Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.10386 — BC Partners/Valtech)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 393/01)

On 17 September 2021, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

—	in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

—	in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32021M10386. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.10169 — EPLI/SZ/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 393/02)

On 10 August 2021, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

—	in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

—	in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32021M10169. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.10368 – Advent/Eurazeo/Hoist)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 393/03)

On 16 September 2021, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

—	in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

—	in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32021M10368. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.10440 — SEGRO/PSPIB/Varia Class Logistics)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 393/04)

On 22 September 2021, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

—	in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

—	in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32021M10440. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

Notice for the attention of the persons to whom restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2012/285/CFSP and Council Regulation (EU) No 377/2012 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau apply

(2021/C 393/05)

The following information is brought to the attention of the persons that appear in Annexes II and III to Council Decision 2012/285/CFSP (1) and in Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 377/2012 (2) concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.

The Council of the European Union, after having reviewed the list of persons designated in the above-mentioned Annexes, has determined that the restrictive measures provided for in Decision 2012/285/CFSP and in Regulation (EU) No 377/2012 should continue to apply to those persons.

The attention of the persons concerned is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State(s) as indicated on the websites listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 377/2012, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments (cf. Article 4 of the Regulation).

The persons concerned may submit a request to the Council, together with supporting documentation, that the decision to include them on the above-mentioned lists should be reconsidered, by 31 October 2021, to the following address:

Council of the European Union

General Secretariat

RELEX.1.C

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175

1048 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

Email: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu

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(1)  OJ L 142, 1.6.2012, p. 36.

(2)  OJ L 119, 4.5.2012, p. 1.

Notice for the attention of certain persons subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Annex I to Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 and in Annex IV to Council Regulation (EU) 2017/2063 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela

(2021/C 393/06)

The following information is brought to the attention of Mr. Rafael Ramón BLANCO MARRERO (No 20), Mr. Hannover Esteban GUERRERO MIJARES (No 25), Ms Gladys del Valle REQUENA (No 27), Ms Tania Valentina DÍAZ GONZÁLEZ (No 28), Mr. Elvis Eduardo HIDROBO AMOROSO (No 29), Mr. Luis Eduardo PARRA RIVERO (No 34), Mr. Franklyn Leonardo DUARTE (No 35), Mr. José Gregorio NORIEGA FIGUEROA (No 36), Mr. Remigio CEBALLOS ICHASO (No 37), Mr. Luis Fernando DAMIANI BUSTILLOS (No 41), Ms Lourdes Benicia SUÁREZ ANDERSON (No 42), Mr. Calixto Antonio ORTEGA RÍOS (No 43), Mr. René Alberto DEGRAVES ALMARZA (No 44), Mr. Arcadio DELGADO ROSALES (No 45), Ms Carmen Auxiliadora ZULETA DE MERCHÁN (No 46), Ms Indira Maira ALFONZO IZAGUIRRE (No 47), Mr. Leonardo Enrique MORALES POLEO (No 48), Mr. Carlos Ramón Enrique CARVALLO GUEVARA (N 51), Mr. Carlos Enrique TERÁN HURTADO (No 53), Mr. Douglas Arnoldo RICO GONZÁLEZ (No 55) , persons appearing in Annex I to Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 (1) and in Annex IV to Council Regulation (EU) 2017/2063 (2) concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela.

The Council intends to maintain the restrictive measures against the above-mentioned persons with new statements of reasons. Those persons are hereby informed that they may submit a request to the Council to obtain the intended statement of reasons for maintaining their designation, by 6 October 2021, to the following address:

Council of the European Union

General Secretariat

RELEX.1.C

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175

1048 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

Email: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu

The persons concerned may submit at any time a request to the Council, together with any supporting documentation, that the decision to include and maintain them on the list should be reconsidered, to the address provided above. Such requests will be considered when they are received. In this respect, the attention of the persons concerned is drawn to the regular review by the Council according to Article 13 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074.

