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

(2021/C 36/12)

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

'MUŠKAT MOMJANSKI/MOSCATO DI MOMIANO'

PDO-HR-02109

Date of application: 15.9.2015

1.   Name to be registered

Muškat momjanski (hr)

Moscato di Momiano (it)

2.   Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3.   Categories of grapevine products

1.

Wine

4.   Description of the wine(s)

Wine (‘Kvalitetno vino KZP’ (Quality wine of controlled geographical origin) and ‘Vrhunsko vino KZP’ (Superior quality wine of controlled geographical origin))

Wines made from grapes picked at the usual harvest time are crystal clear, greenish-yellow to golden yellow in colour, with a moderately high to high alcohol content, balanced acidity, a high level of extract and a pronounced floral and fruity aroma with dominant muscat characteristics.

The maximum permitted sulphur dioxide content is 200 mg/l for wines with up to 5 g/l of residual sugar, and 250 mg/l for wines with over 5 g/l of residual sugar.

Maximum total alcoholic strength – the limits of the relevant legislation apply.

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)	11,5
Minimum total acidity	4 in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)	16,7
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)	250

Wine (‘Kvalitetno vino KZP’ (Quality wine of controlled geographical origin) and ‘Vrhunsko vino KZP – Arhivsko vino’ (Superior quality wine of controlled geographical origin – Reserve wine))

Reserve wines are characterised by intense hues of yellow, a complex aroma as a result of the maturing process and a typical bouquet of mature white wines together with the ever-present muscat note. The wines have a pleasant, harmonious and complex taste and a characteristically rich retronasal aroma with mild to moderately intense notes of ripe fruit, blossom and, in some cases, honey and nuts.

The maximum permitted sulphur dioxide content is 200 mg/l for wines with up to 5 g/l of residual sugar, and 250 mg/l for wines with over 5 g/l of residual sugar.

Maximum total alcoholic strength – the limits of the relevant legislation apply.

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)	11,5
Minimum total acidity	4 in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)	16,7
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)	250

Wine (‘Kvalitetno vino KZP’ (Quality wine of controlled geographical origin) and ‘Vrhunsko vino KZP – Desertno vino’ (Superior quality wine of controlled geographical origin – Dessert wine))

The dessert wines have intense hues of yellow, a higher alcohol content and a complex, rich scent and taste with a dominant aroma of dried and raisined fruit (raisins, dried figs), and sometimes honey, while retaining their muscat notes. The wines have a pleasant, long-lasting taste and a high level of extract and are full-bodied and moderately to highly sweet, with a fine retronasal aroma dominated by notes of ripe, dried and raisined fruit and, in some cases, of honey and liqueur.

The maximum permitted sulphur dioxide content is 200 mg/l for wines with up to 50 g/l of residual sugar, and 300 mg/l for wines with over 50 g/l of residual sugar.

Maximum total alcoholic strength – the limits of the relevant legislation apply.

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)	11,5
Minimum total acidity	4 in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)	30
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)	300

5.   Wine making practices

a.   Essential oenological practices

Position of vineyards

Cultural practice

The vineyards must be planted only on flysch soils. They may not be cultivated on terra rossa soils.

Planting densities

Cultural practice

Vineyards planted from 2015 onwards must have at least 4 000 vines per hectare, on the basis of their effective area. Vineyards constructed on terraces from 2015 onwards must have at least 3 500 vines per hectare, on the basis of their effective area. Vineyards planted prior to 2015 are not subject to any restrictions regarding the number of vines per hectare.

Vine training

Cultural practice

The only types of vine training that are permitted are single or double systems on long canes (arms) with or without spurs.

Harvesting of grapes

Cultural practice

The grapes are harvested manually only.

Production of wine (‘Kvalitetno vino s kontroliranim zemljopisnim podrijetlom’ (Quality wine of controlled geographical origin))

Relevant restrictions on making the wines

The minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of the wines is 11,5 % vol. The minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of wines bearing the additional traditional term of ‘desertno vino’ (dessert wine) is 16 % vol.

