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29 March 2021

(2021/C 112/01)

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Publication of an application for amendment of a specification for a name in the wine sector, as referred to in Article 105 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council

(2021/C 112/02)

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.

REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’

PGI-FR-A1131-AM01

Date of application: 29 August 2016

1.   Rules applicable to the amendment

Article 105 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 - Non-minor amendment

2.   Description of and reasons for amendment

2.1.   Wine-making practices - amendment to the yield of rosé and red wines

The maximum yield for the production of red wines has been increased from 80 hectolitres per hectare to 90 hectolitres per hectare. In the case of rosé wines, it has increased from 90 to 100 hectolitres per hectare.

The increase in yield for rosé wines was requested in order to enable production to meet market needs, and to ensure continuity.

There has been significant growth in the market for rosé wines. In addition, customer demand for light, less alcoholic red wines was taken into account. By slightly increasing the yields of vineyards that meet the production criteria for red wines, it will be possible to make wines with a lower alcoholic concentration from that fruit.

This slightly increased yield does not affect the typicality of the red and rosé wines produced under the designation ‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’.

This amendment to point 6, ‘Yield’, in Chapter I of the specification affects the section headed ‘Wine-making practices - maximum yields’ of the single document.

2.2.   Production of quality sparkling wines

The specification has been amended to remove all provisions relating to the production of quality sparkling wines. This follows the decision of the Council of State of 2 March 2015 annulling the Order of 28 October 2011 on PGI ‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’ approving the provisions of the specification relating to ‘red, rosé and white quality sparkling wines’.

Following action taken by the National Federation of Producers and Makers of Sparkling Wines, the Council of State annulled the ‘sparkling wines’ provisions in the Orders relating to various PGIs, including PGI ‘Coteaux Pont du Gard’ due to lack of precedent. In its Order, the Council of State deemed that no precedent had been established in the area for the production of sparkling wines.

This amendment concerns Chapter I of the specification, points 3.1 ‘Type of products’, 3.3 ‘Organoleptic description of the wines’, and 7.2 ‘Product specificity in the link to the geographical origin’. It also affects the single document under the following headings: ‘Categories of grapevine products’, ‘Description of the wine(s)’ and ‘Link with the geographical area’.

2.3.   Product description

At Chapter I, 3.3 of the specification, the description of the wines has been expanded to give a specific organoleptic description for each colour of wine by product category. The description of the different colours of wines made from overripe grapes mirrors the description of the still wines with the added feature of characteristic ripe fruit aromas.

These additions are included under ‘Description of the wine(s)’ in the single document.

2.4.   Amendment to wording - production area

Chapter I, 4.1 of the specification has been amended to include a correction to the wording.

In the first subparagraph, the expression ‘grape harvest’ has been replaced by ‘grape production’. This term is more accurate in defining the geographical area of grape production rather than the area in which the wines are made.

In the single document, this amendment appears under ‘Demarcated geographical area’.

2.5.   Area in immediate proximity

At point 4.2 of the specification, the area of immediate proximity has not been amended but has been changed to a list of municipalities in place of the lists of districts, which are less clearly defined in administrative terms.

The list of municipalities was drawn up in accordance with the 2019 Official Geographic Code, which is the national source of reference.

This change to the presentation of the area in immediate proximity as a list of municipalities has been moved down to the point of ‘Further conditions’ in the single document.

2.6.   Vine varieties

In Chapter I, 5 of the specification, the following nine varieties have been added to those listed for the production of wines eligible for PGI ‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’:

‘Artaban N, Cabernet blanc B, Cabernet Cortis N, Floreal B, Muscaris B, Soreli B, Souvignier gris B, Vidoc N and Voltis B’.

These varieties are known to be resistant to drought and fungal diseases. They are similar to the varieties used to produce the PGI wines while allowing less use of plant protection products. They do not affect the characteristics of the PGI wines.

These varieties have been added to the list under ‘Main wine-grape varieties’ in the current single document.

2.7.   Inspection body

The wording of Chapter III has been updated with regard to the certifying body acting on behalf of INAO, the competent inspection authority.

These corrections to wording do not affect the single document.

2.8.   Link with the geographical area

Under the heading ‘Link with the geographical area’, an explanation has been added to the single document about link between the wines of the PGI ‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’ and the fame of the historic Pont du Gard site on which their reputation rests.

The final paragraph on the link to the area of origin in the specification has therefore been removed from the ‘Link with the geographical area’ in this single document as it does not contribute any relevant information. (The final paragraph was as follows: ‘The vine, along with olive-growing and bull-rearing, is at the cultural heart of Gard. It plays an active role in the land management of the white limestone terrain, with the scrublands of holm oak so characteristic of this region’).

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name(s)

Coteaux du Pont du Gard

2.   Geographical indication type

PGI - Protected geographical indication

3.   Categories of grapevine product

1.

