis-Karden (Karden (1555), Treis (1556)), Trier (Biewer (2857), Eitelsbach (2855), Filsch (2866), Irsch (2867), Kernscheid (2868), Kürenz (2864), Olewig (2863), Ruwer-Maximin (2853), Ruwer-Paulin (2854), St. Matthias (2861), Tarforst (2865), Trier (2856), Zewen (2860)), Trittenheim (2581), Ürzig (2439), Valwig (1504), Veldenz (2423), Waldrach (2661), Wasserliesch (2768), Wawern (Trier-Saarburg) (2758), Wellen (2764), Wiltingen (2756), Wincheringen (Bilzingen (2723), Söst (2734), Wincheringen (2733)), Winningen (1362), Wintrich (2426), Wittlich (Lüxem (2522), Neuerburg (2524), Wittlich (2521)), Zell (Mosel) (Kaimt (1594), Merl (1595), Zell (1593)), Zeltingen-Rachtig (2438).
In Saarland the protected designation of origin covers vineyards in the following municipalities and municipal districts: Perl (3570), Oberperl (3560), Perl/Nennig (3540), Perl/Sehndorf (3580).
The precise demarcation can be seen on maps showing the vineyards in the municipalities referred to above, demarcated by parcel. The maps can be viewed at www.ble.de/eu-qualitaetskennzeichen-wein.
Qualitätswein (quality wine), Prädikatswein (wine with a special attribute), Sekt b.A. (quality sparkling wine from defined regions) or Qualitätsperlwein b.A. (quality semi-sparkling wine from defined regions) bearing the protected name ‘Mosel’ may be produced in an area other than the specified growing area in which the grapes were harvested and which is indicated on the labelling, provided that the production area is situated in the same federal state or in a neighbouring federal state.
7. Wine grape varieties
Accent
Acolon
Adelfränkisch - Grüner Adelfränkisch
Albalonga
Allegro
Arinto
Arnsburger
Auxerrois - Auxerrois Blanc, Pinot Auxerrois
Bacchus
Baron
Blauburger
Blauer Affenthaler
Blauer Elbling - Willbacher
Blauer Frühburgunder - Pinot Noir Précoce, Pinot Madeleine, Madeleine Noir, Frühburgunder, Pinot Madelaine
Blauer Limberger - Lemberger, Blaufränkisch, Limberger
Blauer Portugieser
Blauer Silvaner
Blauer Spätburgunder
Blauer Trollinger - Trollinger, Vernatsch
Blauer Zweigelt - Zweigeltrebe, Rotburger, Zweigelt
Bolero
Bronner
Cabernet Blanc
Cabernet Bordo
Cabernet Cantor
Cabernet Carbon
Cabernet Carol
Cabernet Cortis
Cabernet Cubin
Cabernet Dorio
Cabernet Dorsa
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Jura
Cabernet Mitos
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabertin
Calandro
Calardis Blanc
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Dakapo
Deckrot
Divico
Domina
Donauriesling
Dornfelder
Dunkelfelder
Ehrenbreitsteiner
Ehrenfelser
Faberrebe
Felicia
Fernao Pires
Fidelio
Findling
Freisamer
Früher Malingre - Malinger
Früher Roter Malvasier - Malvasier, Früher Malvasier, Malvoisie
Färbertraube
Gamay noir
Gelber Kleinberger
Gelber Muskateller
Gelber Orleans - Orleans
Gm 4-46
Gm 6414-17
Gm 9224-2
Gm 9337-1
Gm 9620-5
Goldmuskateller - Muskateller
Goldriesling
Grenache noir - Grenache
Grüner Silvaner - Silvaner, Sylvaner
Grüner Veltliner - Veltliner
Grünfränkisch
Gutenborner
Hartblau
Hegel
Helfensteiner
Helios
Heroldsrebe
Hibernal
Huxelrebe - Huxel
Hölder
Johanniter
Juwel
Kanzler
Kerner
Kernling
Kleiner Frankischer Burgunder - Burgunder Fränkisch Kleiner
Lagrein
Laurot
Merlot
Merzling
Monarch
Morio Muskat
Muscaris
Muskat Ottonel - Muskat-Ottonel
Muskat Trollinger
Müller Thurgau - Rivaner
Müllerrebe - Schwarzriesling, Pinot Meunier
Nebbiolo
Neronet
Noblin
Optima 113 - Optima
Orion
Ortega
Osteiner
Palas
Pamina
Perle
Phoenix - Phönix
Pinot Nova
Pinotin
Piroso
Primitivo - Zinfandel, Blaucher Scheuchner
Prinzipal
Prior
Reberger
Regent
Regner
Reichensteiner
Rieslaner
Rinot
Rondo
Rosenmuskateller - Muskateller
Rosé Chardonnay - Chardonnay, Rosa Chardonnay, Chardonnay Rosé
Rotberger
Roter Elbling - Elbling Rouge
Roter Gutedel - Chasselas Rouge, Fendant Rouge
Roter Muskateller - Muskateller, Muscat, Moscato
Roter Müller-Thurgau
Roter Riesling
Roter Traminer - Clevner, Traminer
Roter Veltliner
Rubinet
Ruländer - Pinot Grigio, Grauburgunder, Grauer Burgunder, Pino Gris
Saint Laurent - St. Laurent, Sankt Laurent
Saphira
Satin Noir