The wine may be sweetened in years with unfavourable weather conditions, provided that the wine being sweetened has not undergone any fortification process. The total alcoholic strength by volume of the wine may be increased by no more than 2 % by increasing the sugar content through the addition of grape must, concentrated grape must or rectified concentrated grape must (which must come from the same wine-growing area as the wine being sweetened).

Production of wine (‘Vrhunsko vino s kontroliranim zemljopisnim podrijetlom’ (Superior quality wine of controlled geographical origin))

Relevant restrictions on making the wines

The minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume is 11,5 % vol. The minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of wines bearing the additional traditional term of ‘desertno vino’ (dessert wine) is 16 % vol.

The wine may not be fortified or sweetened, acidified or de-acidified.

b.   Maximum yields

‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ PDO, including ‘Kvalitetno vino s kontroliranim zemljopisnim podrijetlom’ (Quality wine of controlled geographical origin)

10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare

‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ PDO, including ‘Kvalitetno vino s kontroliranim zemljopisnim podrijetlom’ (Quality wine of controlled geographical origin)

70 hectolitres per hectare

‘Vrhunsko vino s kontroliranim zemljopisnim podrijetlom’ (Superior quality wine of controlled geographical origin)

10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare

‘Vrhunsko vino s kontroliranim zemljopisnim podrijetlom’ (Superior quality wine of controlled geographical origin)

60 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

The ‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ PDO area includes the town of Momjan and its surrounding area and is located within the following boundaries: the Kremenje-Oskoruš road starting from the locality of Kremenje until the turning for the locality of Dramac, where the boundary follows the road towards the locality of Dramac; 200 metres south of Dramac the boundary turns in a westerly/north-westerly direction from that road up to an altitude of 50 metres above sea level; from that point the boundary continues north- and north-eastwards at an altitude of 50 metres above sea level, and north-east of Dramac the altitude of the boundary rises from 50 metres to 180 metres above sea level; it continues at an altitude of 180 metres above sea level to the north of the localities of Merišće and Oskoruš in the direction of the locality of Brič, coinciding in places on that stretch with the national border between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Slovenia (where the border is over 180 metres above sea level); north of the locality of Brič, the boundary of the ‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ PDO area moves from the national border with the Republic of Slovenia and runs at a distance of 500 metres to the north-east of the road that leads from the locality of Brič to the locality of Stancija Vigini; at a point 500 metres east of Stancija Vigini the boundary continues due south up to an altitude of 300 metres; at that point it continues westwards at an altitude of 300 m above sea level; at the place where that altitude touches the road leading from the locality of Črnci to the locality of Marušići, the boundary continues along that road in a southerly direction as far as the locality of Marušići and then along that road as far as the locality of Kremenje.

7.   Main wine grapes variety(ies)

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains/Moscato di Canelli

8.   Description of the link(s)

‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ is a traditionally used name combining, pursuant to Article 93(2)(a) and (b) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the name of the grape variety (Muškat/Moscato, from the variety Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains) and the name of the geographical area (momjanski/di Momiano, formed from the town of Momjan located in the northern part of the Istrian peninsula). Although the variety Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains is traditionally grown, to a greater or lesser extent, in different areas of Istria, Momjan has long been known as a typical place for the production of this wine. The traditional ‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ name has had a high consumer profile for many years, thanks to the wine’s image as a traditional product, the numerous prizes and awards it has won in wine competitions and shows, and its considerable market share and high quality. In addition, ‘Muškat momjanski’ wine was granted protection under this name back in 1997 as part of the ‘Protection of quality wines of controlled geographical origin’ in accordance with the Wine Act applicable at that time, on the basis of a report drawn up by the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Zagreb.

Varieties

The traditional nature and specific characteristics of the cultivation of the Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains variety in the area of Momjan are also demonstrated by the specific gene pool of the variety that is traditionally cultivated in this area, which is characterised by relatively small grapes, a higher proportion of skin on each grape, bunches that are less tightly packed and weigh less, a lower yield, a greater resistance to grey mould and a higher proportion of sugar and aromatic substances in the grapes, in comparison with the standard gene pool of this variety.