Wine

16.	Wine of overripe grapes

4.   Description of the wine(s)

Still red, rosé and white wines

The minimum and maximum levels for total alcoholic strength by volume, total acidity and total sulphur dioxide are those set by EU legislation.

The red wines are made mainly from the varieties Grenache, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In general, they are a fairly deep red colour with purple tints, bold and bright. These wines have a powerful bouquet with primary notes of very ripe red and black fruit. The first impression in the mouth is subtle. Mouthfeel is dense but well-rounded, with coating qualities. The tannins are elegant and round without any drying effect on the taste-buds.

The rosé wines are mainly made from Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah. These wines have a deep pink colour. Their bouquet includes well-defined red fruit aromas and may be grapey. In the mouth, they are big wines with a pleasing texture and excellent aromatic persistence.

The white wines are smooth and elegant, big and fruity. Their colour lies within the straw-yellow palette, sometimes with green tints. These wines have a clean and very intense aroma with primary notes of white-fleshed fruit and nuts. In the mouth, they are round and generous, with a pleasing liveliness and freshness in which fruity notes can be detected.

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)	9
Minimum total acidity	in milliequivalents per litre
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

Red, rosé and white wines from overripe grapes

In addition to the detailed description for still wines, the wines from overripe grapes are characterised by ripe fruit aromas.

For the wines from overripe grapes, the maximum and minimum levels for actual alcoholic strength by volume, total alcoholic strength by volume, natural alcoholic strength by volume and total sulphur dioxide are those set by EU legislation.

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)
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

Specific oenological practice

All wine-making practices followed must comply with the requirements laid down at EU level and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.

b.   Maximum yields

PGI ‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’ red and white wines

90 hectolitres per hectare

PGI ‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’ rosé wines

100 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

The harvesting of the grapes and the production and development of wines bearing the ‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’ PGI must take place in the department of Gard, in the territory of the following municipalities:

Aigues-Vives, Aimargues, Aramon, Argilliers, Aubais, Aubord, Aujargues, Bagnols sur Cèze, Beaucaire, Beauvoisin, Bellegarde, Belvezet, Bernis, Bezouce, Boissières, Bouillargues, Cabrières, Caissargues, Calvisson, Carsan, Castillon du Gard, Caveirac, Chusclan, Clarensac, Codognan, Codolet, Collias, Comps, Congénies, Connaux, Cornillon, Domazan, Estézargues, Flaux, Fournès, Fourques, Gallargues-le-Montueux, Garons, Générac, Jonquières Saint-Vincent, Junas, La Roque-sur-Cèze, Langlade, Laudun, Le Cailar, Lédenon, Les Angles, Lirac, Manduel, Marguerittes, Meynes, Milhaud, Montaren-et-Saint-Médiers, Montfaucon, Montfrin, Mus, Nages-et-Solorgues, Nîmes, Orsan, Parignargues, Pont-Saint-Esprit, Poulx, Pouzilhac, Pujaut, Redessan, Remoulins, Rochefort-du-Gard, Rodilhan, Roquemaure, Sabran, Saint-Alexandre, Saint-André-d’Olérargues, Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard, Saint-Côme-et-Maruéjols, Saint-Dionizy, Saint Etienne-des-Sorts, Saint-Geniès-de-Comolas, Saint-Gervais, Saint-Gervasy, Saint-Gilles, Saint-Hilaire-d’Ozilhan, Saint-Julien-de-Peyrolas, Saint-Laurent-d’Aigouze, Saint-Laurent-les-Arbres, Saint-Laurent-de-Carnols, Saint -Marcel-de-Careiret, Saint-Maximin, Saint-Michel-d’Euzet, Saint-Nazaire, Saint-Paul-les-Fonts, Saint-Paulet-de-Caisson, Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie, Saint-Siffret, Saint-Victor-La-Coste, Salazac, Sanilhac-et-Sagries, Sauveterre, Saze, Sernhac, Sommières, Tavel, Théziers, Tresques, Uchaud, Uzès, Vallabrègues, Valliguières, Vauvert, Vénéjan, Vergèze, Vers-Pont-du-Gard, Vestric-et-Candiac (partie située au Sud-Est du Vistre), Villeneuve-lès-Avignon.

