COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

(Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)

‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’

EU reference number: PGI-DE-A1298-AM03 – 15.12.2025

1.   Name of product

‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’

2.   Geographical indication type

☑

PGI

☐

PDO

☐

GI

3.   Sector

☐	Agricultural products

☑

Wines

☐	Spirit drinks

4.   Country to which the geographical area belongs

Germany

5.   Member State authority communicating the standard amendment

Name

Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity [Bundesministerium für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat]

Name

Federal Office for Agriculture and Food [Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung]

6.   Qualification as standard amendment

The German authorities consider the application to meet the requirements of Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013 and (EU) 2024/1143.

The amendments to the product specification are standard amendments according to the definition laid down in Article 24(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.

The application for amendment to the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI does not involve any of the three situations constituting a Union amendment, specifically it does not:

(a)	include a change in the name or in the use of the name, or in the category of product or products designated by the geographical indication;

(b)	risk voiding the link to the geographical area;

(c)	entail further restrictions on the marketing of the product.

The German authorities therefore consider that the application is for a standard amendment.

7.   Description of the approved standard amendment(s)

7.1.   Description of the wine or wines

A description of partially dealcoholised wine has been added to the organoleptic description for all wines.

Partially dealcoholised white wine:

The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised white wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced. This applies above all to the colour spectrum. Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned. The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.

Partially dealcoholised rosé wine, Blanc de Noir:

The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced. This applies above all to the colour spectrum. Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned. The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.

Partially dealcoholised red wine:

The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised red wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced. This applies above all to the colour spectrum. Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned. The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.

Partially dealcoholised Rotling:

The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised Rotling wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced. This applies above all to the colour spectrum. Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned. The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.

The changes affect point 3 of the specification and point 6 of the single document.

☑	The amendment affects the single document.

7.2.   Demarcation of the area

The following land parcels are included in the demarcation of the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI:

