30.1.2023

Official Journal of the European Union

C 34/7

Information to be provided pursuant to Article 5(2)

Establishment of a European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC)

(Regulation (EU) No 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 19))

(2023/C 34/07)

I. 1) Name, address and contact point

Registered name: Wissenschaftsverbund Vierländerregion Bodensee EVTZmbH

Registered office: c/o Universität Konstanz, 78457 Konstanz, Germany

Contact point: Markus Rhomberg

Internet address of the Grouping: www.wissenschaftsverbund.org

I. 2) Duration of the Grouping:

Duration of the grouping: Unlimited

Date of registration:28.12.2022

II. OBJECTIVES

The objectives and tasks are to consolidate and develop cross-border cooperation in the four-country Lake Constance region in the following areas of action:

1.	Research, and knowledge and technology transfers

Teaching

3.	Organisation of higher education

4.	Partnerships and services

III. ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON NAME OF THE GROUPING

Name in English: Lake Constance Arts & Sciences Association

IV. MEMBERS

IV.1) Total number of members in the Grouping: 25

IV.2) Nationalities of the members of the Grouping: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein

IV.3) Member information

1.	Official name: OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule Postal address:Oberseestrasse 10, Postfach 1475, 8640 Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland Internet address: www.ost.ch Type of member: Body governed by public law

2.	Official name: Zürcher Hochschule der Künste Postal address:Pfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland Internet address: www.zhdk.ch Type of member: Body governed by public law

3.	Official name: Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Postal address:Gertrudstrasse 15, 8401 Winterthur, Switzerland Internet address: www.zhaw.ch Type of member: Body governed by public law

4.	Official name: Universität Zürich Postal address:Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland Internet address: www.uzh.ch Type of member: Body governed by public law

5.	Official name: Universität St.Gallen Postal address:Dufourstrasse 50, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland Internet address: www.unisg.ch Type of member: Body governed by public law

6.	Official name: HfH – Interkantonale Hochschule für Heilpädagogik Postal address:Schaffhauserstrasse 239, 8057 Zürich, Switzerland Internet address: www.hfh.ch Type of member: Body governed by public law

7.	Official name: Pädagogische Hochschule St.Gallen Postal address:Notkerstrasse 27, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland Internet address: www.phsg.ch Type of member: Body governed by public law

8.	Official name: Pädagogische Hochschule Schaffhausen Postal address:Ebnatstrasse 80, 8200 Schaffhausen, Switzerland Internet address: www.phsh.ch Type of member: Body governed by public law

9.	Official name: Pädagogische Hochschule Thurgau Postal address:Unterer Schulweg 3, 8280 Kreuzlingen, Switzerland Internet address: www.phtg.ch Type of member: Body governed by public law

10.	Official name: Pädagogische Hochschule Zürich Postal address:Lagerstrasse 2, 8090 Zürich, Switzerland Internet address: www.phzh.ch Type of member: Body governed by public law

11.	Official name: SHLR Schweizer Hochschule für Logopädie Postal address:Seminarstrasse 27, 9400 Rorschach, Switzerland Internet address: www.shlr.ch Type of member: Body governed by public law

12.	Official name: Universität Liechtenstein Postal address:Fürst-Franz-Josef-Strasse, 9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein Internet address: www.uni.li Type of member: Body governed by public law

13.	Official name: Stella Vorarlberg Privathochschule für Musik Postal address:Reichenfeldgasse 9, 6800 Feldkirch, Austria Internet address: www.vlk.ac.at Type of member: Body governed by public law

14.	Official name: Fachhochschule Vorarlberg GmbH Postal address:Hochschulstraße 1, 6850 Dornbirn, Austria Internet address: www.fhv.at Type of member: Body governed by public law

15.	Official name: Pädagogische Hochschule Vorarlberg Postal address:Liechtensteiner Str. 33-37, 6800 Feldkirch, Austria Internet address: www.ph-vorarlberg.ac.at Type of member: Body governed by public law

16.	Official name: Zeppelin Universität Friedrichshafen Postal address:Am Seemooser Horn 20, 88045 Friedrichshafen, Germany Internet address: www.zu.de Type of member: Body governed by public law

17.	Official name: Universität Konstanz Postal address:Universitätsstraße 10, 78464 Konstanz, Germany Internet address: www.uni-konstanz.de Type of member: Body governed by public law

18.	Official name: Staatliche Hochschule für Musik Trossingen Postal address:Schultheiß Koch Platz 3, 78647 Trossingen, Germany Internet address: www.hfm-trossingen.de Type of member: Body governed by public law

19.	Official name: Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg DHBW Postal address:Friedrichstraße 14, 70174 Stuttgart, Germany Internet address: www.dhbw.de Type of member: Body governed by public law

20.	Official name: Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen Postal address:Anton-Günther-Straße 51, 72488 Sigmaringen, Germany Internet address: www.hs-albsig.de Type of member: Body governed by public law

21.	Official name: Hochschule Furtwangen Postal address:Robert-Gerwig-Platz 1, 78120 Furtwangen im Schwarzwald, Germany Internet address: www.hs-furtwangen.de Type of member: Body governed by public law

22.	Official name: Hochschule Kempten Postal address:Bahnhofstraße 61, 87435 Kempten (Allgäu), Germany Internet address: www.hs-kempten.de Type of member: Body governed by public law

23.	Official name: Hochschule Konstanz HTWG Postal address:Alfred-Wachtel-Straße 8, 78462 Konstanz, Germany Internet address: www.htwg-konstanz.de Type of member: Body governed by public law

24.	Official name: Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten Postal address:Kirchpl. 2, 88250 Weingarten, Germany Internet address: www.ph-weingarten.de Type of member: Body governed by public law

25.	Official name: RWU – Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten Postal address:Doggenriedstraße, 88250 Weingarten, Germany Internet address: www.rwu.de Type of member: Body governed by public law

30.1.2023

Official Journal of the European Union

C 34/11

Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to the product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33

(2023/C 34/08)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).

COMMUNICATING THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Bonnezeaux’

PDO-FR-A0926-AM03

Date of communication: 11.11.2022

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Official Geographical Code

The municipalities making up the geographical area and the area in immediate proximity have been updated in line with the Official Geographical Code.

This does not affect the perimeter of the demarcated geographical area.

Points 6 and 9 of the single document have been amended.

2. Spacing between plants

The minimum spacing between plants in the same row has been reduced from 1 m to 0,90 m.

The purpose of this amendment is to allow an increase in planting density for the vines without changing the spacing between rows.

A special provision has also been added for vines located on slopes steeper than 10 %, as those vines may have a minimum spacing between plants of 0,80 m.

The aim of this addition is to take account of the particular case of vines planted on steep slopes, where special arrangements are required during the planting stage (planting parallel to the slope rather than perpendicular to it).

Point 5 of the single document has been amended.

3. Pruning

The pruning rules have been harmonised for the designations of the Anjou Saumur area in the Loire Valley.

This harmonisation aims to improve operators’ knowledge and simplify checks. This amendment gives winegrowers more flexibility in adapting to frosts, which are occurring later in the year.

Point 5 of the single document has been amended.

4. Maturity

The minimum sugar content of the grapes has been raised from 238 to 255 grams per litre. This increase was made to improve the quality of the wines, which are wines with residual sugars.

In order to take account of the difficulty of fermenting musts with the highest sugar content: the minimum actual alcoholic strength by volume has been lowered to 11 % for wines with a natural alcoholic strength by volume below 18 %; the actual alcoholic strength by volume is no longer subject to a ceiling for wines with a natural alcoholic strength by volume of at least 18 %.