7.   Main wine grape varieties

Alicante Henri Bouschet N

Alphonse Lavallée N

Altesse B

Alvarinho - Albariño

Aramon N

Aramon blanc B

Aramon gris G

Aranel B

Arinarnoa N

Artaban N

Arvine B - Petite Arvine

Aubun N - Murescola

Bourboulenc B - Doucillon blanc

Brun argenté N - Vaccarèse

Cabernet blanc B

Cabernet cortis N

Cabernet franc N

Cabernet-Sauvignon N

Caladoc N

Cardinal Rg

Carignan N

Carignan blanc B

Carmenère N

Chardonnay B

Chasan B

Chasselas B

Chenanson N

Chenin B

Cinsaut N - Cinsault

Clairette B

Clairette rose Rs

Colombard B

Cot N - Malbec

Couderc noir N

Counoise N

Danlas B

Egiodola N

Floreal B

Gamay N

Gamay de Chaudenay N

Gewurztraminer Rs

Grenache N

Grenache blanc B

Grenache gris G

Gros Manseng B

Lival N

Lledoner pelut N

Macabeu B - Macabeo

Marsanne B

Marselan N

Maréchal Foch N

Mauzac B

Merlot N

Mondeuse N

Mondeuse blanche B

Morrastel N - Minustellu, Graciano

Mourvèdre N - Monastrell

Muscaris B

Muscat d’Alexandrie B - Muscat, Moscato

Muscat de Hambourg N - Muscat, Moscato

Muscat à petits grains blancs B - Muscat, Moscato

Muscat à petits grains roses Rs - Muscat, Moscato

Muscat à petits grains rouges Rg - Muscat, Moscato

Nielluccio N - Nielluciu

Négrette N

Petit Manseng B

Petit Verdot N

Pinot gris G

Pinot noir N

Piquepoul blanc B

Piquepoul gris G

Piquepoul noir N

Portan N

Riesling B

Rivairenc N - Aspiran noir

Rivairenc blanc B - Aspiran blanc

Roussanne B

Sauvignon B - Sauvignon blanc

Sauvignon gris G - Fié gris

Sciaccarello N

Semillon B

Servant B

Soreli B

Souvignier gris Rs

Sylvaner B

Syrah N - Shiraz

Tannat N

Tempranillo N

Terret blanc B

Terret gris G

Terret noir N

Ugni blanc B

Verdelho B

Vermentino B - Rolle

Vidoc N

Villard blanc B

Villard noir N

Viognier B

Voltis B

8.   Description of the link(s)

The historic site of the Pont du Gard, at the heart of the geographical area in the department of Gard, has given its name to the PGI ‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’, and gives its wines their reputation.

This Languedoc vineyard largely occupies a broad area of limestone hills and plateaux, highly characteristic of this region of Gard. The vineyard also covers the sandy, stony and alluvial plains to the east and south at the border of the Camargue.

Given its distance from the sea and mountains, the climate is pure Mediterranean with very hot and dry summers. The north wind, the Mistral, is often strong and alternates with powerful sea breezes that sometimes bring the heavy autumn rains known as Cevennes storms. These have shaped the landscape over time leading humans to tame the water.

Annual rainfall is between 600 and 750 millimetres. However, there are significant variations given the stormy nature of the showers.

The first major efforts to manage this landscape began in Roman times. Notable undertakings included the Pont du Gard aqueduct, a UNESCO world heritage site. With its 50 kilometres of pipelines, the aqueduct carried water to Nîmes. It was also during this period that the first major vineyard was planted.

After mixed fortunes, the vineyard took on its current form during the nineteenth century.

It was recognised for ‘vin de pays’ by a Decree of 16 November 1981. In 2010, wine-growers decided to extend the area to five neighbouring ‘vin de pays’ in order to increase cohesion, to boost the area of the PGI ‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’, and to benefit from the know-how of all winegrowers of the region.

The selection of grape varieties has developed considerably. It includes Mediterranean varieties that are very well adapted to the dry soils and also, in the deeper soils, other varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for the red wines, and Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc for the white wines.

The excellent ripening conditions, the adaptation of the grape varieties and the oenological investment produce wines with a strong Mediterranean character.

The red wines generally have a fairly deep colour. They are powerful and robust with fruity aromas. The structure of the tannins varies depending on the wine-making technologies used.

The rosé and white wines are smooth and elegant, big and fruity, and usually produced to be drunk young.

The wines from overripe grapes are characterised by ripe fruit aromas.

Given its geographical location, PGI ‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’ enjoys a very warm climate making it possible to produce wines with a strong Mediterranean character. For more than 30 years, wine-growers have been adapting the grape varieties in response to demand from new consumers. Indeed, more and more consumers are discovering the region, its historical sites and its wines, and contributing to the reputation of the Protected Geographical Indication ‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’.

9.   Essential further conditions

Labelling

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The protected geographical indication ‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’ may be supplemented by the name of one or more wine grape varieties.

The protected geographical indication ‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’ may be supplemented by the terms ‘primeur’ or ‘nouveau’. The terms ‘primeur’ or ‘nouveau’ are reserved for still wines only.

The European Union PGI logo must appear on the label if the words ‘Indication géographique protégée’ (‘Protected Geographical Indication’) are replaced by the traditional term ‘Vin de Pays’.