District	District No	Parcel	Numerator	Denominator
Boppard	1820	20	76	1
Boppard	1820	20	86	64
Boppard	1820	20	106	74
Boppard	1820	20	109	77
Boppard	1820	20	110	78
Boppard	1820	20	113	80
Boppard	1820	20	114	80
Boppard	1820	20	116	82
Boppard	1820	20	117	82
Boppard	1820	20	121	86
Boppard	1820	20	122	86
Boppard	1820	20	601	81
Boppard	1820	20	602	81
Boppard	1820	20	606	80
Boppard	1820	20	655	79
Boppard	1820	20	656	79
Boppard	1820	20	705	86
Boppard	1820	20	706	86
Boppard	1820	20	714	83
Boppard	1820	20	715	83
Boppard	1820	20	718	74
Boppard	1820	20	719	74
Boppard	1820	20	843	79
Boppard	1820	20	993	84
Boppard	1820	20	994	84
Boppard	1820	20	995	85
Boppard	1820	20	996	85
Boppard	1820	20	1044	73
Hönningen	0326	6	383	255
Hönningen	0326	6	384	255
Hönningen	0326	6	764	260
Hönningen	0326	6	765	259
Obernhof	0832	4	66	13
Obernhof	0832	11	3	0
Obernhof	0832	11	4	0
Obernhof	0832	11	5	0
Obernhof	0832	11	8	0
Obernhof	0832	11	9	0
Obernhof	0832	11	10	0
Obernhof	0832	11	11	0
Obernhof	0832	11	12	0
Obernhof	0832	11	13	0
Obernhof	0832	11	14	1
Obernhof	0832	11	15	0
Obernhof	0832	11	17	1
Obernhof	0832	11	18	1
Obernhof	0832	11	19	1
Obernhof	0832	11	20	1
Obernhof	0832	11	21	0
Obernhof	0832	11	22	0
Obernhof	0832	11	23	0
Obernhof	0832	11	24	0
Obernhof	0832	11	25	0
Obernhof	0832	11	26	1
Obernhof	0832	11	27	1
Obernhof	0832	11	29	1
Obernhof	0832	11	29	2
Obernhof	0832	11	30	0
Obernhof	0832	11	31	2
Obernhof	0832	11	32	1
Obernhof	0832	11	33	0
Obernhof	0832	11	34	0
Obernhof	0832	11	35	0
Obernhof	0832	11	36	0
Obernhof	0832	11	37	1
Obernhof	0832	11	37	2
Obernhof	0832	11	37	3
Obernhof	0832	11	38	1
Obernhof	0832	11	38	2
Obernhof	0832	11	38	3
Obernhof	0832	11	39	2
Obernhof	0832	11	40	1
Obernhof	0832	11	40	2
Obernhof	0832	11	40	3
Obernhof	0832	11	40	4
Obernhof	0832	11	40	5
Obernhof	0832	11	40	6
Obernhof	0832	11	41	2
Obernhof	0832	11	42	0
Obernhof	0832	11	43	1
Obernhof	0832	11	44	1
Obernhof	0832	11	44	2
Obernhof	0832	11	45	0
Obernhof	0832	11	46	0
Obernhof	0832	11	47	1
Obernhof	0832	11	47	2
Obernhof	0832	11	47	3
Obernhof	0832	11	47	4
Obernhof	0832	11	48	5
Obernhof	0832	11	48	6
Obernhof	0832	11	49	0
Obernhof	0832	11	50	1
Obernhof	0832	11	51	0
Obernhof	0832	11	52	2
Obernhof	0832	11	53	1
Obernhof	0832	11	54	2
Obernhof	0832	11	54	3
Obernhof	0832	11	55	1
Obernhof	0832	11	56	3
Obernhof	0832	11	56	4
Obernhof	0832	11	57	1
Obernhof	0832	11	58	4
Obernhof	0832	11	58	5
Obernhof	0832	11	58	6
Obernhof	0832	11	59	2
Obernhof	0832	11	60	1
Obernhof	0832	11	61	1
Obernhof	0832	11	62	1
Obernhof	0832	11	62	2
Obernhof	0832	11	63	1
Obernhof	0832	11	63	2
Obernhof	0832	11	64	0
Obernhof	0832	11	65	0
Obernhof	0832	11	66	0
Obernhof	0832	11	67	0
Obernhof	0832	11	68	0
Obernhof	0832	11	69	0
Obernhof	0832	11	70	3
Obernhof	0832	11	71	1
Obernhof	0832	11	71	2
Obernhof	0832	11	72	0
Obernhof	0832	11	73	0
Obernhof	0832	11	74	0
Obernhof	0832	11	75	1
Obernhof	0832	11	75	2
Obernhof	0832	11	75	3
Obernhof	0832	11	75	4
Obernhof	0832	12	1	1
Obernhof	0832	12	1	3
Obernhof	0832	12	2	0
Obernhof	0832	12	4	0
Obernhof	0832	12	5	0
Obernhof	0832	12	6	0
Obernhof	0832	12	7	0
Obernhof	0832	12	8	0
Obernhof	0832	12	9	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	431	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	432	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	471	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	472	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	483	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	484	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	485	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	486	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	488	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	489	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	490	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	491	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	492	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	501	0