Point 4 of the single document has been amended.

5. Total alcoholic strength by volume after enrichment

The maximum total alcoholic strength by volume after enrichment by partial concentration of the must has been reduced from 19 % to 18 %.

The single document has not been amended.

6. Link

The Link section has been edited, and the reference to the year 2018 has been changed to 2021.

Point 8 of the single document has been amended.

7. Transitional measures

Transitional measures no longer in force have been deleted.

The single document has not been amended.

8. Main points to be checked

Harvesting by hand in multiple passes has been added to the main points to be checked.

The single document has not been amended.

9. Editorial amendments

A certain number of editorial changes have been made to the specification.

These amendments do not require any amendments to the single document.

10. Reference to the inspection body

The reference to the inspection body has been reworded to align it with the wording used in other product specifications. This is a purely editorial amendment.

This amendment does not lead to any changes to the single document.

11. Labelling

The labelling rules have been specified and harmonised with respect to designations of the Anjou Saumur area in the Loire Valley. This is a purely editorial amendment.

Point 9 of the single document has been amended.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name(s)

Bonnezeaux

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine products

Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

These are still white wines made from grapes harvested when over-ripe (natural concentration on the vine, with or without noble rot). They are vigorous wines that have a great sweetness combined with a complex fruitiness (dried and exotic fruit, white flowers, etc.) and a light golden colour with green highlights. The wines have: A minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 15 %; A fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) after fermentation of at least 51 grams per litre. After fermentation, wines with a natural alcoholic strength by volume below 18 % have a minimum actual alcoholic strength by volume of 11 %. The total acid and total sulphur dioxide content are as laid down 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)	25
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5. Wine-making practices

5.1. Specific oenological practices

Specific oenological practice

Enrichment is permitted under the rules set out in the specification.

The use of wood chips is forbidden.

The wines must be aged until at least 15 March of the year following the harvest.

Besides the above provisions, the oenological practices concerning these wines must meet the requirements laid down at EU level and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.

2. Density

Cultivation method

The minimum vine planting density is 4 000 plants per hectare. Spacing between vine rows must not exceed 2,50 metres, and spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,90 metres.

The controlled designation of origin may be used for the harvests of the vineyard parcels where the spacing between plants in the same row is below 0,90 metres but not less than 0,80 metres and where the steepness of the slope exceeds 10 %.

In the case of vineyard parcels where the planting density is at least 3 300 but less than 4 000 plants per hectare, the harvests are eligible for the controlled designation of origin provided that they comply with the rules on trellising and foliage height laid down in the specification The spacing between the rows of the vines must not exceed 3 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 1 metre.

3. Pruning

Cultivation method

The vines are pruned with a maximum of 12 buds per plant, using either the cane pruning, spur pruning or mixed pruning method. At the phenological stage corresponding to 11 or 12 leaves (separate buds), the number of fruit-bearing branches for the year per plant must not exceed 10.

4. Harvest

Cultivation method

The grapes are harvested by hand in multiple passes.

5. Irrigation

Cultivation method

Irrigation is not permitted.

5.2. Maximum yields

30 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

All stages of production take place in the geographical area encompassing the following municipality of the department of Maine-et-Loire, on the basis of the Official Geographical Code of 2021: Bellevigne-en-Layon (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Thouarcé).

Maps showing the geographical area can be viewed on the website of the National Institute of Origin and Quality.

7. Wine grape variety(-ies)

Chenin B

8. Description of the link(s)

8.1.

1. Information on the geographical area

a) Description of the natural factors relevant to the link

The geographical area lies in the very heart of Anjou’s wine-growing region, and in 2021 it was limited to the delegated municipality of Thouarcé. This municipality is located in the department of Maine-et-Loire and its territory is divided by the River Layon. The hamlet of Bonnezeaux is perched high up on a steep slope on the right bank of the river. The name ‘Bonnezeaux’ seems to refer to sources of ferruginous water.

The vineyards grow on three slopes that sit next to each other and face south-west. They are called ‘La Montagne’, ‘Beauregard’ and ‘Fesles’ and form a strip 2 800 metres long and 500 metres wide. The steepness of these slopes is approximately 15 % to 20 %. It is particularly marked on the western side of ‘Beauregard’ and on the middle slope, aptly called ‘La Montagne’, which begins near the hamlet of Petit Bonnezeaux. To the north of these three demarcated slopes there is a slightly undulating plateau with an average altitude of 90 m. The River Layon runs at an altitude of 29 metres.

The geological substratum belongs to the Saint-Georges-sur-Loire series, which is a schist-and-sandstone complex dating back to the upper Ordovician – lower Devonian period. It is sometimes covered by gravelly-clayey or sandy-clayey formations of the Cenomanian, in particular on the ‘Fesles’ slope. Erosion has exposed the slaty basement, while the sand and clay have remained in place near the shore and on the plateau. As a consequence, the parcels that are precisely demarcated for the grape harvest are fairly shallow and very rich in coarse fragments. Their colour is greenish grey and occasionally resembles the colour of wine lees. They have water reserves below 100 mm and excellent drainage capacity.

The geographical area has an attenuated oceanic climate and limited irrigation. It is sheltered from maritime mists by the higher slopes of Choletais and Mauges. The slopes are locally exposed to the prevailing winds from the southwest and west. Annual rainfall is approximately 550 mm to 600 mm, compared to over 800 mm on the slopes of Choletais and Mauges. Rainfall during the growing cycle of the vine is approximately 100 mm lower than the average in the department. Typically southern flora grows specifically on these slopes owing to their relative aridity and temperatures that are higher than in surrounding areas.

b) Description of the human factors relevant to the geographical link

The Chenin B variety, which probably originates in the Anjou region, has found a prime location in Bonnezeaux. It is a hardy variety that expresses its potential in challenging soil conditions.

Producers quickly recognised the benefits of late harvesting this variety using specific techniques. Count Odart wrote the following in his 1845 ‘Traité des cépages’ treatise on vines: ‘We should also add the condition of not harvesting the grapes until around All Saints’ Day, when the grapes are over-ripe and their skin is sphacelous after being softened by the rains.’ In other words, late harvesting is typical. In his 1816 work ‘Topographie de tous les vignobles connus’, Jullien noted that ‘For the good vintages, the grape-pickers pass through the vines several times; the grapes picked in the first two passes are used for only the most mature wines, providing the wines for export, and the grapes from the third pass are used for wines for domestic consumption.’

As a result of the findings and analyses made by several generations of producers, ‘Bonnezeaux’ wines now rank among the finest in Anjou. To quote the French translation, entitled ‘Nouvelle Géographie Universelle’, [of A New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar] by British geographer William Guthrie (1708-1770), published in 1802: ‘Anjou wines can be divided into three classes. Those in the first class come from the villages of Faye, Saint-Lambert, Rablé, Maligny, Chavagne and Thouarcé, home to the Bonnezeaux vineyards.’

A number of references to these prestigious vineyards have been made since then. The phylloxera crisis curbed their growth severely, with only one local market continuing to receive supplies. Through the serious efforts of the union of ‘Bonnezeaux’ producers, who wanted to keep yields low and maintain the practice of harvesting grapes in multiple passes, the wine first made a comeback on the French market before being exported abroad again. The controlled designation of origin ‘Bonnezeaux’ was recognised on 6 November 1951.

8.2.