Area in immediate proximity

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

The area of immediate proximity in which, by derogation, vinification and production of ‘Coteaux du Pont du Gard’ PGI wines may take place consists of the following municipalities, in accordance with the 2019 Official Geographical Code:

In the department of Gard: Aigaliers, Aigremont, Aiguèze, Aigues-Mortes, Alès, Allègre-les-Fumades, Alzon, Anduze, Arpaillargues-et-Aureillac, Arphy, Arre, Arrigas, Aspères, Aubussargues, Aujac, Aulas, Aumessas, Avèze, Bagard, Barjac, Baron, Bessèges, Bez-et-Esparon, Blandas, Blauzac, Boisset-et-Gaujac, Bonnevaux, Bordezac, Boucoiran-et-Nozières, Bouquet, Bourdic, Bréau-Mars, Bragassargues, Branoux-les-Taillades, Brignon, Brouzet-lès-Alès, Brouzet-lès-Quissac, Campestre-et-Luc, Canaules-et-Argentières, Cannes-et-Clairan, Cardet, Carnas, Cassagnoles, Castelnau-Valence, Causse-Bégon, Cavillargues, Cendras, Chambon, Chamborigaud, Collorgues, Colognac, Combas, Concoules, Conqueyrac, Corbès, Corconne, Courry, Crespian, Cros, Cruviers-Lascours, Deaux, Dions, Domessargues, Dourbies, Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac, Euzet, Foissac, Fons, Fons-sur-Lussan, Fontanès, Fontarèches, Fressac, Générargues, Génolhac, Gagnières, Gailhan, Gajan, Garrigues-Sainte-Eulalie, Gaujac, Goudargues, Issirac, Lédignan, Lézan, La Bastide-d'Engras, La Bruguière, La Cadière-et-Cambo, La Calmette, La Capelle-et-Masmolène, La Grand-Combe, La Rouvière, La Vernarède, Lamelouze, Lanuéjols, Lasalle, Laval-Pradel, Laval-Saint-Roman, Le Garn, Le Grau-du-Roi, Le Martinet, Le Pin, Le Vigan, Lecques, Les Mages, Les Plans, Les Plantiers, Les Salles-du-Gardon, L’Estréchure, Liouc, Logrian-Florian, Lussan, Méjannes-lès-Alès, Méjannes-le-Clap, Malons-et-Elze, Mandagout, Martignargues, Maruéjols-lès-Gardon, Massanes, Massillargues-Attuech, Mauressargues, Meyrannes, Mialet, Molières-Cavaillac, Molières-sur-Cèze, Monoblet, Mons, Montagnac, Montclus, Montdardier, Monteils, Montignargues, Montmirat, Montpezat, Moulézan, Moussac, Navacelles, Ners, Orthoux-Sérignac-Quilhan, Peyremale, Peyrolles, Pommiers, Pompignan, Ponteils-et-Brésis, Portes, Potelières, Pougnadoresse, Puechredon, Quissac, Revens, Ribaute-les-Tavernes, Rivières, Robiac-Rochessadoule, Rochegude, Rogues, Roquedur, Rousson, Sénéchas, Saint-Etienne-de-l’Olm, Saint-Ambroix, Saint-André-de-Majencoules, Saint-André-de-Roquepertuis, Saint-André-de-Valborgne, Saint-Bénézet, Saint-Bauzély, Saint-Bonnet-de-Salendrinque, Saint-Brès, Saint-Bresson, Saint-Césaire-de-Gauzignan, Saint-Chaptes, Saint-Christol-de-Rodières, Saint-Christol-lès-Alès, Saint-Clément, Saint-Dézéry, Saint-Denis, Sainte-Anastasie, Sainte-Cécile-d’Andorge, Sainte-Croix-de-Caderle, Saint-Félix-de-Pallières, Saint-Florent-sur-Auzonnet, Saint-Geniès-de-Malgoirès, Saint-Hilaire-de-Brethmas, Saint-Hippolyte-de-Caton, Saint-Hippolyte-de-Montaigu, Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort, Saint-Jean-de-Ceyrargues, Saint-Jean-de-Crieulon, Saint-Jean-de-Maruéjols-et-Avéjan, Saint-Jean-de-Serres, Saint-Jean-de-Valériscle, Saint-Jean-du-Gard, Saint-Jean-du-Pin, Saint-Julien-de-Cassagnas, Saint-Julien-de-la-Nef, Saint-Julien-les-Rosiers, Saint-Just-et-Vacquières, Saint-Laurent-la-Vernède, Saint-Laurent-le-Minier, Saint-Mamert-du-Gard, Saint-Martial, Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues, Saint-Maurice-de-Cazevieille, Saint-Nazaire-des-Gardies, Saint-Paul-la-Coste, Saint-Pons-la-Calm, Saint-Privat-de-Champclos, Saint-Privat-des-Vieux, Saint-Roman-de-Codières, Saint-Sébastien-d’Aigrefeuille, Saint-Sauveur-Camprieu, Saint-Théodorit, Saint-Victor-de-Malcap, Saint-Victor-des-Oules, Salindres, Salinelles, Sardan, Saumane, Sauve, Sauzet, Savignargues, Servas, Serviers-et-Labaume, Seynes, Soudorgues, Soustelle, Souvignargues, Sumène, Tharaux, Thoiras, Tornac, Trèves, Vézénobres, Vabres, Val-d'Aigoual, Vallérargues, Vallabrix, Verfeuil, Vic-le-Fesq, Villevieille, Vissec.