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	702	430
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	723	487
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	724	487
Rheinbreitbach	0291	6	756	427
Weinähr	0833	7	180	0
Weinähr	0833	7	181	0
Weinähr	0833	7	182	0
Weinähr	0833	7	183	0
Weinähr	0833	7	192	2
Weinähr	0833	7	193	2
Weinähr	0833	7	194	2
Weinähr	0833	7	195	2
Weinähr	0833	7	196	4
Weinähr	0833	15	1	0
Weinähr	0833	15	2	1
Weinähr	0833	15	3	0
Weinähr	0833	15	4	0
Weinähr	0833	15	5	0
Weinähr	0833	15	6	0
Weinähr	0833	15	7	0
Weinähr	0833	15	8	0
Weinähr	0833	15	9	0
Weinähr	0833	15	10	0
Weinähr	0833	15	11	0
Weinähr	0833	15	12	0
Weinähr	0833	15	13	0
Weinähr	0833	15	14	0
Weinähr	0833	15	15	0
Weinähr	0833	15	16	0
Weinähr	0833	15	17	0
Weinähr	0833	15	18	0
Weinähr	0833	15	19	1
Weinähr	0833	15	20	2
Weinähr	0833	15	21	0
Weinähr	0833	15	22	3
Weinähr	0833	15	22	4
Weinähr	0833	15	23	1
Weinähr	0833	15	24	1
Weinähr	0833	15	25	0
Weinähr	0833	15	26	0
Weinähr	0833	15	29	1
Weinähr	0833	15	30	0
Weinähr	0833	15	31	0
Weinähr	0833	15	32	0
Weinähr	0833	15	33	0
Weinähr	0833	15	34	0
Weinähr	0833	15	35	0
Weinähr	0833	15	36	0
Weinähr	0833	15	37	0
Weinähr	0833	15	38	0
Weinähr	0833	15	39	0
Weinähr	0833	15	40	0
Weinähr	0833	15	41	0
Weinähr	0833	15	42	0
Weinähr	0833	15	43	0
Weinähr	0833	15	44	0
Weinähr	0833	15	45	0
Weinähr	0833	15	46	0
Weinähr	0833	15	47	0
Weinähr	0833	15	48	0
Weinähr	0833	15	49	0
Weinähr	0833	15	50	0
Weinähr	0833	15	51	0
Weinähr	0833	15	52	0
Weinähr	0833	15	53	0
Weinähr	0833	15	54	0
Weinähr	0833	15	55	0
Weinähr	0833	15	56	0
Weinähr	0833	15	57	0
Weinähr	0833	15	58	0
Weinähr	0833	15	59	0
Weinähr	0833	15	60	0
Weinähr	0833	15	61	0
Weinähr	0833	15	62	0
Weinähr	0833	15	63	0
Weinähr	0833	15	64	0
Weinähr	0833	15	65	0
Weinähr	0833	15	66	0
Weinähr	0833	15	67	0
Weinähr	0833	15	68	0
Weinähr	0833	15	69	0
Weinähr	0833	15	70	0
Weinähr	0833	15	71	0
Weinähr	0833	15	72	0
Weinähr	0833	15	73	0
Weinähr	0833	15	74	0
Weinähr	0833	15	75	0
Weinähr	0833	15	76	0
Weinähr	0833	15	77	0
Weinähr	0833	15	78	0
Weinähr	0833	15	79	1
Weinähr	0833	15	79	2
Weinähr	0833	15	80	1
Weinähr	0833	15	80	2
Weinähr	0833	15	81	1
Weinähr	0833	15	81	2
Weinähr	0833	15	82	1
Weinähr	0833	15	83	1
Weinähr	0833	15	84	0
Weinähr	0833	15	85	0
Weinähr	0833	15	86	0
Weinähr	0833	15	87	0
Weinähr	0833	15	88	0
Weinähr	0833	15	89	0
Weinähr	0833	15	90	0
Weinähr	0833	15	91	0
Weinähr	0833	15	92	1
Weinähr	0833	15	92	2
Weinähr	0833	15	93	1
Weinähr	0833	15	93	2
Weinähr	0833	15	94	1
Weinähr	0833	15	94	2
Weinähr	0833	15	95	0
Weinähr	0833	15	96	0
Weinähr	0833	15	97	0
Weinähr	0833	15	98	0
Weinähr	0833	15	99	0
Weinähr	0833	15	100	1
Weinähr	0833	15	101	1
Weinähr	0833	15	102	0
Weinähr	0833	15	103	1
Weinähr	0833	15	104	0
Weinähr	0833	15	105	0
Weinähr	0833	15	106	0
Weinähr	0833	15	107	1
Weinähr	0833	15	108	0
Weinähr	0833	15	109	1
Weinähr	0833	15	110	1
Weinähr	0833	15	111	1
Weinähr	0833	15	112	1
Weinähr	0833	15	114	1
Weinähr	0833	15	115	1
Weinähr	0833	15	116	0
Weinähr	0833	15	117	0
Weinähr	0833	15	118	0
Weinähr	0833	15	119	0
Weinähr	0833	15	120	0
Weinähr	0833	15	121	0
Weinähr	0833	15	122	0
Weinähr	0833	15	123	0
Weinähr	0833	15	124	0
Weinähr	0833	15	125	0
Weinähr	0833	15	126	0
Weinähr	0833	15	127	0
Weinähr	0833	15	128	0
Weinähr	0833	15	129	0
Weinähr	0833	15	130	0
Weinähr	0833	15	131	0
Weinähr	0833	15	132	0
Weinähr	0833	16	1	0
Weinähr	0833	16	2	1
Weinähr	0833	16	2	2
Weinähr	0833	16	2	3
Weinähr	0833	16	2	4
Weinähr	0833	16	2	5
Weinähr	0833	16	2	6
Weinähr	0833	16	2	7
Weinähr	0833	16	2	8
Weinähr	0833	16	3	0
Weinähr	0833	16	4	0
Weinähr	0833	16	5	0
Weinähr	0833	16	6	0
Weinähr	0833	16	7	0
Weinähr	0833	16	8	0
Weinähr	0833	16	9	0
Weinähr	0833	16	10	0
Weinähr	0833	16	11	0
Weinähr	0833	16	12	1
Weinähr	0833	16	12	2
Weinähr	0833	16	13	0
Weinähr	0833	16	14	1