2. Information on the quality and characteristics of the product

These wines are appreciated because of their vigour. Their great sweetness, which is related to a high fermentable sugar content, is combined with a fruitiness that is often complex (dried fruit, exotic fruit, white flowers, etc.) and perhaps unexpected considering the generally light golden colour of the wines and their green highlights. The balance between acidity, alcohol and smoothness allows the wines to acquire even more complexity over the years.

3. Causal interactions

These vineyards, with their steep southwest-facing slopes and shallow and stony soils with exceptional thermal properties, are favourable to early growth and the maturation of the Chenin B variety. As a result of the prevailing winds that sweep the slopes and the extremely low water supply of the vines growing on skeletal soil, the grapes are concentrated on the vine through wilting or drying typical of these vineyards. The producers have managed to make the best of this particularity. The very low yields show how committed the producers are to the quality of the grapes.

‘Bonnezeaux’ wines owe their fine reputation to the late harvesting of the Chenin B grape on these slopes, which is carried out in multiple passes so as to select very ripe grapes. The history and renown of ‘Bonnezeaux’ wines are closely linked to those of Anjou and ‘Coteaux du Layon’ wines.

9. Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

API

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for wine-growing, production and ageing, comprises the territory of the following municipalities of the department of Maine-et-Loire, on the basis of the Official Geographical Code of 2021:

Aubigné-sur-Layon, Beaulieu-sur-Layon, Bellevigne-en-Layon (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Champ-sur-Layon, Faveraye-Mâchelles, Faye-d'Anjou and Rablay-sur-Layon), Blaison-Saint-Sulpice, Brissac Loire Aubance (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Alleuds, Brissac-Quincé, Charcé-Saint-Ellier-sur-Aubance, Luigné, Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne, Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire, Saulgé-l’Hôpital and Vauchrétien), Brossay, Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Chaudefonds-sur-Layon, Chemillé-en-Anjou (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Chanzeaux and Valanjou), Denée, Doué-en-Anjou (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Brigné), Les Garennes-sur-Loire, Lys-Haut-Layon (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Tigné), Mozé-sur-Louet, Mûrs-Erigné, Rochefort-sur-Loire, Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance, Savennières, Soulaines-sur-Aubance, Terranjou, Val-du-Layon.

Labelling: optional terms

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The optional terms whose use, under EU provisions, may be regulated by the Member States, are marked on the labels in letters that may not be larger, either in height, width or thickness, than twice the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.

Labelling: geographical designation ‘Val de Loire’

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The size of the letters of the geographical name ‘Val de Loire’ may not be larger, either in height or width, than two-thirds of the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.

Labelling: smaller geographical unit

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

Wines with the controlled designation of origin may specify a smaller geographical unit on their labels, provided that: — it is a registered location; — it appears on the harvest declaration. The name of the registered location must be printed in letters no larger, either in height or in width, than half the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-2bee3ad4-2dc7-4d79-9977-b2e2f0980fbb

(1) OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.

30.1.2023

Official Journal of the European Union

C 34/18

Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector, as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33

(2023/C 34/09)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).

COMMUNICATING THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Rosé de Loire’

PDO-FR-A0150-AM02

Date of communication: 14.11.2022

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Official Geographic Code

The municipalities making up the geographical area and the area in immediate proximity have been updated in line with the Code officiel géographique [Official Geographic Code].

This has no effect on the boundaries of the demarcated geographical area.

Points 6 and 9 of the single document have been amended.

2. Demarcated parcel area

Demarcation approval periods have been added.

The purpose of this amendment is to add the date on which the relevant national authority approved changes to the demarcated parcel area within the geographical area of production. Parcels are demarcated by identifying the parcels within the geographical area of production that are suitable for producing the product covered by the registered designation of origin in question.

The single document is not affected by this amendment.

3. Spacing between plants

The minimum spacing between plants has decreased from 1 m to 0,90 m.

The purpose of this amendment is to increase the planting density of the vines without changing the spacing between rows.

A special provision has also been added for vines on slopes of greater than 10 %, which are allowed to have a minimum spacing between plants of 0,80 m.

The purpose of this addition is to take account of the particular case of vines planted on steep slopes, which require special measures to be taken (planting parallel to the slope rather than perpendicular to it).

Point 5 of the single document has been amended.

4. Pruning

The pruning rules have been harmonised at the level of the designations of the Anjou Saumur area in the Loire Valley.

The aim of this harmonisation is to improve operators’ knowledge and simplify controls. This amendment allows winegrowers to adapt to increasingly late frosts.

Point 5 of the single document has been amended.

5. Link with the geographical area

The link has been changed by referring to 2021 instead of 2018 and adjusting the number of municipalities following the merger of some of them.

Point 8 of the single document has been amended.

6. Labelling

The regulatory framework for optional terms has been clarified.

Point 9 of the single document has been amended.

7. Transitional measures

Transitional measures no longer in force have been deleted.

A transitional measure has been added for municipalities whose parcel demarcation was approved in November 2020.

These amendments do not require any amendments to the single document.

8. Editorial amendments

A certain number of editorial amendments have been made to the specification.

These amendments do not require any amendments to the single document.

9. Reference to the inspection body

The reference to the inspection body has been reworded to align it with the wording used in other product specifications. This is a purely editorial amendment.

This amendment has not led to any changes to the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name(s)

Rosé de Loire

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected designation of origin

3. Categories of grapevine products

Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

These are dry, still rosé wines with the following main analytical characteristics:

—	The wines have a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 9,5 %.

—	After fermentation the wines have a fermentable sugar (glucose and fructose) content not exceeding 3 grams per litre.

—	Before packaging the wines have a total acidity content of 91,84 milliequivalents per litre or less.

—	After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 12,5 %. Their total volatile acidity and total sulphur dioxide content are as laid down in EU legislation.

‘Rosé de Loire’ is a dry wine, generally salmon-pink in colour. Its light aromas are often reminiscent of cherries and strawberries. The taste is powerful, fresh, round and harmonious. Fresh and thirst-quenching, it gives the impression of biting into ripe fruit, and its originality is best appreciated when young.

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

5. Wine-making practices

5.1. Specific oenological practices

1. Planting density – spacing

Cultivation method

The minimum vine planting density is 4 000 plants per hectare. Spacing between vine rows must not exceed 2,50 metres, and spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,90 metres. Vineyard parcels whose spacing between plants in the same row is less than 0,90 metres but greater than or equal to 0,80 metres, and with a slope of greater than 10 %, shall be entitled to the controlled designation of origin for their harvest. Vineyard parcels with a planting density of less than 4 000 plants per hectare but greater than or equal to 3 300 plants per hectare, have the right, for harvesting, to the controlled designation of origin, subject to compliance with the rules on trellising and foliage height laid down in the specification. The spacing between the rows of these vines must not exceed 3 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 1 metre.

2. Rules on vine pruning and training

Cultivation method

The vines are pruned with a maximum of 12 buds per plant, whether short, long or mixed pruning is used. The vines can be pruned to two additional buds per plant on condition that, at the phenological stage corresponding to 11 or 12 leaves (separate flower buds), there are no more than 12 fruit-bearing branches for the year per plant.

The foliage on the trellis must reach a height of at least 0,6 times the distance between the rows. This height is measured as the distance between the lower limit of the foliage (which must be at least 0,40 m above ground level) and the upper trimming limit (which must be at least 0,20 m above the upper trellis wire).

Vineyard parcels with a planting density of less than 4 000 plants per hectare but greater than or equal to 3 300 plants per hectare are also subject to the following trellising rules: the minimum height of the trellising posts above the ground is 1,90 metres; there are four levels of trellising wires; the minimum height of the highest wire is 1,85 metres above the ground.

