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Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to the 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 the 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 the 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/2024/768
OJ C, C/2024/6200, 17.10.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2024/6200/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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Official Journal |
EN C series |
C/2024/6200 |
17.10.2024 |
Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to the 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/2024/6200)
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
‘Noord-Holland’
PGI-NL-A0966-AM07
Date of communication: 19.7.2024
DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT
Description and reasons
This amendment changes the grape varieties authorised for PGI Noord-Holland as included in the product specification and the single document and is an update as a result of practice.
Description:
Twelve varieties have been added to the list of varieties authorised for this PGI, namely:
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Amigne B |
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Donauriesling B |
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Grüner Veltliner B |
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Merlot Kanthus N |
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Merlot Khorus N |
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Pineau d’Aunis N |
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Pinot Kors N |
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Riesel B |
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Sauvignon Nepsis B |
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Savagnin Blanc B (Traminer) |
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Trousseau Gris G |
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Voltis B |
Reasons: New varieties of grape are being developed and added to the OIV’s variety catalogue when they are authorised, after a long development period and extensive authorisation procedures. If these varieties are included in the OIV variety catalogue, they may also be eligible to be added to the list of authorised varieties for this PGI.
This amendment is a standard amendment because it does not concern the name of the PGI, the product category, the link or the marketing restrictions.
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1. Name(s)
Noord-Holland
2. Geographical indication type
PGI – protected geographical indication
3. Categories of grapevine product
1. |
Wine |
4. |
Sparkling wine |
5. |
Quality sparkling wine |
8. |
Semi-sparkling wine |
9. |
Aerated semi-sparkling wine |
3.1. Combined Nomenclature code
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22 – BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR 2204 – Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009 |
4. Description of the wine(s)
1. Wine category 1: wine
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Organoleptic characteristics: The white wines have a fresh acidity, are very fruity and have green aromas. The red wines are characterised by red fruit and are very fruity. Analytical characteristics: The definitions set out in the EU Regulations / Dutch ministerial orders apply with regard to the following characteristics:
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Maximum total alcoholic strength |
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Maximum volatile acidity |
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Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
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Maximum enrichment, deacidification and acidification following approval General analytical characteristics
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2. Wine category 4: sparkling wine
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Organoleptic characteristics: The white wines have a fresh acidity, are very fruity and have green aromas. The red wines are characterised by red fruit and are very fruity. Analytical characteristics: The definitions set out in the EU Regulations / Dutch ministerial orders apply with regard to the following characteristics:
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Maximum total alcoholic strength |
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Maximum volatile acidity |
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Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
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Maximum enrichment, deacidification and acidification following approval General analytical characteristics
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3. Wine category 5: quality sparkling wine
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Organoleptic characteristics: The white wines have a fresh acidity, are very fruity and have green aromas. The red wines are characterised by red fruit and are very fruity. Analytical characteristics: The definitions set out in the EU Regulations / Dutch ministerial orders apply with regard to the following characteristics:
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Maximum total alcoholic strength |
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Maximum volatile acidity |
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Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
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Maximum enrichment, deacidification and acidification following approval General analytical characteristics
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4. Wine category 8: semi-sparkling wine
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Organoleptic characteristics: The white wines have a fresh acidity, are very fruity and have green aromas. The red wines are characterised by red fruit and are very fruity. Analytical characteristics: The definitions set out in the EU Regulations / Dutch ministerial orders apply with regard to the following characteristics:
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Maximum total alcoholic strength |
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Maximum volatile acidity |
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Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
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Maximum enrichment, deacidification and acidification following approval General analytical characteristics
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5. Wine category 9: aerated semi-sparkling wine
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Organoleptic characteristics: The white wines have a fresh acidity, are very fruity and have green aromas. The red wines are characterised by red fruit and are very fruity. Analytical characteristics: The definitions set out in the EU Regulations / Dutch ministerial orders apply with regard to the following characteristics:
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Maximum total alcoholic strength |
— |
Maximum volatile acidity |
— |
Maximum total sulphur dioxide |
— |
Maximum enrichment, deacidification and acidification following approval General analytical characteristics
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5. Winemaking practices
5.1. Specific oenological practices
1. Specific oenological practice
WHITE — harvesting, sorting, pressing, pre-fining, fermentation, fining/ageing, bottling
RED — harvesting, sorting, crushing/destemming, primary fermentation, pressing, malolactic fermentation, fining/ageing, bottling
5.2. Maximum yields
1. |
White grapes 90 hectolitres per hectare |
2. |
Red grapes 75 hectolitres per hectare |
6. Demarcated geographical area
Province of North Holland, delimited by the borders laid down in accordance with the Constitution.