Climate, soil and relief

The specific climate of the ‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ PDO area, which combines both maritime and continental influences, together with the good level of ripeness of the grapes, results in greater concentration and reduced deterioration of the primary varietal aromas in the grapes during the ripening period, which contributes significantly to the high quality of the wines of the ‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ PDO. Moreover, the continental climate with its lower air temperatures than in the surrounding coastal areas, especially at night, ensures that the total acidity of the grapes (especially malic acid) is largely preserved in this wine, which is directly reflected in the freshness of the taste of wine from the ‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ PDO area. This characteristic is of great importance for wines with a significant level of residual sugar because a suitable proportion of organic acids ensures that they have a harmonious taste. Furthermore, the favourable (moderately high) temperatures, especially in the daytime, generated by the effect of the maritime/Mediterranean climate, ensure that the grapes ripen sufficiently and contain a good level of sugar, which is essential in order to give fullness of flavour to wines of the Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains variety, especially those with a high level of residual sugar.

The soil on flysch (rendzina), with its higher carbonate content, tempers the vigorous nature of the vine, thereby contributing to its balanced growth and helping to achieve a favourable microclimate around the bunches of grapes, i.e. moderate exposure to sunlight. This has a favourable impact on the synthesis of aromatic compounds in the grapes, which makes a significant contribution to the high quality of aromatic wines like those of the ‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ PDO, whose aromatic characteristics are particularly pronounced under such conditions. In addition, the moderate exposure of the bunches of grapes to sunlight produces a favourable ratio of sugar and organic acids in the grapes. A specific characteristic of rendzina is the high proportion of particles of clay in the soil, which ensures that the soil retains water for a long time, with the result that water is available for the vines during the lengthy periods without rainfall. The absence of water stress in the vines and the uninterrupted production of assimilates in those conditions ensures that the grapes continue to ripen and to develop an adequate level of sugar, organic acids and aromatic compounds – which play an important role in the quality of the wine – even when there is no rain for long periods during the growing season.

The gently rolling terrain in the ‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ PDO area provides good, regular air circulation, which helps to reduce the amount of dew formed and to make it dry faster and speeds up the drying of the raindrops on the vine’s above-ground parts, thus preventing or limiting the development of diseases on the vine, especially grey mould. This is necessary in order to ensure that the grapes ripen better and more completely because the absence or less pronounced development of grey mould means that the grapes can be kept on the vine for longer in order to achieve suitable ripeness and to accumulate sufficient levels of chemical ingredients that are important for this wine’s quality, particularly the sugars, organic acids and aromatic compounds in the grapes.

These natural factors combine in the small ‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ PDO area to provide specific, unique conditions for producing grapes and wines of very high and recognisable quality.

Human factors

The human factors which are directly responsible for the specific character of the grapes and wines of the ‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ PDO area include the fact that, for decades, the grafts for multiplying planting material have been selected exclusively from top-quality vines from vineyards in the Momjan area, precisely because of the specific character and the quality of the original genetic stock; traditional cultivation using low-load systems with long canes, or a combination of short and long canes, together with the traditional limitation of yields; systematic removal of unwanted shoots; leaf removal; elimination of side shoots and pruning of shoots in order to create a favourable microclimate within the vine, which is essential for achieving appropriate levels of sugar, organic acids and aromatic compounds in the grapes. In addition, the wine-making procedures ensure maximum preservation of the specific, mainly varietal aromas in the wine of the ‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ PDO. The greatest testimony to the particular quality of the wines of the ‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ PDO that are produced in this area is the fact that they have been recognisable and renowned over the past hundred years or so, evidence of which is provided by numerous historical sources; the events related to Muškat that traditionally take place in Momjan; the many prizes and awards that the wines have won at national and international competitions and shows; as well as the significant number of winegrower and winemaker families in this area who have been producing this wine for generations.

The ‘Muškat momjanski/Moscato di Momiano’ PDO area, with its unique combination of natural and human factors, is clearly a specific agro-ecological area where high-quality wines with particular characteristics are produced.

9.   Essential further conditions

NONE

Link to the product specification

https://poljoprivreda.gov.hr/UserDocsImages//dokumenti/hrana/zastita_oznaka_izvrsnosti_vina//Specifikacija_proizvoda_Muskat_momjanski.pdf

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(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.