3. Irrigation

Cultivation method

Irrigation is prohibited.

Specific oenological practice

The use of oenological charcoal to make the rosé wines is forbidden, whether alone or mixed in preparations.

The use of wood chips is forbidden.

After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 12,5 %.

The wine-making practices used must comply with EU rules and the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code as well as the above provisions.

5.2. Maximum yields

72 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

All stages of production take place in the geographical area encompassing the following municipalities, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code of 2021:

—

department of Deux-Sèvres: Brion-près-Thouet, Loretz-d’Argenton, Louzy, Plaine-et-Vallées (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Oiron), Saint-Cyr-la-Lande, Sainte-Verge, Saint-Martin-de-Mâcon, Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay, Thouars (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Mauzé-Thouarsais, Sainte-Radegonde and the former municipality of Thouars), Tourtenay, Val en Vignes (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Bouillé-Saint-Paul, Cersay and Saint-Pierre-à-Champ);

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department of Indre-et-Loire: Amboise, Anché, Artannes-sur-Indre, Athée-sur-Cher, Avoine, Avon-les-Roches, Azay-le-Rideau, Azay-sur-Cher, Beaumont-en-Véron, Benais, Bléré, Bossay-sur-Claise, Bourgueil, Brizay, Candes-Saint-Martin, Cangey, Chambray-lès-Tours, Chançay, Chanceaux-sur-Choisille, La Chapelle-sur-Loire, Chargé, Cheillé, Chemillé-sur-Indrois, Chenonceaux, Chinon, Chisseaux, Chouzé-sur-Loire, Cinais, Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, Civray-de-Touraine, Coteaux-sur-Loire, Couziers, Cravant-les-Côteaux, La Croix-en-Touraine, Crouzilles, Dierre, Draché, Epeigné-les-Bois, Esvres, Fondettes, Francueil, Genillé, Huismes, L’Île-Bouchard, Joué-lès-Tours, Langeais (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Langeais), Larçay, Lémeré, Lerné, Lignières-de-Touraine, Ligré, Limeray, Lussault-sur-Loire, Luynes, Luzillé, Marçay, Montlouis-sur-Loire, Montreuil-en-Touraine, Mosnes, Nazelles-Négron, Neuillé-le-Lierre, Noizay, Panzoult, Parçay-Meslay, Pocé-sur-Cisse, Pont-de-Ruan, Razines, Restigné, Reugny, Rigny-Ussé, Rivarennes, Rivière, La Roche-Clermault, Rochecorbon, Saché, Saint-Avertin, Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt, Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, Saint-Etienne-de-Chigny, Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne, Saint-Martin-le-Beau, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Saint-Ouen-les-Vignes, Saint-Règle, Savigny-en-Véron, Savonnières, Sazilly, Seuilly, Souvigny-de-Touraine, Tavant, Theneuil, Thilouze, Thizay, Tours, Vallères, Véretz, Vernou-sur-Brenne, Villaines-les-Rochers, Vouvray;

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department of Loir-et-Cher: Angé, Blois, Chailles, Châteauvieux, Châtillon-sur-Cher, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chémery, Chissay-en-Touraine, Choussy, Le Controis-en-Sologne (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Contres and Thenay), Couddes, Couffy, Faverolles-sur-Cher, Mareuil-sur-Cher, Méhers, Mesland, Meusnes, Monteaux, Monthou-sur-Bièvre, Monthou-sur-Cher, Montrichard Val de Cher, Noyers-sur-Cher, Oisly, Pontlevoy, Pouillé, Rilly-sur-Loire, Saint-Aignan, Saint-Georges-sur-Cher, Saint-Julien-de-Chédon, Saint-Romain-sur-Cher, Sassay, Seigy, Seur, Soings-en-Sologne, Thésée, Valaire, Valencisse (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Chambon-sur-Cisse and Molineuf) Vallières-les-Grandes, Valloire-sur-Cisse (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Chouzy-sur-Cisse), Veuzain-sur-Loire (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Onzain);

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department of Maine-et-Loire: Allonnes, Angers, Antoigné, Artannes-sur-Thouet, Aubigné-sur-Layon, Beaulieu-sur-Layon, Bellevigne-en-Layon, Bellevigne-les-Châteaux, Blaison-Saint-Sulpice, Bouchemaine, Brain-sur-Allonnes, Brissac Loire Aubance (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Alleuds, Brissac-Quincé, Charcé-Saint-Ellier-sur-Aubance, Chemellier, Coutures, Luigné, Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne, Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire and Vauchrétien), Brossay, Cernusson, Chacé, Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Champtocé-sur-Loire, Chaudefonds-sur-Layon, Chemillé-en-Anjou (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Chanzeaux, La Jumellière and Valanjou), Cizay-la-Madeleine, Cléré-sur-Layon, Le Coudray-Macouard, Courchamps, Denée, Dénezé-sous-Doué, Distré, Doué-en-Anjou, Épieds, Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, Les Garennes sur Loire, Gennes-Val-de-Loire (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Chênehutte-Trêves-Cunault, Gennes, Grézillé, Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies and Le Thoureil), Huillé-Lézigné (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Huillé), Ingrandes-Le Fresne sur Loire (only the territory of the former municipality of Ingrandes), Jarzé Villages (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Lué-en-Baugeois), Louresse-Rochemenier, Lys-Haut-Layon, Mauges-sur-Loire (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Florent, Le Mesnil-en-Vallée, Montjean-sur-Loire, La Pommeraye, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine and Saint-Laurent-du-Mottay), Mazé-Milon (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Fontaine-Milon), Montilliers, Montreuil-Bellay, Montsoreau, Mozé-sur-Louet, Mûrs-Erigné, Orée d’Anjou (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Bouzillé, Champtoceaux, Drain, Landemont, Liré and La Varenne), Parnay, Passavant-sur-Layon, La Possonnière, Le Puy-Notre-Dame, Rives-de-Loir-en-Anjou (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Villevêque), Rochefort-sur-Loire, Rou-Marson, Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire, Saint-Georges-sur-Loire, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Just-sur-Dive, Saint-Macaire-du-Bois, Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance, Saumur, Savennières, Soulaines-sur-Aubance, Souzay-Champigny, Terranjou, Tuffalun, Turquant, Les Ulmes, Val-du-Layon, Varennes-sur-Loire, Varrains, Vaudelnay;

—	department of Vienne: Berrie, Curçay-sur-Dive, Glénouze, Pouançay, Ranton, Saint-Léger-de-Montbrillais, Saix, Ternay, Les Trois-Moutiers.

Maps of the geographical area can be consulted on the website of the National Institute of Origin and Quality (Institut national de l’origine et de la qualité – INAO).

7. Wine grape variety(-ies)

Cabernet Franc N

Cabernet Sauvignon N

Gamay N

Grolleau N

Grolleau gris G

Pineau d’Aunis N

Pinot Noir N

8. Description of the link(s)

8.1.

a) Description of the natural factors relevant to the link

The geographical area consists of an undulating plateau which corresponds geologically to the primary formations of the foothills of the Armorican Massif; it also includes the more recent formations of the Mesozoic and, to a lesser extent, the Tertiary era, on the south-western fringe of the Paris Basin. The area runs along the River Loire and its tributaries the Vienne, the Indre and the Cher, for around 200 kilometres. In 2021 it comprised 226 municipalities, some of which are famous for their chateaus.