The changes affect point 4 of the product specification.

☐	The amendment affects the single document.

7.3.   Wine grape varieties

The following grape varieties have been added:

White grape varieties:

Calardis Musqué, Calardis Blanc, Sauvitage, Souvignier Gris

Red grape varieties:

Cabaret Noir, Satin Noir, Pinotin

Errors in the spelling of certain varieties have been corrected and name changes accepted. Furthermore, grape varieties which are cultivated but which were missing from the list of grape varieties have been added to it in order to reflect the status quo.

The changes affect point 8 of the specification and point 8 of the single document.

☑	The amendment affects the single document.

7.4.   Control authorities

The control authorities and their tasks have been removed from the product specification and listed in a separate document.

The changes affect point 11 of the product specification.

☐	The amendment affects the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

Designations of origin and geographical indications of wine

‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’

EU reference number: PGI-DE-A1298-AM03 – 15.12.2025

1.   Name(s)

‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’

2.   Geographical indication type

☐

PDO

☑

PGI

☐

GI

3.   Country to which the demarcated geographical area belongs

Germany

4.   Classification of the agricultural product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143

2204 – Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009

5.   Categories of grapevine product as listed in Part II of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013

1.

Wine

6.   Description of the wine or wines

Grapevine product

Wine, white

Organoleptic characteristics

Visual appearance

The colour spectrum usually ranges from pale yellow with green tints to golden yellow. In particular, mash-fermented white wines can also appear orange in colour, with reddish and golden to brownish tints. The white wines may also have a slight opalescence to a sometimes clearly visible natural cloudiness (e.g. from fermenting yeast, must lees or tannin and crystal sediment). However, cloudiness created artificially through the addition of processing aids or caused by defects in the wine, is not permitted.

Aroma

Depending on the grape variety or blend of grape varieties in the white wines, the wines generally have fresh, fruity notes of local pome fruit and stone fruit, and hints of citrus. The range may extend to green, grassy and herbal notes, with floral and spicy overtones, exotic or even tropical fruit aromas, honey, dried fruit and toasted aromas in accordance with the grape variety and ageing of the wine.

The bouquet may have slight varietal characteristics and a less fruity character.

Taste

The wines are generally light- to medium-bodied with an acidity and sweetness reflecting the cellar operations. Depending on how they are processed, the wines may also be tannic and mildly acidic. There may also be deliberate oxidative, phenolic or reductive notes of delicate to moderate intensity.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

—

Analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum total acidity:	—
Minimum total acidity unit:	—
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):	—
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):	—

Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

The natural alcoholic strength may, through enrichment, be increased to a total alcoholic strength by volume of 11,5 %.

Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):

Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.

North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.

The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.

☑	Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.

Grapevine product

Partially dealcoholised wine, white

Organoleptic characteristics

Visual appearance

The colour spectrum is similar to that of white wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI.

Aroma

Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned.

Taste

The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised white wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced.

Analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum total acidity:	—
Minimum total acidity unit:	—
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):	—
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):	—

Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):

Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.

North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.

The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.

☑	Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.

Grapevine product

Wine, red

Organoleptic characteristics

Visual appearance

The colour spectrum ranges from a pale to medium-intensity red to a dark violet with occasional intense brown tints. The wines may also have a slight opalescence to a significant natural cloudiness (e.g. from fermenting yeast, must lees or tannin and crystal sediment), which can sometimes settle to the bottom as a deposit. However, cloudiness created artificially through the addition of processing aids or caused by defects in the wine, is not permitted.

Aroma

Depending on the grape variety or blend of grape varieties, the wines have a bouquet mostly dominated by fruity notes of local stone fruit and berries as well as preserved and dried fruit. There can also be green, spicy, earthy and chocolatey notes. Depending on how they are aged, the red wines may have a subtle to pronounced phenolic structure and toasted aromas.