7. Wine grape variety(ies)
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Accent N |
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Acolon |
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Allegro N |
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Amigne B |
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Auxerrois B |
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Bacchus B |
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Baco Noir |
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Baron N |
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Bianca B |
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Birstaler Muscat |
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Bolero N |
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Bronner B |
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Cabaret Noir N (VB-91-26-4) |
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Cabernet Blanc B (VB-91-26-1) |
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Cabernet Cantor N |
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Cabernet Carbon N |
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Cabernet Carol N |
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Cabernet Cortis |
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Cabernet Cubin |
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Cabernet Dorio |
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Cabernet Dorsa |
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Cabernet Franc N |
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Cabernet Jura |
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Cabernet Mitos |
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Cabertin N (VB-91-26-17) |
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Calandro N |
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Calardis Blanc B |
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Carmenere |
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Chardonnay B |
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Dakapo |
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Divicio N |
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Divona B |
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Domina N |
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Donauriesling B |
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Dornfelder N |
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Dunkelfelder N |
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Excelsior |
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Faber B |
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Felicia B |
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Florental N |
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Frühburgunder N |
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Gamaret N |
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Gamay N |
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Gewürztraminer Rs |
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Golubok N |
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Grüner Veltliner B |
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Hegel |
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Helios |
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Hibernal B |
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Huxelrebe B |
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Hölder B |
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Johanniter B |
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Juwel B |
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Kerner B |
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Kernling B |
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Landal N |
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Laurot N |
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Léon Millot N |
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Maréchal Foch N |
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Melody |
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Merlot |
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Merlot Kanthus N |
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Merlot Khorus N |
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Merzling B |
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Meunier N |
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Monarch |
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Morio Muscat B |
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Muscaris B |
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Muscat Blanc |
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Muscat Blue |
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Müller Thurgau B |
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Orion B |
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Ortega B |
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Palatina |
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Phoenix B |
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Pineau d’Aunis N |
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Pinot Grigio |
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Pinot Gris G |
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Pinot Kors N |
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Pinot Blanc B |
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Pinot Noir N |
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Pinotin N |
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Plantet N |
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Polo Muscat B |
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Portugiezer N |
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Prior N |
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Rayon d’Or B |
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Reberger |
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Regent N |
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Reichensteiner B |
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Riesel B |
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Riesling B |
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Rinot B |
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Rondo N |
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Roter Elbling Rs |
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Ruländer G |
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Saphira N |
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Satin Noir N (VB-91-26-29) |
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Sauvignac B (Cal 6-04) |
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Sauvignon Blanc B |
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Sauvignon Nepsis B |
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Sauvignon Soyhières B (VB-32-7) |
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Sauvitage B |
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Savagnin Blanc B (Traminer) |
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Scheurebe B |
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Schönburger Rs |
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Seyval B |
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Siegerrebe Rs |
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Silcher B |
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Sirius |
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Solaris |
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Souvignier Gris |
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St Laurent |
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Staufer |
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Sylvaner B |
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Syrah |
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Tempranillo |
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Trousseau Gris G |
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Villaris B |
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Viognier B |
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Voltis B |
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Würzer B |
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Zweigeltrebe N |
8. Description of the link(s)
8.1. Geographical area: description and climate
In the south-east there are push moraines from the last Ice Age, consisting mainly of coarse and fine river sand (often gravelly) (=’t Gooi).
Around Amsterdam there are scattered deposits of peat soil on clay.
Along the coastal dunes (sand), there are deposits that often contain a band of marine sand mixed with clay or peat (‘geest soils’).
Besides dune sand, the island of Texel also has deposits of marine clay and sand with clay loam.
The climate is characterised by:
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an average rainfall of 868 mm/year |
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1 707 hours of sunshine per year (average over Schiphol and De Kooy) |
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an average temperature of 10,1 °C over the year as a whole and 16,6 °C over the summer |
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a difference between the daytime and night-time temperatures in September of 7,4 °C |
8.2. Causal link
The climate makes it possible to achieve the stated yield and ripeness. The ripeness expresses itself in a fresh, very fruity wine with green notes and a red wine characterised by red fruit.
9. Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)
Legal framework:
EU rules
Type of further condition:
Derogation concerning production in the defined geographical area
Description of the condition:
Area in immediate proximity for production of the wine
As regards the production area for winemaking (vinification), all Dutch provinces are defined as being in immediate proximity.
Part or all of a base wine made in the area covered by the PGI or an area in immediate proximity may be bottled by a contractor as semi-sparkling or sparkling wine.
This may take place outside the PGI area or area in immediate proximity while retaining the PGI name. In this case, the bottler is also to be indicated on the label, possibly using a code number (bottled by............. for.............).
Legal framework:
EU rules
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
The following names of smaller areas within the area covered by the ‘Noord-Holland’ PGI may be used together with the name ‘Noord-Holland’ if at least 85 % of the grapes used come from that area:
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West-Friesland |
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Gooi en Vechtstreek |
Link to the product specification
https://www.rvo.nl/sites/default/files/2024-07/BGA_Noord_Holland_productdossier_2024.pdf
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2024/6200/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)