The parcels demarcated for the harvesting of grapes have slaty or clayey-slaty soils in the western part and clay-limestone soils (Cenomanian, Turonian, Senonian and Eocene) in the eastern part. The Turonian level is essential, originally formed from tufa, the mining of which in a multitude of quarries led to the construction of the Loire chateaus and, more generally, of the entire architecture of the region, resulting in countless caves. These quarries have become cellars, with constant temperature and humidity, devoted to mushroom growing and wine storage. All the soils are special in that they have useful modest water reserves and good drainage capacity.

The climate is oceanic, but the eastern section, corresponding to the Sologne wine-growing area, has a more continental influence with a combination of annual precipitation which is slightly higher than the rest of the geographical area, of between 550 millimetres and 650 millimetres. In the west, where the ocean’s influence is at its strongest, the temperatures are moderate, the winters mild and the summers not too hot. By contrast, towards the east, the temperature range tends to increase. In this general context, the river network formed by the Loire and its tributaries acts as a thermal regulator.

b) Description of the human factors relevant to the geographical link

The story of winegrowing in the area is a relatively old one, linked as it is to the development of several monasteries and abbeys. In the sixth century St Gregory of Tours, in his History of the Franks, reported on the extensive culture of vines in this area and the use of traquettes to scare away the birds during the ripening period. In the 15th century, with the arrival of the Breton vine variety, which is none other than Cabernet Franc N, originating in the Bordeaux area, the growers produced a new rosé wine, known as clairet, with characteristic aromas of red fruit. The first historical records relate to the offering made by the residents of Saumur of two busses [barrels] (536 litres) of clairet wine to John V, Duke of Brittany.

A short distance to the east, rosé wines were also produced in the province of Touraine. Some municipalities situated on the right bank of the Loire earned a certain reputation with these wines in the past. The vineyards of Blois, Azay-le-Rideau and Mesland were important producers. The wines produced in the municipality of Cinq-Mars-La-Pile were recognised, and the local grape variety, Grolleau N, was developed considerably. In the early 19th century this variety was very common in Anjou, particularly in the cantons of Thouarcé and Brissac.

The extent of the geographical area encourages the diversity of varieties due to the differences in soil and climate found there. The main varieties planted in Anjou are Cabernet Franc N, Cabernet Sauvignon N, Grolleau N and Grolleau Gris G. Grolleau N is very common in Touraine on the right bank of the Loire. The Gamay N variety is also present in the entire wine-growing area, along with, to a lesser extent, Pineau d’Aunis N and more locally Pinot Noir N.

The beginning of the 20th century marks the large-scale development of rosé wines known as rouget in Anjou and vin gris in Touraine. In the early 1970s the Loire Valley producers, in an effort to reinforce the image of this dry rosé wine and to preserve its identity, sought its recognition. The ‘Rosé de Loire’ controlled designation of origin was recognised in 1974.

8.2.

2. Information on the quality and characteristics of the product

3. Causal interactions

The major hydrographic network of the Loire, Vienne, Cher and Indre rivers has over time largely formed the undulating plateau of hard Primary and softer Secondary and Tertiary rocks. During the Middle Ages, under the influence of the Church, vines were planted and the vineyards of Anjou and Touraine developed along almost 200 kilometres of the Loire and its tributaries.

Over time the producers have favoured planting the Cabernet Franc N and Grolleau N varieties in the western part of the geographical area, while in the eastern part producers have mainly planted the Gamay N and Pineau d’Aunis N varieties. This choice is explained by the configuration of the geographical area and the oceanic climate. The varieties have naturally fitted into this diversity of wine production situations faced by the producers. In line with their uses, the demarcated area for the harvesting of grapes only takes into account parcels with well-drained clayey-shaly or slaty soils.

The production of rouget and vin gris, a wine that is fresh, original, drinkable and with a low alcoholic strength by volume, thus developed at the beginning of the 20th century. From generation to generation, the producers have highlighted the original characteristics of their wines, on the one hand by choosing blends which promote their aromatic potential, and on the other hand by optimum management of the plant and its production potential by strict training of the vines.

The success of this production was crowned by the recognition of the ‘Rosé de Loire’ controlled designation of origin in 1974. The dynamism and know-how of the producers and their historical commitment to the Loire wine-producing area maintain the reputation acquired by this controlled designation of origin which has been very successful since its recognition.

9. Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

Labelling

Legal framework

EU legislation

Type of further condition

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition

Where EU legislation specifies that the use of optional indications may be regulated by the Member States, such indications shall be printed on labels in lettering which, in height and in width, is not more than twice the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.

The name of the controlled designation of origin may be followed by the geographical name ‘Val de Loire’, in accordance with the rules laid down in the specification. The size of the letters forming the geographical name ‘Val de Loire’ must not be larger, either in height or width, than two-thirds the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.

Wines with the controlled designation of origin may specify on their labels the name of a smaller geographical unit, provided that: — it is a place name listed in the land registry; — the name appears on the harvest declaration. The place name must be printed in letters no larger, either in height or in width, than half the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.

Area in immediate proximity

Legal framework

EU legislation

Type of further condition

Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition

The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for the production of wines, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, on the basis of the 2021 Official Geographic Code:

—	department of Indre: Fontguenand, Lye, La Vernelle, Veuil, Villentrois-Faverolles-en-Berry;

—	department of Indre-et-Loire: Chaveignes, Chezelles, Crissay-sur-Manse, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil;

—	department of Loir-et-Cher: Candé-sur-Beuvron, Cheverny, Cormeray, Le Controis-en-Sologne (only the territories of the delegated municipalities of Feings, Fougères-sur-Bièvre and Ouchamps), Cormeray, Fresnes, Les Montils, Mont-près-Chambord, Sambin;

—	department of Loire-Atlantique: Ancenis-Saint-Géréon (only the territory of the former municipality of Ancenis), Le Loroux-Bottereau, Le Pallet, La Remaudière, Vair-sur-Loire (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Anetz), Vallet;

—	department of Maine-et-Loire: Orée d’Anjou (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Saint-Laurent-des-Autels), Saint-Martin-du-Fouilloux.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-a21d352f-67ba-47df-a154-3ca40f598bb4

(1) OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.

30.1.2023

Official Journal of the European Union

C 34/26

(2023/C 34/10)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).

COMMUNICATING THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Rosé d’Anjou’

PDO-FR-A1007-AM02

Date of communication: 11 November 2022

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Official Geographic Code

The municipalities making up the geographical area and the area in immediate proximity have been updated in line with the Code officiel géographique [Official Geographical Code].

This does not affect the boundary of the demarcated geographical area.

Points 6 and 9 of the single document have been amended.

2. Demarcated parcel area

The dates have been added on which the competent national authority approved an amendment to the demarcated parcel area within the geographical area of production. Parcels are demarcated by identifying the parcels within the geographical area of production that are suitable for producing the product covered by the protected designation of origin in question.

The single document is not affected by this amendment.

3. Spacing between vines

The minimum spacing between the individual vines in the same row has been changed from 1 m to 0,90 m.

The purpose of this amendment is to allow greater planting density without altering the spacing between the rows of vines.

A special provision has also been added for vines located on slopes of over 10 % for which a minimum spacing of 0,80 m between plants is permitted.

This addition has been made to take into account the particular situation of vines planted on steep slopes, which require special arrangements during planting: rows planted across slopes rather than running up them.

Point 5 of the single document has been amended.

4. Pruning

The pruning rules have been aligned with those of the designations in the Anjou Saumur area in the Val de Loire.

This alignment is intended to give the operators a better understanding, and to simplify inspections. This amendment gives winegrowers the possibility of adapting when frosts occur, which is happening later and later in the year.