In the department of Hérault: Assas, Baillargues, Balaruc-les-Bains, Balaruc-le-Vieux, Beaulieu, Boisseron, Bouzigues, Buzignargues, Campagne, Candillargues, Castelnau-le-Lez, Castries, Cazevieille, Clapiers, Claret, Combaillaux, Cournonsec, Cournonterral, Entre-Vignes, Fabrègues, Ferrières-les-Verreries, Fontanès, Frontignan, Galargues, Garrigues, Gigean, Grabels, Guzargues, Jacou, Juvignac, La Grande-Motte, Lansargues, Lattes, Lauret, Lavérune, Le Crès, Le Triadou, Les Matelles, Loupian, Lunel, Lunel-Viel, Mèze, Marsillargues, Mauguio, Mireval, Montaud, Montbazin, Montferrier-sur-Lez, Montpellier, Mudaison, Murles, Murviel-lès-Montpellier, Pérols, Palavas-les-Flots, Pignan, Poussan, Prades-le-Lez, Restinclières, Sète, Saint-Aunès, Saint-Bauzille-de-Montmel, Saint-Brès, Saint-Clément-de-Rivière, Saint-Drézéry, Sainte-Croix-de-Quintillargues, Saint-Gély-du-Fesc, Saint-Geniès-des-Mourgues, Saint-Georges-d’Orques, Saint-Hilaire-de-Beauvoir, Saint-Jean-de-Cornies, Saint-Jean-de-Cuculles, Saint-Jean-de-Védas, Saint-Just, Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers, Saint-Nazaire-de-Pézan, Saint-Sériès, Saint-Vincent-de-Barbeyrargues, Saturargues, Saussan, Saussines, Sauteyrargues, Sussargues, Teyran, Vacquières, Vailhauquès, Valergues, Valflaunès, Vendargues, Vic-la-Gardiole, Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone, Villetelle, Villeveyrac.

In the department of Bouches-du-Rhône: Alleins, Arles, Aureille, Barbentane, Boulbon, Cabannes, Châteaurenard, Eygalières, Eyguières, Eyragues, Fontvieille, Graveson, Lamanon, Les Baux-de-Provence, Maillane, Mallemort, Mas-Blanc-des-Alpilles, Maussane-les-Alpilles, Mollégès, Mouriès, Noves, Orgon, Paradou, Plan-d’Orgon, Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, Rognonas, Sénas, Saint-Etienne-du-Grès, Saint-Andiol, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Saint-Martin-de-Crau, Saint-Pierre-de-Mézoargues, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Tarascon, Vernègues, Verquières.