Sauvignac
Sauvignon Blanc - Muskat Silvaner
Sauvignon Cita
Sauvignon Gris
Sauvignon Gryn
Sauvignon Sary
Sauvitage
Savagnin Blanc - Weißer Traminer
Scheurebe
Schwarzer Elbling - Pinot Salomon
Schwarzer Urban
Schönburger
Septimer
Siegerrebe
Silcher
Sirius
Solaris
Souvignier Gris
Staufer
Syrah
Süßschwarz
Tauberschwarz
Tempranillo
Thouriga nacional
VB 91-26-5
Verdicchio bianco - Trebbiano di Soave
Veritage
Villaris
Viognier
Weißer Burgunder - Pinot Bianco, Weißburgunder, Pinot Blanc
Weißer Elbling - Elbling, Kleinberger
Weißer Gutedel - Chasselas Blanc, Fendant Blanc, Fendant
Weißer Heunisch - Heunisch
Weißer Riesling - Riesling Renano, Rheinriesling, Klingenberger, Riesling
Wildmuskat
Würzer
8. Description of the link(s)
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The Mosel wine-growing region, whose vineyards are predominantly located along the River Mosel and its tributaries the Saar and the Ruwer, covers several physiographic areas. From south-west to north-east, the following areas can be distinguished: the Upper Mosel (Perl to Konz), the Trier Valley (Konz to Schweich), the Middle Mosel (Schweich to Moselkern) and the Lower Mosel Valley (Moselkern to Koblenz). In morphological terms, the Mosel region can be roughly divided into two subregions. In the Upper Mosel and Trier Valley physiographic areas, the Mosel winds through the rather soft Mesozoic rocks (mottled sandstone, shelly limestone and Keuper) of the Trier Embayment. Conversely, in the Middle Mosel and Lower Mosel physiographic areas, the river meanders in a narrow V-shaped valley cut into the Devonian rocks of the Rhenish Massif. The areas along the Mosel, the Saar and the Ruwer which are used for winegrowing range in altitude from about 65 m to 375 m above sea level; the average altitude of the vineyards is 180 metres above sea level. The vineyards mainly face SE-S-SW (50 %); the average orientation of the winegrowing area as a whole is 195 ° (SSW). Geology: In the Mosel wine-growing area, Devonian rocks predominate by far. During the Devonian period, sediments were deposited in a sea basin. In coastal areas, the sediments were sands; inland, they were silts and clays. In the Carboniferous Period, those deposits, which had now hardened, were folded into mountains (the Rhenish Massif). Today, in the areas where Devonian rocks crop out, we find mainly quartzite sandstones, quartzites and (argillaceous) schist. In the Buntsandstein, river and wind deposits were set down in what is now the Trier Embayment; today, those deposits appear as sandstones. During the subsequent periods – Muschelkalk and Keuper – sea deposits containing lime formed in the Trier Embayment. Rocks from the Keuper and Muschelkalk can only be found in the Upper Mosel.
Natural factors: The annual average daytime temperature is 9,7 °C, with an average temperature during the growing season itself of 14,1 °C. The average annual precipitation is 760 mm, with 60 % of the precipitation falling during the growing season. The vines receive an average of 652 000 Wh/m2 of direct sunshine during the growing season. The highest sunshine values are recorded on steep and very steep slopes. Human factors: As the small-scale structure and steep slopes limit the use of machinery in the vineyards, tending them is very labour-intensive, which has a stabilising effect on yields. This contributes significantly to the quality of the harvest in terms of the natural minimum alcoholic strength, the development of the aromas and the acid balance of the wines. The long growing season, together with the particular topography of the growing area, the microclimatic conditions, the characteristic composition of the soil and the high level of human input, determine the typical characteristics of the wines. The human factor is based on a centuries-old wine-growing tradition. |
8.2. All products
The links mentioned under points 9.1 to 9.3 of the product specification relate to the production of base products from grapes which differ in character owing to the variety of soils and processing methods.