Point 5 of the single document has been amended.

5. Link

The link has been amended to refer to 2021 instead of 2018, and to alter the number of municipalities as some of them have merged.

Point 8 of the single document has been amended.

6. Transitional measures

The expired transitional measures have been deleted.

A transitional measure has been added due to the new demarcation of parcels in certain municipalities.

The single document has not been amended.

7. Labelling

The rules on labelling have been aligned with those of the designations in the Anjou Saumur area in the Val de Loire. This is a purely editorial amendment.

Point 9 of the single document has been amended.

8. Reference to the inspection body

The reference to the inspection body has been reworded to align it with the wording used in other product specifications. This is a purely editorial amendment.

This amendment does not require any changes to the single document.

9. Editorial amendments

A number of editorial amendments have been made to the specification.

These amendments do not require any amendments to the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name(s)

Rosé d’Anjou

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine product

Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

The wines are still rosé wines with the following analytical characteristics.

The wines have a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 9,5 %.

The amount of fermentable sugar, glucose and fructose, in the wines after fermentation must be at least 7 grams per litre.

After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 12 %.

The levels of volatile acidity, total acidity and total sulphur dioxide are as laid down in EU regulations. However, all batches of unbottled wine eligible to bear the term ‘primeur’ or ‘nouveau’ must have volatile acidity levels of no more than 10,2 milliequivalents per litre.

The wines have varying levels of fermentable sugars and sweetness. They are highly aromatic, each expressing the particular characteristics of their grape varieties. Nevertheless, fruit is always present is some form, such as peach, strawberry or citrus. In the mouth, the wines offer a sophisticated balance of freshness and roundness. Their aroma is long and intense.

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

5. Wine-making practices

5.1. Specific oenological practices

1. Planting density – Spacing

Cultivation method

The minimum vine planting density is 4 000 plants per hectare. The spacing between the vine rows must not exceed 2,5 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 0,90 metre. Grape harvests are eligible for the controlled designation of origin if they come from vineyard parcels with spacing of between 0,8 m and 0,9 m between plants in the same row, where they are on slopes of more than 10 %.

In the case of vineyard parcels where the planting density is at least 3 300 but less than 4 000 plants per hectare, the harvests are eligible for the controlled designation of origin provided that they comply with the rules on trellising and foliage height laid down in this specification. On such parcels, the spacing between the rows of vines must not exceed 3 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 1 metre.

2. Rules on vine pruning and trellising

Cultivation method

The vines are pruned with a maximum of 12 buds per plant, regardless of whether cane pruning, spur pruning or mixed pruning is used.

The vines can be pruned with two additional buds per plant on condition that, at the phenological stage corresponding to 11 or 12 leaves (separate flower buds), there are no more than 12 fruit-bearing branches for the year per plant.

The height of the foliage when trellised is at least 0,6 times the spacing between the rows. This height is measured from the lowest point of the foliage, set at a minimum of 0,4 metres above the ground, to the highest part of the canopy, set at a minimum of 0,2 metres above the height of the upper trellising wire.

In the case of vineyard parcels where the planting density is at least 3 300 but less than 4 000 plants per hectare, the following additional trellising rules apply: the minimum height of the trellising posts above the ground is 1,9 m; there are 4 levels of trellising wires; the minimum height of the upper wire is 1,85 m above the ground.

3. Irrigation

Cultivation method

Irrigation is prohibited.

4. Specific oenological practice

Use of oenological charcoal, whether alone or mixed in preparations, is prohibited.

Use of wood chips is prohibited.

After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 12 %.

In addition to the above provisions, the oenological practices concerning these wines must meet the requirements laid down at EU level and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.

5.2. Maximum yields

75 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

All the stages of production of wines eligible for the controlled designation of origin ‘Rosé d’Anjou’ take place in the geographical area encompassing the following municipalities, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code of 2021:

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department of Maine-et-Loire: Allonnes, Angers, Antoigné, Artannes-sur-Thouet, Aubigné-sur-Layon, Beaulieu-sur-Layon, Bellevigne-en-Layon, Bellevigne-les-Châteaux, Blaison-Saint-Sulpice, Bouchemaine, Brain-sur-Allonnes, Brissac Loire Aubance (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Alleuds, Brissac-Quincé, Charcé-Saint-Ellier-sur-Aubance, Chemellier, Coutures, Luigné, Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne, Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire and Vauchrétien), Brossay, Cernusson, Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Champtocé-sur-Loire, Chaudefonds-sur-Layon, Chemillé-en-Anjou (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Chanzeaux, La Jumellière and Valanjou), Cizay-la-Madeleine, Cléré-sur-Layon, Le Coudray-Macouard, Courchamps, Denée, Dénezé-sous-Doué, Distré, Doué-en-Anjou, Épieds, Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, Les Garennes sur Loire, Gennes-Val-de-Loire (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault, Gennes, Grézillé, Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies and Le Thoureil), Huillé-Lézigné (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Huillé), Ingrandes-Le Fresne sur Loire (only the territory of the former municipality of Ingrandes), Jarzé Villages (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Lué-en-Baugeois), Louresse-Rochemenier, Lys-Haut-Layon, Mauges-sur-Loire (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Florent, Le Mesnil-en-Vallée, Montjean-sur-Loire, La Pommeraye, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine and Saint-Laurent-du-Mottay), Mazé-Milon (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Fontaine-Milon), Montilliers, Montreuil-Bellay, Montsoreau, Mozé-sur-Louet, Mûrs-Erigné, Orée d’Anjou (only the territory of the delegated municipalities of Bouzillé, Champtoceaux, Drain, Landemont, Liré and La Varenne), Parnay, Passavant-sur-Layon, La Possonnière, Le Puy-Notre-Dame, Rives-de-Loir-en-Anjou (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Villevêque), Rochefort-sur-Loire, Rou-Marson, Sainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire, Saint-Georges-sur-Loire, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Just-sur-Dive, Saint-Macaire-du-Bois, Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance, Saumur, Savennières, Soulaines-sur-Aubance, Souzay-Champigny, Terranjou, Tuffalun, Turquant, Les Ulmes, Val-du-Layon, Varennes-sur-Loire, Varrains and Vaudelnay;

—	department of Vienne: Berrie, Curçay-sur-Dive, Glénouze, Pouançay, Ranton, Saint-Léger-de-Montbrillais, Saix, Ternay and Les Trois-Moutiers.

Maps of the geographical area can be found on the website of the National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO).

7. Wine grape variety(-ies)

Cabernet Franc N

Cabernet Sauvignon N

Côt N – Malbec

Gamay N

Grolleau N

Grolleau Gris G

Pineau d’Aunis N

8. Description of the link(s)

1. Information on the geographical area

a) Description of the natural factors relevant to the link

The geographical area spans two major geological formations in which vineyards occupy most of the river catchment areas and some plateaux: in the west, the Precambrian and Paleozoic basement rock forms part of the Armorican Massif; in the east, the Mesozoic and Cenozoic substratum of the Paris basin has covered the ancient basement rock. This geological peculiarity distinguishes the western part of the geographical area from the eastern part. The western part is notable for the presence of shale deposits, mostly slate, and is known locally as ‘Anjou noir’ or ‘black Anjou’. The eastern part is notable for its chalky marl (Saumur) and is known locally as ‘Anjou blanc’ or ‘white Anjou’.

With historic links to the ancient province of Anjou, as of 2021 the geographical area essentially covers the southern half of the department of Maine-et-Loire (68 municipalities) and the northern fringes of the departments of Deux-Sèvres (11 municipalities) and Vienne (9 municipalities).