In the department of Ardèche: Ailhon, Aizac, Ajoux, Alba-la-Romaine, Albon-d'Ardèche, Alissas, Astet, Aubenas, Aubignas, Baix, Balazuc, Banne, Barnas, Beauchastel, Beaulieu, Beaumont, Beauvène, Berrias-et-Casteljau, Berzème, Bessas, Bidon, Borne, Bourg-Saint-Andéol, Burzet, Cellier-du-Luc, Chambonas, Chandolas, Charmes-sur-Rhône, Chassiers, Chauzon, Chazeaux, Chirols, Chomérac, Coucouron, Coux, Creysseilles, Cros-de-Géorand, Cruas, Darbres, Dompnac, Dunière-sur-Eyrieux, Fabras, Faugères, Flaviac, Fons, Freyssenet, Genestelle, Gilhac-et-Bruzac, Gluiras, Gourdon, Gras, Gravières, Grospierres, Issamoulenc, Issanlas, Issarlès, Jaujac, Joannas, Joyeuse, Juvinas, La Souche, La Voulte-sur-Rhône, Labégude, Labastide-de-Virac, Labastide-sur-Bésorgues, Labeaume, Lablachère, Laboule, Lachamp-Raphaël, Lachapelle-Graillouse, Lachapelle-sous-Aubenas, Lagorce, Lalevade-d’Ardèche, Lanarce, Lanas, Largentière, Larnas, Laurac-en-Vivarais, Laveyrune, Lavillatte, Lavilledieu, Laviolle, Le Béage, Le Lac-d’Issarlès, Le Plagnal, Le Pouzin, Le Roux, Le Teil, Lentillères, Les Assions, Les Ollières-sur-Eyrieux, Les Salelles, Les Vans, Lespéron, Loubaresse, Lussas, Lyas, Mézilhac, Malarce-sur-la-Thines, Malbosc, Marcols-les-Eaux, Mayres, Mazan-l’Abbaye, Mercuer, Meyras, Meysse, Mirabel, Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, Montréal, Montselgues, Orgnac-l’Aven, Péreyres, Payzac, Planzolles, Pont-de-Labeaume, Pourchères, Prades, Pradons, Pranles, Privas, Prunet, Ribes, Rochecolombe, Rochemaure, Rocher, Rochessauve, Rocles, Rompon, Rosières, Ruoms, Sablières, Sagnes-et-Goudoulet, Saint-Etienne-de-Boulogne, Saint-Etienne-de-Fontbellon, Saint-Etienne-de-Lugdarès, Saint-Etienne-de-Serre, Saint-Alban-Auriolles, Saint-Alban-en-Montagne, Saint-Andéol-de-Berg, Saint-Andéol-de-Vals, Saint-André-de-Cruzières, Saint-André-Lachamp, Saint-Bauzile, Saint-Cierge-la-Serre, Saint-Cirgues-de-Prades, Saint-Cirgues-en-Montagne, Saint-Didier-sous-Aubenas, Sainte-Eulalie, Sainte-Marguerite-Lafigère, Saint-Fortunat-sur-Eyrieux, Saint-Genest-de-Beauzon, Saint-Georges-les-Bains, Saint-Germain, Saint-Gineis-en-Coiron, Saint-Jean-le-Centenier, Saint-Joseph-des-Bancs, Saint-Julien-du-Gua, Saint-Julien-du-Serre, Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban, Saint-Just-d’Ardèche, Saint-Lager-Bressac, Saint-Laurent-du-Pape, Saint-Laurent-les-Bains-Laval-d’Aurelle, Saint-Laurent-sous-Coiron, Saint-Mélany, Saint-Marcel-d’Ardèche, Saint-Martin-d’Ardèche, Saint-Martin-sur-Lavezon, Saint-Maurice-d’Ardèche, Saint-Maurice-d’Ibie, Saint-Michel-de-Boulogne, Saint-Michel-de-Chabrillanoux, Saint-Montan, Saint-Paul-le-Jeune, Saint-Pierre-de-Colombier, Saint-Pierre-la-Roche, Saint-Pierre-Saint-Jean, Saint-Pierreville, Saint-Pons, Saint-Priest, Saint-Privat, Saint-Remèze, Saint-Sauveur-de-Cruzières, Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut, Saint-Sernin, Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac, Saint-Thomé, Saint-Vincent-de-Barrès, Saint-Vincent-de-Durfort, Salavas, Sampzon, Sanilhac, Sceautres, Tauriers, Thueyts, Ucel, Usclades-et-Rieutord, Uzer, Vagnas, Valgorge, Vallées-d’Antraigues-Asperjoc, Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, Vals-les-Bains, Valvignères, Vernon, Vesseaux, Veyras, Villeneuve-de-Berg, Vinezac, Viviers, Vogüé.

In the department of Vaucluse: Avignon, Bédarrides, Bollène, Cabrières-d’Avignon, Caderousse, Camaret-sur-Aigues, Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Courthézon, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Grillon, Jonquerettes, Jonquières, Lagarde-Paréol, Lagnes, Lamotte-du-Rhône, Lapalud, Le Pontet, Le Thor, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Mondragon, Morières-lès-Avignon, Mornas, Orange, Piolenc, Richerenches, Sérignan-du-Comtat, Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes, Saint-Saturnin-lès-Avignon, Saumane-de-Vaucluse, Sorgues, Travaillan, Uchaux, Valréas, Vedène, Violès, Visan.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-e0a7cfa6-3bed-45e8-a60a-8f7add7d9a59

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(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

Publication of an application for registration of a name pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs

(2021/C 112/03)

This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) within three months from the date of this publication.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Olio di Roma’

EU No: PGI-IT-2453 – 5.4.2019

PDO ( ) PGI (X)

1.   Name(s)

‘Olio di Roma’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Class 1.5. — Oils and fats

3.2.   Description of the product to which the name in 1 applies

Upon certification, ‘Olio di Roma’ Protected Geographical Indication extra virgin olive oil must comply with the parameters listed below:

Colour: from green to golden yellow, depending on the age of the oil.

Organoleptic characteristics

Descriptor	Median
Fruitiness	2-6
Bitterness	2-5
Pungency	2-5
Tomato and/or artichoke and/or herbaceous and/or almond notes	1-4,5

Chemico-physical characteristics

—	Acidity (expressed as oleic acid): ≤ 0,4 %

—	Peroxide value ≤ 12 mEq O2/kg

—	Oleic acid ≥ 70 %

—	Tocopherols ≥ 150 mg/kg

—	Total biophenols ≥ 220 mg/kg

—	K232 ≤ 2,20

—	K270 ≤ 0,200

All parameters not specifically mentioned must comply with the EU legislation which applies to extra-virgin olive oil.

3.3.   Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only)

The varieties that may be used, alone or in combination, to produce ‘Olio di Roma’ PGI are Itrana, Carboncella, Moraiolo, Caninese, Salviana, Rosciola, Marina, Sirole, Maurino Pendolino, Frantoio and Leccino, at a minimum of 80 %. Other varieties are allowed up to a maximum of 20 %, as long as they have been entered in the national register for fruit crop species allowed for sale established by Legislative Decree No 124 of 25 June 2010.