8.3. Wine
Quality wines must meet the minimum requirements per category of grape variety laid down in point 3.2 of the product specification and may be fortified.
‘Prädikatsweine’ (wines with special attributes) must meet at least the criteria set out in point 3.2 of the product specification and must not be enriched.
When cultivating the primary product (grapes) earmarked for the production of wine with special attributes, the winegrower may use special plant care measures during the growing season, such as defoliating the grape areas or thinning out the grapes, to achieve better quality and a more intense composition of constituents in the grape. Furthermore, various technology-related cellaring operations can, as an additional human factor, shape the wine with special attributes which is ultimately produced.
8.4. Semi-sparkling wine
For quality semi-sparkling wine from defined regions, the base product must meet the minimum requirements for quality wine in the region in question set out under point 3.2 of the product specification. Part of the carbon dioxide derived naturally from fermentation is retained during fermentation.
8.5. Quality sparkling wine
The base product must meet the criteria set out in point 3.2 of the product specification. Depending on their growth stage and location, grapes from selected vineyards used to make base wine intended for the production of sparkling wine must be harvested earlier so that they maintain the crisp acid structure of quality sparkling wine from defined regions. The wine is produced by first or second fermentation in the tank or bottle. Where production is by the special traditional bottle fermentation method, the product must have undergone a second alcoholic fermentation in the bottle to become sparkling wine. In this case the product must be matured in the bottle for at least 9 months.
9. Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)
Wine, quality sparkling wine, semi-sparkling wine
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The wines must pass an official inspection in order to be labelled with the traditional terms Qualitätswein (quality wine), Prädikatswein (wine with a special attribute), Qualitätsperlwein b.A. (quality semi-sparkling wine from defined regions) and Sekt b.A. (quality sparkling wine from defined regions). The inspection number issued in this context (amtliche Prüfungsnummer) must be indicated on the label. It replaces the batch number.
In addition to the existing protected wine name, wine and wine products must be labelled with one of the traditional terms listed in point 5(a) of the product specification. The use of the traditional terms listed in point 5(b) of the product specification is optional.
Statutory elements of a designation may be used in accordance with the applicable law.
Moreover, the vineyard register provides the list of the names of areas, large-scale and single vineyards and open-field systems that may be used as smaller geographical units. It indicates the boundaries of the sites and areas in terms of cadastral references (cadastral unit, cadastral subunit, open-field system, parcel). It is managed by the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Agriculture. In Saarland, they are listed in the Regulation on the demarcation of wine-growing areas in Saarland (Verordnung über die Abgrenzung der Weinbaugebiete im Saarland). The Rhineland-Palatinate vineyard register is established and maintained on the basis of:
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Section 23(3) and (4) of the Federal Wine Act (Weingesetz); |
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Section 29 of the Federal Wine Regulation (Weinverordnung); |
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Rhineland-Palatinate Act on the designation of sites and areas and the vineyard register (Vineyards Act) (Landesgesetz über die Festsetzung von Lagen und Bereichen und über die Weinbergsrolle – Weinlagengesetz Rheinland-Pfalz); |
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Saarland Regulation on the demarcation of wine-growing areas in Saarland of 2 June 2006 (Verordnung über die Abgrenzung der Weinbaugebiete im Saarland vom 2. Juni 2006 ); |
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Section 2(16) of the Rhineland-Palatinate Regulation on responsibilities in the area of wine legislation (Landesverordnung über Zuständigkeiten auf dem Gebiet des Weinrechts). |
The boundaries of small geographical units may only be changed with the agreement of the competent organisations under Section 22g of the Federal Wine Act, which must notify any changes to the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food.
Wine, quality sparkling wine, semi-sparkling wine
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Only actual names may be used on the labelling of ‘Mosel’ PDO products marketed with indication of the vine variety. Blending with new strains is permitted. |
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Where a product has been made exclusively from grapes from new strains, it must be marketed without indicating the vine variety on the label. |
Link to the product specification
www.ble.de/eu-qualitaetskennzeichen-wein
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2024/1037/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)