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(1)  OJ L 295 14.11.2017, p. 60.

(2)  OJ L 295 14.11.2017, p. 21.

Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2012/285/CFSP and Council Regulation (EU) No 377/2012 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau apply

(2021/C 393/07)

The attention of data subjects is drawn to the following information in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

The legal basis for this processing operation are Council Decision 2012/285/CFSP (2) and Council Regulation (EU) No 377/2012 (3) concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.

The controller of this processing operation is the Department RELEX.1.C in the Directorate-General for Foreign Affairs, Enlargement and Civil Protection - RELEX of the General Secretariat of the Council (GSC), that can be contacted at:

Council of the European Union

General Secretariat

RELEX.1.C

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175

1048 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

Email: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu

The GSC’s Data Protection Officer can be contacted at:

Data Protection Officer

data.protection@consilium.europa.eu

The purpose of the processing operation is the establishment and updating of the list of persons subject to restrictive measures in accordance with Decision 2012/285/CFSP and Regulation (EU) No 377/2012 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.

The data subjects are the natural persons who fulfil the listing criteria as laid down in Decision 2012/285/CFSP and Regulation (EU) No 377/2012.

The personal data collected includes data necessary for the correct identification of the person concerned, the statement of reasons and any other data related thereto.

The personal data collected may be shared as necessary with the European External Action Service and the Commission.

Without prejudice to restrictions pursuant to Article 25 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, the exercise of the rights of the data subjects such as the right of access, as well as the rights to rectification or to object will be answered in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.

Personal data will be retained for 5 years from the moment the data subject has been removed from the list of persons subject to the restrictive measures or the validity of the measure has expired, or for the duration of court proceedings in the event they had been started.

Without prejudice to any judicial, administrative or non-judicial remedy, data subjects may lodge a complaint with the European Data Protection Supervisor in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 (edps@edps.europa.eu).

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(1)  OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39.

(2)  OJ L 142, 1.6.2012, p. 36.

(3)  OJ L 119, 4.5.2012, p. 1.

Euro exchange rates (1)

28 September 2021

(2021/C 393/08)

1 euro =

	Currency	Exchange rate
USD	US dollar	1,1678
JPY	Japanese yen	130,17
DKK	Danish krone	7,4360
GBP	Pound sterling	0,85950
SEK	Swedish krona	10,1933
CHF	Swiss franc	1,0840
ISK	Iceland króna	149,70
NOK	Norwegian krone	10,1020
BGN	Bulgarian lev	1,9558
CZK	Czech koruna	25,517
HUF	Hungarian forint	359,39
PLN	Polish zloty	4,6176
RON	Romanian leu	4,9498
TRY	Turkish lira	10,3685
AUD	Australian dollar	1,6115
CAD	Canadian dollar	1,4776
HKD	Hong Kong dollar	9,0882
NZD	New Zealand dollar	1,6781
SGD	Singapore dollar	1,5846
KRW	South Korean won	1 385,41
ZAR	South African rand	17,6299
CNY	Chinese yuan renminbi	7,5433
HRK	Croatian kuna	7,5013
IDR	Indonesian rupiah	16 697,39
MYR	Malaysian ringgit	4,8843
PHP	Philippine peso	59,626
RUB	Russian rouble	84,7497
THB	Thai baht	39,460
BRL	Brazilian real	6,3122
MXN	Mexican peso	23,5909
INR	Indian rupee	86,5595

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(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

Special report No 20/2021

Sustainable water use in agriculture: CAP funds more likely to promote greater rather than more efficient water use

(2021/C 393/09)

The European Court of Auditors hereby informs you that special report No 20/2021 ‘Sustainable water use in agriculture: CAP funds more likely to promote greater rather than more efficient water use’ has just been published.