The parcels specifically demarcated for harvesting grapes have soils that have developed from different geological formations. Although they differ significantly, these soils are generally poor with limited water reserves. They also have good thermal properties.

The geographical area benefits from a temperate maritime climate with only minor variations in temperature. This is due partly to the relative proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, and partly to the role of the Loire and its tributaries in temperature regulation. The fact that the vines are planted on hills is also a factor. This explains the expression ‘douceur angevine’ (clement Anjou weather), which best describes the winter, long spring and autumn, while there are frequent hot periods in summer. The north-west and south-east facing slopes protect the vines from the westerly winds, which often bring heavy moisture. In this way, the geographical area is sparingly irrigated, benefitting from a foehn effect, with the highest slopes of Choletais and Mauges providing shelter from the sea mists. Annual rainfall is around 585 millimetres, compared with 800 millimetres in Choletais.

b) Description of the human factors relevant to the geographical link

Vines are known to have been cultivated on a continuous basis in Anjou since the first century AD. It is excellent vine-growing country, as evidenced by these lines of a poem by Apollonius (sixth century): ‘Not far from Brittany is a town located on a rock with extensive plantations rich in the fruits of Ceres and Bacchus and a name, Andecavi (Angers), which is derived from the Greek place name’. Vine-growing developed in the Anjou area during the Middle Ages, under the auspices of the monasteries located on the banks of the Loire and around Angers. However, the vineyards became particularly renowned from the seventh and eighth centuries onwards. Thanks to the influence of Henri II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, Anjou wines made their way to the noblest tables.

Production developed significantly from the 16th century onwards with the arrival of Dutch merchants seeking wine for their country and colonies. The Dutch stocked up on the wines and trade was so brisk in the 18th century that the river Layon, which crosses the geographical area, was made navigable to make transportation easier. The great esteem in which Anjou wines were held meant that they were in high demand and various taxes were created (on wine in bulk, on crates, wholesale tax, retail tax, excise duty etc.). These taxes had negative consequences for trade. The havoc wrought by the wars in the Vendée effectively destroyed the vineyards. Prosperity returned in the 19th century. In 1881, the vineyards covered a surface area of 45 000 hectares, of which 10 000 hectares remained in 1893 after the phylloxera epidemic.

The region known as Anjou essentially owes it fame to the production of white wines made from the Chenin B variety. However, plantings of the Cabernet Franc N variety and of Cabernet Sauvignon N a little later on spread significantly after the phylloxera crisis. In the early 20th century, wine-making efforts were mostly focused on making ‘rouget’, the local name for a light wine served in the cafés. This marked the first stage in the changes to the Anjou vineyards. Together with the Grolleau N and Grolleau Gris G varieties, which produce pale ‘clairet’ wines, complemented by the Gamay N and Pineau d’Aunis N varieties, they contributed towards the development of a significant production of characteristic rosé wines, well-known under the controlled designations of origin ‘Cabernet d’Anjou’ and ‘Rosé d’Anjou’. The second stage in this change was due to the expertise acquired by growers in managing this combination of vines. The production of red wines developed from the 1960s onwards, based on monitoring and analysis of the best combinations of varieties and planting locations, together with assessment of the harvest potential and the expertise acquired in wine-making techniques.

2. Information on the quality and characteristics of the product

The rosé wines have varying levels of fermentable sugars and sweetness. They are highly aromatic, each expressing the particular characteristics of their grape varieties. Nevertheless, fruit is always present is some form, such as peach, strawberry or citrus. In the mouth, the wines offer a sophisticated balance of freshness and roundness. Their aroma is long and intense.

3. Causal interactions

The combined characteristics of the vine-growing area, including its northern location, characteristic landscape, notably mild climate and specific geology and soil profile give the wines a distinctive, fresh taste.

The diversity of the vineyard locations with their varied geological and soil profiles provides optimal conditions for each of the approved vine varieties to prosper. Winegrowers observe and analyse the behaviour of their vines in order to determine the right location for the vineyards.

The Grolleau N, Grolleau Gris G and Pineau d’Aunis N varieties occupy the hills and sandy-gravel flats, and are used to produce fruity rosé wines. By contrast, the Cabernet Franc N and Cabernet Sauvignon N varieties prefer shallow or brown soils with a regulated water supply. These produce smooth rosé wines with a lasting aroma.

9. Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

API

Legal framework

EU legislation

Type of further condition

Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition

The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for the production and processing of wines eligible for the controlled designation of origin ‘Rosé d’Anjou’, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code of 2021:

—	department of Indre-et-Loire: Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil;

—	department of Loire-Atlantique: Ancenis-Saint-Géréon (only the territory of the former municipality of Ancenis), Le Loroux-Bottereau, Le Pallet, La Remaudière, Vair-sur-Loire (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Anetz) and Vallet;

—	department of Maine-et-Loire: Orée d’Anjou (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Saint-Laurent-des-Autels) and Saint-Martin-du-Fouilloux.

Labelling

Legal framework

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The designation may be followed by the term ‘primeur’ (early) or ‘nouveau’ (new), in accordance with the rules laid down in the specification.

Under EU rules, the size of the letters of optional terms may be regulated by the Member States. On the labels, they must not be larger, either in height, width or thickness, than double the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.

The name of the controlled designation of origin may be followed by the geographical designation ‘Val de Loire’, in accordance with the rules laid down in the specification. The size of the letters of the geographical name ‘Val de Loire’ may not be larger, either in height or width, than two-thirds of the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.

The term ‘cabernet’, or mention of the variety Cabernet Sauvignon N or Cabernet Franc N, is not permitted in the presentation and description of the wines.

Wines eligible to bear the terms ‘primeur’ or ‘nouveau’ must also state the vintage.

The labelling of the wines may specify a smaller geographical unit on their labels, provided that: it is a registered location; it appears on the harvest declaration. The place name must be printed in letters no larger, either in height or in width, than half the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-cea1d3f7-577f-445e-9e58-b708a8d13eb8

(1) OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.

30.1.2023

Official Journal of the European Union

C 34/33

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

(2023/C 34/11)

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

‘Grebbestadostron’

EU No: PDO-SE-02819 — 30.11.2021

PDO (X) PGI ( )

1. Name(s)

‘Grebbestadostron’

2. Member State or Third Country

Sweden

3. Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1. Type of product

Class 1.7. Fresh fish, molluscs, crustaceans and products derived therefrom

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

The protected indication ‘Grebbestadostron’ covers wild-caught live European flat oysters (Ostrea edulis).

‘Grebbestadostron’ have the following characteristics:

Physical characteristics

Shape:

A drop-like, rounded shape reminiscent of the upper side of a hand that is balled but not clenched. The other side is flat. Circular, moulded, fan-shaped markings radiating from the slightly more pointed part of the oyster.

Size:

Diameter: 7–15 cm

Weight: 100–150 grams

Organoleptic characteristics

Colour of shell:

Exterior: Varies according to the depth at which the oysters live. In shallower waters with plenty of light, the oysters are white with greenish iridescence. In deeper waters the colour takes on a deeper tone that tends towards purple.

Interior: Mother-of-pearl white with violet tones. The edge of the shell displays shades of deep emerald green.

Colour of meat:

Light sand tones (NCS[1] S2010-Y10R). Darker tones of Sienna brown (NCS S6005-Y80R). The grain of the meat is golden ochre (NCS S3030-Y20R). The meat has a lustre similar to that of an opaque jellyfish.

Flavour:

Salt water, minerals, seaweed and umami, slightly nutty. A long full aftertaste of umami and a mineral saltiness.