Taste

The wines are usually light-bodied to full-bodied and are generally characterised by a mild to noticeable acidity. The tannin spectrum ranges from barely noticeable to highly dominant tannins which may also present green overtones.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

—

Analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum total acidity:	—
Minimum total acidity unit:	—
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):	—
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):	—

Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

The natural alcoholic strength may, through enrichment, be increased to a total alcoholic strength by volume of 12 %.

Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):

Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.

North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.

The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.

☑	Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.

Grapevine product

Partially dealcoholised wine, red

Organoleptic characteristics

Visual appearance

The colour spectrum is similar to that of red wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI.

Aroma

Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned.

Taste

The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised red wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced.

Analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum total acidity:	—
Minimum total acidity unit:	—
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):	—
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):	—

Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):

Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.

North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.

The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.

☑	Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.

Grapevine product

Wine, rosé and Blanc de Noir

Organoleptic characteristics

Visual appearance

The rosé wines usually vary in colour from pale pink to pink to bright red with sometimes brownish tints, while the Blanc de Noir wines are the colour of white wine. There can be a considerable variety of colours and a stable or, when shaken, noticeable natural cloudiness (e.g. from fermenting yeast, must lees or tannin and crystal sediment). However, cloudiness created artificially through the addition of processing aids or caused by defects in the wine, is not permitted.

Aroma

Fresh, fruity notes of berries and citrus fruit are generally dominant, although spicy to woody-smoky aromas are also possible. There can be a considerable variety of aromas.

Taste

The rosé wines usually have a mild to lively acidity, delicate tannins, low alcohol levels and subtle residual sweetness.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

These types of wine are produced from swiftly pressed red grape varieties.

Analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum total acidity:	—
Minimum total acidity unit:	—
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):	—
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):	—

Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

The natural alcoholic strength may, through enrichment, be increased to a total alcoholic strength by volume of 11,5 %.

Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):

Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.

North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.

The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.

☑	Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.

Grapevine product

Partially dealcoholised wine, rosé and Blanc de Noir

Organoleptic characteristics

Visual appearance

The colour spectrum is similar to that of rosé and Blanc de Noir wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI.

Aroma

Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned.

Taste

The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced.

Analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum total acidity:	—
Minimum total acidity unit:	—
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):	—
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):	—

Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):

Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.

North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.

The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.

☑	Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.

Grapevine product

Rotling

Organoleptic characteristics

Visual appearance

Depending on the choice of grape variety, the Rotling wines mostly have a faint to strong light-red colour. There can be a considerable variety of colours and a stable or, when shaken, noticeable natural cloudiness (e.g. from fermenting yeast, must lees or tannin and crystal sediment). However, cloudiness created artificially through the addition of processing aids or caused by defects in the wine, is not permitted.

Aroma

Their aromas are generally fruity, sometimes delicately spicy, with hints of berries, pome fruit and citrus fruit in particular. Depending on the grape variety used, their fruity character may vary in intensity and aroma. There can be a considerable variety of aromas.

Taste

They generally have a delicate to rich flavour and a mostly fresh acid structure.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

—

Analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum total acidity:	—
Minimum total acidity unit:	—
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):	—
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):	—

Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

The natural alcoholic strength may, through enrichment, be increased to a total alcoholic strength by volume of 11,5 %.

Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):

Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.

North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.

The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.

☑	Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.

Grapevine product

Partially dealcoholised Rotling

Organoleptic characteristics

Visual appearance

The colour spectrum is similar to that of Rotling wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI.

Aroma

Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned.

Taste

The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised Rotling wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced.

Analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):	—
Minimum total acidity:	—
Minimum total acidity unit:	—
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):	—
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):	—

Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):

Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.

North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.

The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.

☑	Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.