3.4.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area

All the stages in the production process, namely cultivation, harvesting and oil extraction, must take place within the identified geographical area.

3.5.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product the registered name refers to

After extraction, the oil must be kept in containers made of stainless steel or another material suitable for storing oil. These containers must be perfectly clean with no traces of detergent. They must be stored in a location enabling optimal storage of extra-virgin olive oil so as to avoid any unwanted changes in the chemical and organoleptic characteristics of the product.

Prior to packaging the oil may be naturally decanted, filtered or subjected to any other natural process to remove processing residues (i.e. oil foots or vegetable water). As regards storage in containers, it is possible to use inert gases.

‘Olio di Roma’ PGI oil must be marketed in containers permitted by the legislation in force and with a capacity not exceeding 5 litres. The containers must be sealed and labelled.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning labelling of the product the registered name refers to

The label must feature the wording ‘olio extravergine di oliva “Olio di Roma” IGP’ [‘“Olio di Roma” PGI extra virgin olive oil’] in distinct, indelible lettering in such a way that it can be distinguished from all the other information given on the label.

It is permitted to use names, holding names, company names, association names and private trademarks, provided that they have no laudatory purport and are not such as to mislead the customer. It is permitted to use the word ‘monovarietale’ [‘single-variety’] followed by whichever cultivar listed in point 3.3 is used. The year of production of the olives from which the oil was made must be indicated on the label.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The production area for ‘Olio di Roma’ PGI consists of the following municipalities:

Province of Viterbo in its entirety;

Province of Rieti: Collevecchio, Stimigliano, Forano, Selci, Cantalupo in Sabina, Poggio Catino, Fara in Sabina, Castelnuovo di Farfa, Toffia, Salisano, Poggio Nativo, Frasso Sabino, Scandriglia, Orvinio, Mompeo, Casaprota, Poggio San Lorenzo, Monteleone Sabino, Poggio Moiano, Colle di Tora, Montenero Sabino, Montebuono, Tarano, Torri in Sabina, Vacone, Configni, Cottanello, Montasola, Casperia, Roccantica, Torricella in Sabina, Montopoli di Sabina, Magliano Sabina, Poggio Mirteto, Rocca Sinibalda Longone Sabino, Monte San Giovanni in Sabina, Varco Sabino, Belmonte in Sabina, Rieti, Cantalice, Borgo Velino, Antrodoco, Castel Sant’Angelo, Cittaducale, Contigliano, Ascrea, Colli sul Vellino, Vacone, Morro Reatino, Paganico Sabino, Pescorocchiano, Poggio Bustone, Pozzaglia Sabina and Rivodutri;

Province of Rome in its entirety except for the municipalities of Anzio, Arcinazzo Romano, Allumiere, Camerata Nuova, Colleferro, Jenne, Tolfa, Riofreddo, Santa Marinella, Valmontone, Vallepietra, Vallinfreda and Vivaro Romano;

Province of Frosinone in its entirety except for the municipalities of Acquafondata, Filettino, Trevi nel Lazio and Viticuso;

Province of Latina in its entirety except for the municipalities of Latina, Pontinia, Sabaudia and San Felice Circeo.

5.   Link with the geographical area

The request for recognition is based on the quality characteristics of ‘Olio di Roma’.

The geographical area referred to in point 4 is located in the centre of the Italian peninsula mid-way along the Tyrrhenian coast. It stretches from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian Sea and the landscape mostly consists of hills (54 % of the total surface area of the region) which are typical of the olive-growing habitat.

This is characteristic of the landscape in the entire area, which features centuries-old olive trees and a wide range of olive ecotypes typical of the geographical area.

Olives are grown throughout the territory of the demarcated geographical area with some 63 000 hectares planted at altitudes ranging from sea level to about 800 m, accounting for almost 50 % of the total surface area devoted to tree crops.

The climate in the identified area is Mediterranean, with mild wet winters and autumns and hot dry summers. Average temperatures range from 3 oC in January to 30 oC in July.

Rainfall ranges from 600-700 mm per annum on the coast to 1 000 m per annum on the hillsides and the Anti-Apennines. Autumn and spring are the rainiest seasons, with rainfall being at its lowest in summer.

The Tyrrhenian winds which influence the landscape of hills and plains have a decisive impact on the environmental and climatic conditions in the area where ‘Olio di Roma’ is produced.

The PGI area has the conditions for olive-growing for the following reasons:

—	soils of medium-density rich in organic matter and with neutral or sub-alkaline pH;

—	minimum temperatures not lower than 5 degrees below zero from December to February;

—	maximum temperatures not higher than 34 oC in July-August;

—	average annual rainfall higher than 600 mm;

—	rainfall rarely higher than 30 mm in summer, with drought in July-August;

—	autumn rainfall rarely lower than 120 mm in September-October.