Aroma:

A sense of the sea, mineral accompanied by seaweed and fresh fish.

Texture:

Firm and fleshy. The texture varies in different parts of the oyster from firm to relatively soft.

Mouthfeel:

It is a special experience, because the entire oyster is usually eaten fresh in one go. The oysters’ flavours are rich and full, with strong associations with the sea.

Chemical characteristics (per 100 g of oyster meat)

Water: 80–83 g

Protein: 9,3–9,9 g

Carbohydrate: 2–4 g

Salt: 0,25–0,35 g

Fat: 2,0–2,4 g

of which:

—	Saturated fat: 0,5–0,6 g

—	Monounsaturated fat: 0,2–0,3 g

—

Polyunsaturated fat: 0,5–0,7 g

of which:

—	Omega-6: 0,05–0,09 g

—	Omega-3: 0,50–0,65 g

Vitamins

Thiamine: 0,10–0,15 mg

Riboflavin: 0,15–0,20 mg

Niacin: 2,0–3,9 mg

B6: 0,1–0,2 mg/100 g

Vitamin E: 0,9–1,1 mg

Minerals

Calcium: 80–90 mg

Phosphorus: 140–160 mg

Iron: 5,5–6,5 mg

Magnesium: 25–30 mg

Potassium: 110–130 mg

Zinc: 45–50 mg

[1]	Natural Color System

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

‘Grebbestadostron’ feed mainly on microalgae of a size of 20–30 μm but can also eat larger particles, such as zooplankton and fish eggs.

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

The entire production process must take place within the geographical area specified in point 4.

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

—

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

—

4. Concise definition of the geographical area

The production area of ‘Grebbestadostron’ consists of the northern and southern archipelagos of Grebbestad, i.e. the parts of the Bohuslän archipelago located within the districts of Lur, Tanum, Fjällbacka and Kville. At sea, the baseline is the outer boundary of the area. The production area comprises the part of the coast within 5 km of the coastline.

5. Link with the geographical area

The characteristics of ‘Grebbestadostron’ depend on the interplay between natural and human factors.

Specific characteristics of the product:

‘Grebbestadostron’ are European flat oysters that grow on natural oyster banks in Grebbestad’s northern and southern archipelagos. ‘Grebbestadostron’ grow slowly, because the water in the production area is cold, relatively nutrient-poor and low in salinity. It takes 3 to 5 years for the oyster to reach the minimum statutory harvest size. The slow growth affects the oyster’s organoleptic characteristics.

Compared to the invasive Pacific oyster (Magallana gigas), which grows rapidly in the production area, the slow-growing ‘Grebbestadostron’ have a much more intense and fuller taste as well as more noticeable and pronounced notes of minerals and umami. ‘Grebbestadostron’ also have a markedly longer and more intense aftertaste. The meat is firmer than that of M. gigas, meaning that ‘Grebbestadostron’ have a more pronounced resistance to the bite.

Natural factors:

The characteristics of ‘Grebbestadostron’ depend on the natural conditions of the production area.

‘Grebbestadostron’ form part of the Swedish population of the European flat oyster (O. edulis). The population is estimated to comprise around 40 million individuals. As a result of separation by distance and evolutionary adaptation to, among other things, water temperature and salinity, the Swedish population of O. edulis is genetically distinct from the populations of European flat oyster that live in more southern parts of the Atlantic. However, there is less genetic variation within the population than in the more southerly populations.

The relatively good status of the Swedish population of O. edulis is mainly due to private ownership of fishing rights, small-scale fishing and the fact that the water is parasite-free (M. mackini).

The water in the production area is relatively cold (the average annual temperature of the surface water is around 8–10 °C) and the salt content low (2,7 % on average), which means that the oysters caught for the production of ‘Grebbestadostron’ live at the limits of the species’s range.

The nutrient conditions in the waters of the ‘Grebbestadostron’ production area are largely influenced by the surface current of the Baltic Sea. The contents of the nutritive salts phosphorus and nitrogen are low (on average 0,8 μM and 20 μM, respectively), and this limits the growth of the oysters’ primary food, microalgae.

The natural conditions of the ‘Grebbestadostron’ production area (sheltered locations, depth, seabeds of the right type, the right gradient and orientation) provide good conditions for the production of oysters.

The oysters caught for the production of ‘Grebbestadostron’ grow on semi-hard sediment beds with a maximum gradient of 45° down to a depth of approximately 10 metres. The seabeds become muddier at greater depths. The oysters do not thrive on such beds. Nor do they thrive on east-facing beds.

The oyster banks are protected from the waves and winds of the open sea by the outer ring of islands in the northern and southern archipelagos of Grebbestad.

Human factors:

The oyster fishermen’s knowledge of the European flat oyster’s biology and life cycle and of the water and seabed conditions in the production area, together with the management of the oyster population on the natural oyster banks, is crucial for both the availability and the quality of ‘Grebbestadostron’.

‘Grebbestadostron’ are fished in a unique and gentle way that contributes to the characteristic quality of ‘Grebbestadostron’. The oysters may only be caught in nets by wading fishermen or hand-picked by experienced divers. Most oysters are hand-picked by divers. As the divers do not disturb any material on the seabed, the catching of ‘Grebbestadostron’ has little impact on the oysters that are left on the oyster banks to filter the production area’s clean, clear water.

Fishing is limited to 70 000‘Grebbestadostron’ per year, with particular account being taken of the survival of the European flat oyster and thus of the continued availability of ‘Grebbestadostron’. In connection with the fishing of ‘Grebbestadostron’, the fishermen take various steps to maintain the oyster banks in the production area.

The oysters, which grow on top of each other in larger clusters, are separated and spread over a larger area so that all the oysters have good access to nutrients and thus an increased chance of survival. The small oysters growing on the surface of the ‘Grebbestadostron’ that are caught are scraped off by hand, tended and put back out on the oyster banks. Before being put back out on the oyster banks, small oysters of the invasive Pacific oyster species (Magallana gigas) are first removed so as not to contribute to its spread.

In order to ensure the reproduction of O. edulis, ‘Grebbestadostron’ are not caught during the reproduction period of the European flat oyster in July–August.

Thanks to the measures and care taken by oyster fishermen when fishing for ‘Grebbestadostron’, the population of the European flat oyster is steadily increasing in the production area.

Reference to publication of the specification

https://www.livsmedelsverket.se/globalassets/foretag-regler-kontroll/livsmedelsinformation-markning-halsopastaenden/skyddade-beteckningar/produktbeskrivning_grebbestadostron_2022_03_31.pdf

(1) OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

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Official Journal of the European Union		C 34

English edition	Information and Notices	Volume 66 30 January 2023

Contents		page
	II Information
	INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
	European Commission
2023/C 34/01	Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10680 – PERMIRA / SESTANT / KEDRION / BPL) ( 1 )	1

	IV Notices
	NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
	European Commission
2023/C 34/02	Euro exchange rates – 27 January 2023	2
	Council
2023/C 34/03	Notice for the attention of NTV/NTV Mir, Rossiya 1, REN TV, Pervyi Kanal, regarding the application of Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP and Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine	3
	European Commission
2023/C 34/04	New national side of euro coins intended for circulation	4
2023/C 34/05	New national side of euro coins intended for circulation	5
2023/C 34/06	New national side of euro coins intended for circulation	6
	NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES
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2023/C 34/09	Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector, as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33	18
2023/C 34/10	Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to the product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33	26
2023/C 34/11	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	33


	(1) Text with EEA relevance.