7.   Wine-making practices

7.1.   Specific oenological practices used to make the wine or wines, relevant restrictions on making them

—

Not applicable

7.2.   Maximum yields

All wines/category/variety/type

All products

Maximum yield:

Maximum yield:	105
Maximum yield unit:	Hectolitres per hectare

8.   Indication of the wine grape variety or varieties from which the wine or wines are produced

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Accent

—	Auxerrois – Auxerrois Blanc, Auxerrois blanc, Pinot Auxerrois

—

Bacchus

—

Baron

—	Blauer Frühburgunder – Frühburgunder, Madeleine Noir, Pinot Madeleine, Pinot Noir Précoce

—	Blauer Limberger – Blaufränkisch, Lemberger, Limberger

—	Blauer Portugieser – Portugieser

—	Blauer Spätburgunder – Clevner, Pinot Noir, Pinot noir, Pinot Nero, Pinot nero, Samtrot, Spätburgunder

—	Blütenmuskateller

—	Cabaret Noir

—	Cabernet Blanc

—	Cabernet Cortis

—	Cabernet Cubin

—	Cabernet Dorsa

—	Cabernet Franc

—	Cabernet Mitos

—	Cabernet Sauvignon

—	Calardis Blanc

—	Calardis Musqué

—	Chardonnay

—

Dakapo

—

Deckrot

—

Divico

—

Domina

—	Donauriesling

—	Dornfelder

—	Dunkelfelder

—	Ehrenbreitsteiner

—	Ehrenfelser

—	Faberrebe – Faber

—

Felicia

—

Findling

—

Freisamer

—	Früher Malingre – Malinger

—	Früher Roter Malvasier – Früher Malvasier, Malvasier, Malvoisie

—	Gelber Muskateller – Moscato, Muscat, Muskat, Muscat blanc, Muscat Blanc, Muskateller

—

Gm 643-10

—

Gm 643-17

—	Goldmuskateller

—	Goldriesling

—	Grüner Silvaner – Silvaner, Sylvaner

—	Grüner Veltliner – Veltliner

—	Helfensteiner

—

Helios

—	Heroldrebe

—

Hibernal

—	Huxelrebe – Huxel

—	Johanniter

—

Kanzler

—

Kerner

—

Merlot

—	Morio Muskat – Morio-Muskat

—

Muscaris

—	Muskat Ottonel – Muskat-Ottonel

—	Müller Thurgau – Rivaner, Müller-Thurgau

—	Müllerrebe – Pinot Meunier, Pinot meunier, Schwarzriesling

—

Nobling

—	Optima 113 – Optima

—

Ortega

—

Osteiner

—

Perle

—	Petite Arvine

—	Phoenix – Phönix

—

Pinotin

—

Regent

—	Reichensteiner

—

Rieslaner

—

Rotberger

—	Roter Riesling

—	Roter Traminer – Gewürztraminer, Traminer

—	Ruländer – Grauburgunder, Grauer Burgunder, Pinot Grigio, Pinot grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot gris

—	Satin Noir

—

Sauvignac

—	Sauvignon Blanc – Fumé Blanc, Muskat Silvaner

—	Sauvignon Gris

—

Sauvitage

—	Savagnin Blanc – Weißer Traminer

—

Scheurebe

—	Schönburger

—	Siegerrebe – Sieger

—

Solaris

—	Souvignier Gris

—	St. Laurent – Sankt Laurent, Saint Laurent

—	Syrah – Shiraz

—

We S 523

—	Weißer Burgunder – Pinot Bianco, Pinot bianco, Pinot Blanc, Pinot blanc, Weißburgunder

—	Weißer Elbling – Elbling, Kleinberger

—	Weißer Gutedel – Chasselas, Chasselas Blanc, Chasselas blanc, Fendant, Fendant Blanc, Gutedel

—	Weißer Riesling – Klingelberger, Riesling, Rheinriesling, Riesling Renano, Riesling renano