The distinctive characteristics of ‘Olio di Roma’ are attributable to these very specific geographical, orographic, soil and climatic conditions which have proved to be exceptionally well-suited to olive-growing.

These specific climatic variations observed during the oil accumulation and ripening phases in the geographical area where the olives are typically grown are the key environmental factor for bringing about the product’s quality parameters, such as its phenol and volatile compound content. In fact:

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the water and heat stresses (August-September) that occur during the olives’ oil accumulation phase trigger the synthesis of polyphenols that build up within the olives. Polyphenols form as a result of intense stress, such as water and/or heat stress, and are used by the tree itself to counteract the production of free radicals;

—	autumnal rainfall (October-November), meanwhile, promotes the synthesis of volatile compounds.

This particular succession of water stress due to heat/drought during the oil accumulation phase followed by autumn rains and cooler, wetter conditions as the olives ripen, leads first of all to a build-up of polyphenols (bitterness and pungency) followed by a build-up of volatile compounds (tomato and/or artichoke and/or herbaceous and/or almond notes).

The total polyphenol/biophenol values (≥ 220 mg/kg) give ‘Olio di Roma’ its bitterness and spiciness (in both cases, scores of between 2 and 5) and give the product its unique identity.

The volatile compounds, on the other hand, provide a range of plant notes that give ‘Olio di Roma’ PGI its identity, i.e. tomato and/or artichoke and/or herbaceous and/or almond notes (1-4,5).

The olive varieties grown in the area, as mentioned in point 3.3, are representative of age-old cultivars that are essentially native varieties and grown throughout the entire territory or confined to more restricted and specialised areas. This also contributes towards the production of an oil with specific chemical and sensory properties: fruity, bitter and pungent, which are the typical characteristic link with the geographical area of reference.

The bitter and pungent taste is a useful marker for assessing the oil’s ‘freshness’: such molecules tend to oxidise over time, losing their characteristic taste and the health properties they confer on the product. It is now a mandatory requirement to report the year the olives are harvested on the label, so as to highlight this concept of the product’s ‘freshness’.

The characteristic human factors that influence the specific product include growing techniques such as choosing the harvest time and managing irrigation. The harvest season in the production area normally lasts from the end of September to 31 December each year. Irrigation is not widely used and, where practised, is done on a deficit basis so as to preserve the plant notes that are the hallmark of this oil.

Another human factor that influences the characteristics of ‘Olio di Roma’ is the extraction technique which does not allow the use of press extraction systems, so as to safeguard and preserve the specific characteristics of the product.

It is important to note that the interplay of these cultivation and climatic characteristics, combined with the genotypes of the olives grown, produces a unique phenotype.

The techniques used to press the olives also contribute to making ‘Olio di Roma’ unique. The more than 450 olive presses in the defined geographical area are technologically well-equipped and manned by staff with access to suitable ongoing technical training, in order to ensure oil of the best quality and the greatest possible expression of its unique traits as described in point 3.2.

The environmental and climatic conditions of the area are what give the product its characteristics, such as its golden-yellow colour tinged with green of variable intensity; its broad, elegant bouquet with notes of artichoke, freshly cut grass, chicory and tomato of variable intensity and hints of mint, basil and rosemary. It is complex and delicate in the mouth, with well-balanced notes of artichoke, thistle and tomato of variable intensity and a sweet almond finish. Well-defined bitterness and pungency.

There is clear evidence in the production area that the plant was used for food from the 7th/6th centuries BC onwards.

The Romans perfected the techniques used to produce and press the oil and spread their olive-growing expertise throughout the territories which they conquered. A visit to the Testaccio neighbourhood should suffice to understand the importance of the oil trade in Rome. Site of the ancient Emporium river port, the amphorae unloaded here were smashed and discarded in such quantities after emptying that they formed an artificial mound known as the ‘monte dei cocci’ [mound of shards].

In 1813 the area covered by olive plantations in Lazio reached some 27 000 hectares and oil production amounted to 3 million kg. By 1938, the area devoted to specialised olive-growing in Lazio exceeded 80 000 hectares. This figure rose to 84 000 in 1952-56 and to 87 770 hectares in 1966-70.

The product’s reputation in Italy and worldwide has grown thanks to the numerous national and international acknowledgements received, its constant presence and prize-winning performance in various oil competitions, and the sale of oil from the territory referred to in point 4 as a souvenir to tourists visiting the capital.

Reference to publication of the specification

(the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of this Regulation)

The full text of the product specification is available on the following website: http://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/3335

or alternatively:

by going directly to the home page of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy (www.politicheagricole.it) and clicking on ‘Qualità’ (at the top right of the screen), then on ‘Prodotti DOP IGP STG’ (on the left-hand side of the screen) and finally on ‘Disciplinari di Produzione all’esame dell’UE’.

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(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.