Publication of the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the reference to the publication of the product specification for a name in the wine sector

(2023/C 137/09)

This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) within two months from the date of this publication.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

’TERRAS DE CISTER'

PGI-PT-02351

Date of application: 2.3.2017

1.   Name to be registered

Terras de Cister

2.   Geographical indication type

PGI - Protected Geographical Indication

3.   Categories of grapevine products

1.

Wine

4.   Description of the wine(s)

White, rosé and red wines

White

Citrine colour of medium intensity. Subtle mineral aroma typically dominated by citrus and white fruit. Vegetal and chemical notes balanced with light tropical fruit and stone fruit. Long in the mouth, average body, with acid notes reflective of the alcohol and sweet taste.

They are wines with a high natural acidity, intense aroma, and a citrusy, bright and fresh character.

Rosé

Clear to brilliant in appearance and pink in colour. Aromas of fresh fruit, raspberry and red fruit. Generally fresh and persistent, with high and vibrant acidity.

Red

Light ruby colour, with vinous red shades. Medium aroma with a balance of vegetal, ripe stone fruit and red fruit notes, along with notes of wood, and spice. Medium body and length in mouth, astringency and tactile dryness with a light distinction. These are light, smooth wines with a good freshness.

The other analytical characteristics comply with the limits of the regulations in force.

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)	10,0
Minimum total acidity	in milliequivalents per litre
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Wine making practices

a.   Essential oenological practices

1.   White, rosé and red wines

Cultivation methods

The cultivation methods used in vineyards intended for the production of wines entitled to the ‘Terras de Cister’ PGI must be those which are traditional in the region or recommended by the certifying authority.

The vines intended for the production of wines entitled to the ‘Terras de Cister’ PGI are grown on their own, in low form, pruned in goblet or cordon form, and planted in soils of the following types:

—	humic lithosols of schist and granite;

—	brown and red Mediterranean schist soils;

—	granite and migmatite non-humic lithosols;

—	transition soils and brown or red Mediterranean soils of metamorphosed schist or gneiss, generally containing a high level of acidity.

2.   White, rosé and red wines

Relevant restriction on making the wines

The musts intended for the production of wines entitled to the ‘Terras de Cister’ PGI must have a natural alcoholic strength by volume equal to or higher than 9.0 (% vol.).

b.   Maximum yields

White, rosé and red wines

120 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

The geographical area of production for the PGI ‘Terras de Cister’ covers the following municipalities (or parts of municipalities) in the district of Viseu:

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Armamar: the União das Freguesias de Aricera e Goujoim, Coura e Tões of the parish of Armamar, União das Freguesias de São Romão e Santiago, Cimbres, Queimada, Queimadela, Santa Cruz, São Cosmado, São Martinho das Chãs, and the part of the parish of Aldeias that does not belong to the Demarcated Region of the Douro;

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Lamego: the parishes of Avões, União das freguesias de Bigorne, Magueija e Pretarouca, Britiande, União das freguesias de Cepões, Meijinhos e Melcões, Ferreirim, Lalim, Lazarim, Penude, Vila Nova de Souto d’El-Rei, and the part of the parish of Várzea de Abrunhais that does not belong to the Demarcated Region of the Douro;

—	Moimenta da Beira;

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Penedono;

—	São João da Pesqueira: the parish of Pereiros, of the União das Freguesias de Vilarouco e Pereiros e Riodades;

—	Sernancelhe;

—	Tabuaço: the parishes of Arcos, Chavães, Granja do Tedo, Longa, the parish of Paradela of the União das Freguesias de Paradela e Granjinha, the União das Freguesias de Pinheiros e Vale de Figueira and the part of the parish of Sendim that does not belong to the Demarcated Region of the Douro;

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Tarouca.