—

Würzer

9.   Concise definition of the demarcated geographical area

Rhineland-Palatinate

Products allowed to bear the protected geographical indication ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ must come from vineyards belonging to the following municipalities and municipal districts: Bacharach (Bacharach (3503), Steeg (3502)), Bad Ems (0950), Bad Hönningen (0326), Boppard (Boppard (1820), Hirzenach (1824)), Bornich (0905), Braubach (0934), Breitscheid (Landkreis Mainz-Bingen) (0261), Brey (1388), Damscheid (1845), Dattenberg (0315), Dausenau (0947), Dörscheid (0904), Fachbach (0951), Filsen (0932), Hammerstein (Niederhammerstein (0328), Oberhammerstein (0329)), Kamp-Bornhofen (0931), Kasbach-Ohlenberg (Niederkasbach (0307)), Kaub (0902), Kestert (0918), Koblenz (Ehrenbreitstein (1416), Koblenz (1401), Niederberg (1413)), Lahnstein (Oberlahnstein (0961)), Langscheid (1207, 1843), Leubsdorf (0316), Leutesdorf (0330), Linz am Rhein (0310), Manubach (3504), Nassau (0837), Niederburg (1840), Niederheimbach (3507), Nochern (0914), Oberdiebach (3505), Oberheimbach (3506), Obernhof (0832), Oberwesel (Dellhofen (1842), Oberwesel (1841)), Osterspai (0933), Patersberg (0909), Perscheid (1844), Rheinbreitbach (0291), Rheinbrohl (0327), Rhens (1387), Sankt Goar (St. Goar (1837), Werlau (1836)), Sankt Goarshausen (Ehrenthal (0908), St. Goarshausen (0906), Wellmich (0907)), Spay (Oberspay (1390)), Trechtingshausen (3508), Unkel (Heister (0294), Scheuren (0292), Unkel (0293)), Urbar (1355, 1839), Vallendar (1352), Weinähr (0833).

North Rhine-Westphalia

Products allowed to bear the protected geographical indication ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ must come from vineyards: in the town of Königswinter within the cadastral units of Oberdollendorf, Niederdollendorf and Königswinter; the town of Bad Honnef within the cadastral unit of Honnef (Rhöndorf); and the city of Bonn within the cadastral unit of Kessenich.

The precise demarcation can be seen on maps showing the vineyards in the above-mentioned municipalities, demarcated by parcel. The maps can be viewed at www.ble.de/eu-qualitaetskennzeichen-wein.

‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ may be produced in an area other than the Landwein-producing region 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.

10.   Link with the geographical area

The causal link with the geographical origin is based on:

☐	Reputation

☑	A specific quality

☑	Other characteristic

Categories of grapevine product

1.

Wine

Summary of the link

The winegrowing area is located between Bingen and Bonn, borders the Siebengebirge uplands, and extends for a length of approximately 110 km. The valley floor is narrow; only at an altitude of 200-220 m above sea level does the narrow V-shaped valley widen out into a plateau valley with levels which were formed long ago. The areas in the Middle Rhine Valley which are used for winegrowing range in altitude from about 55 m to 350 m above sea level; the vineyards’ average altitude is 170 m above sea level. The vineyards of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley face mainly south-east to south-west; winegrowing in the Lower Middle Rhine Valley is predominantly carried out on land facing south to south-west. Taking the winegrowing area as a whole, the vineyards’ average orientation is 168° (SSE).

The area mainly comprises Devonian rock. Quartzite sandstone and slate are widespread; ferrous schist, schist with siliceous lenticles and quarzites are found to a lesser extent. Rocks from the Tertiary period are found only in the area around Königswinter. These comprise trachytes, trachytic tuffs, basalts and latites (volcanic effusion) which are evidence of past volcanic activity. The vines in the Middle Rhine Valley are mainly rooted in soils with source rock of Devonian schist. In terms of soil typology, these areas are characterised by vegen and brown soils. On the Tertiary volcanic rock there are mainly brown soils, regosols and rankers.

According to meteorological data, the annual average temperature is 9,7 °C, while the average temperature during the growing season is 14,2 °C. Average annual precipitation is 665 mm, about 60 % of which falls during the growing season. The vines in the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’-producing area receive an average of 615 000 Wh/m2 of direct sunshine during the growing season.

11.   Further applicable requirements

Title of the requirement/derogation

Production rules

Legal framework

Laid down by an organisation managing the PDO/PGI, where provided for by Member States

Type of further requirement/derogation

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the requirement/derogation

100 % of the grapes used to produce ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ must come from vineyards in the municipalities or cadastral units listed under point 9 of the single document and from the wine grape varieties authorised under point 8 of the single document.

The residual sugar content of a wine marketed as ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ may not exceed the maximum permissible value for the term ‘medium-sweet’.

Electronic reference (URL) to the publication of the product specification

www.ble.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Ernaehrung-Lebensmittel/EU-Qualitaetskennzeichen/Antraege/Rheinburgen_LW_2_SAe/Produktspezifikation.pdf?__blob=publicationFile

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(1)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27 of 30 October 2024 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council with rules concerning the registration and the protection of geographical indications, traditional specialities guaranteed and optional quality terms and repealing Delegated Regulation (EU) No 664/2014 (OJ L, 2025/27, 15.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/27/oj).