7.   Main wine grapes variety(ies)

Alfrocheiro - Tinta-Bastardinha

Alicante-Bouschet

Alicante-Branco

Alvar

Alvar -Roxo

Alvarelhão - Brancelho

Alvarinho

Amaral

Aragonez - Tinta-Roriz; Tempranillo

Arinto - Pedernã

Arinto-do-Interior

Assaraky

Azal

Baga

Barcelo

Bastardo - Graciosa

Bical - Borrado-das-Moscas

Cabernet-Franc

Cabernet-Sauvignon

Camarate

Campanário

Castelão - João-de-Santarém(1); Periquita

Cerceal-Branco

Chardonnay

Cidreiro

Coração-de-Galo

Cornifesto

Códega-do-Larinho

Encruzado

Fernão-Pires - Maria-Gomes

Folgasão - Terrantez

Folgasão -Roxo

Folha -de -Figueira - Dona-Branca

Fonte -Cal

Gewürztraminer

Gouveio

Grand-Noir

Jaen - Mencia

Jampal

Loureiro

Luzidio

Malvasia-Fina - Boal; Bual

Malvasia-Fina-Roxa

Malvasia-Preta

Malvasia-Rei

Marufo - Mourisco-Roxo

Merlot

Monvedro

Moreto

Pilongo

Pinot-Blanc

Pinot-Gris - Pinot-Grigio

Pinot-Noir

Português-Azul - Blauer-Portugieser

Rabo-de-Ovelha

Riesling

Rufete - Tinta-Pinheira

Sauvignon - Sauvignon-Blanc

Semillon

Sercial - Esgana-Cão

Sercialinho

Syrah - Shiraz

Síria - Roupeiro, Códega

Tamarez - Molinha

Terrantez

Tinta -Barroca

Tinta -Carvalha

Tinta-Francisca

Tinta Negra Mole, Saborinho

Tintem

Tinto-Cão

Touriga-Franca

Touriga-Fêmea

Touriga-Nacional

Trincadeira - Tinta-Amarela, Trincadeira-Preta

Tália - Ugni-Blanc; Trebbiano-Toscano

Uva-Cão

Verdelho

Verdial-Branco

Vinhão - Sousão

Viosinho

Vital

Água -Santa

8.   Description of the link(s)

White, rosé and red wines

Details of the geographical area relevant to the link

Natural factors

Located in the north-east of Portugal, surrounded by a series of mountain ranges protecting it from external influences, between the Serra de Santa Helena (1 102 m), Monte Raso (851 m), and the Serra da Nave – Leomil (1 015 m).

The triangle formed by these mountains gives the region particular mesological and climatic characteristics and creates a natural barrier against both the humid air masses from the coast and the harsh mainland winds.

Also key in defining the landscape and demarcating the region in geographical and natural terms are the two main rivers: the Távora and the Varosa.

The area has a predominantly a temperate continental climate, which is strongly affected by the region’s topography. Summers are fairly hot and dry, with significant temperature variations. Winters are cold with prolonged frosts that sometimes come late in the season.

Rainfall is moderate, with more rain in the winter months and a shortage of water in the warmer summer months. Relative humidity is slightly high with fog coming in from the Távora valley.

The soils are mainly light, granitic, sandy clays, with low capacity for water retention and low organic matter content, and high potassium and phosphorus content. They are generally highly acidic.

Human factors

The history of wine production in this region is closely linked not only to the region’s geographical characteristics, but also to the arrival of Cistercian monks in the region in the 12th century. The monks built monasteries and churches and planted the first vineyards in the region known today as the ‘Terras de Cister’.

The grape varieties grown also contribute to the specific character of the wine products entitled to this geographical indication of origin, in conjunction with other natural and human factors. In addition to the many native grape varieties which give it a strong regional character, the region has other relatively recently introduced varieties which are perfectly adapted to the geography and landscape conditions and which bolster the wine-making importance of this region.

Specific characteristics of the wines associated with the geographical area

These are fresh wines in which the acid notes balance out the alcohol and sweet taste.

They have a delicate aroma and structure, characterised by a high natural acidity, minerality and low alcoholic strength, plus a good aromatic expression of the grape varieties.

The whites and rosés are fresh with noticeably balanced acidity.

The red wines are light, smooth wines with a good freshness.

Causal link

The protection afforded by the predominant topographic relief is a key characteristic of the geographical area and it also influences the climate. The climate shapes how the vines grow and ripen and thus directly influences the quality of the wines. This influence is clearly evident in the smoothness and aromatic expression of the wines.

Hot summers create good conditions for the grapes to ripen fully, which is reflected in the wines’ aromatic component. The daily temperature variations in summer allow the grapes to develop the right balance between the sugar content and the acidity level, which is likewise reflected in the wines produced from the grapes.

The soils, which are mostly granitic and acid in nature, and their low organic matter content give the wines a mineral element and contribute decisively to their characteristic natural high acidity.

The region’s topography has also led to the practice of mountain winegrowing coupled with traditional growing practices. This has created conditions for the production of wines with specific characteristics, marked by high natural acidity, freshness, character and structure.

In return, the varieties suitable for producing the wines in the region because they are perfectly suited to the climate, are a critical factor in determining the quality characteristics of the wines, particularly their aromatic characteristics.

9.   Essential further conditions

White, rosé and red wines

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation on production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

Wines with the PGI ‘Terras de Cister’ may be produced from grapes grown within the region and vinified outside it, subject to authorisation on a case-by-case basis from the certifying body, provided that the place of wine-making is no more than 15 km from the boundary of the PGI ‘Terras de Cister’ and there is a favourable opinion from the certifying body of the neighbouring region where the grapes are to be vinified.

White, rosé and red wines

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

—	Prior approval of labelling: The labels to be used on ‘Terras do Cister’ PGI products must first be submitted for approval by the certifying authority.

—	The trade mark must be registered with the INPI [National Institute for Industrial Property], but is not exclusive to the PGI.

Link to the product specification

https://www.ivv.gov.pt/np4/8616.html

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(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.