The report can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the European Court of Auditors’ website: http://eca.europa.eu

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10444 — RWE Generation/Messer Industriegase/Kreis Düren/Siemens Project Ventures/JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 393/10)

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10416 — Stellantis/FIH/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 393/11)

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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

(2021/C 393/12)

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

COMMUNICATION OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Méditerranée’

PGI-FR-A1154-AM03

Date of communication: 1 July 2021

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Geographical area

In point 4 of Chapter I of the specification, the reference to the Official Geographical Code of October 2019 has been added. It recognises and establishes the list of municipalities by department at national level. This editorial amendment allows the geographical area to be identified with reference to the 2019 version of the Official Geographical Code, which is updated by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), and gives the definition of the geographical area legal certainty. The single document is completed with this reference to the heading ‘geographical area’.

2.   Vine varieties

The following 18 varieties are added to the list of grape varieties used to produce wines with the protected geographical indication (PGI) ‘Méditerranée’, where appropriate supplemented by the name of the geographical unit ‘Comté de Grignan’ or ‘Coteaux de Montélimar’:

The section ‘Main wine grape varieties’ of the single document and point 5, Chapter I of the specification have been completed to take account of the introduction of these new varieties. They are known to be resistant to drought and cryptogamic diseases and require less use of plant protection products. These varieties correspond to the varieties used to produce the PGI without altering the characteristics of the wines. The choice of these new resistant varieties does not call into question the demonstration of the link to the territory.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name(s)

Méditerranée

2.   Geographical indication type

PGI - Protected Geographical Indication

3.   Categories of grapevine product

1.

Wine

5.	Quality sparkling wine

4.   Description of the wine(s)

1.   Still red, rosé and white wines

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

The wines produced are characterised by fruity aromas, the intensity and nature of which vary according to the grape varieties from which they are produced and the technologies used.

For the red wines, which generally have a garnet colour varying in intensity, the extractions are carried out in such a way as to preserve the sweet structures offering ripe and smooth tannins on the palate.

The rosé wines have a pale pink colour that varies in intensity depending on the pressing process. White wines, which are mostly pale yellow in colour, typically contain glints of green. For white and rosé wines, the combination of different factors (choice of parcels to preserve acidity, grape varieties and technology with temperature control) makes it possible to preserve the balance of the wines between fruitiness, concentration and freshness.

The wines meet the analytical criteria set out in EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

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)

2.   Quality sparkling wines, red, rosé and white

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

Quality sparkling wines are made from the least alcoholic and most lively wines. The sparkling wines have the same colours and organoleptic properties as their still counterparts but their finer and fresher aromas last longer and are enhanced by their fine, elegant bubbles.

The wines meet the analytical criteria set out in EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

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.   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.

5.2.   Maximum yields

1.	120 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

The grapes are harvested, and the still wines with the geographical indication ‘Méditerranée’ are fermented and made in the departments of Alpes de Haute Provence, Hautes-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Ardèche, Bouches-du-Rhône, Drôme, Var, Vaucluse, Corse-du-Sud, Haute-Corse and in the following municipalities in the departments of Isère, Loire and Rhône:

—	In the department of Isère: All the municipalities in the cantons of Roussillon, Vienne-Nord and Vienne-Sud, the municipality of Saint-Lattier in the canton of Saint-Marcellin,

—	In the department of Loire: All the municipalities in the canton of Pélussin, the municipalities of Tartaras, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Martin-la-Plaine, Génilac, Dargoire and Châteauneuf in the canton of Rive-de-Gier, the municipalities of Chagnon and Cellieu in the canton of La Grand-Croix,

—

In the department of Rhône: The municipalities of Echalas and Saint-Jean-de-Touslas in the canton of Givors, the municipalities of Condrieu, Tupin-et-Semons, Ampuis, Saint-Romain-en-Gal, Loire-sur-Rhône, Trèves, Les Haies, Longes, Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône, Sainte-Colombe in the canton of Condrieu, the municipalities of Rontalon, Saint-Diider-Diverges, Saint-Maurice-sur-Dargoire, Saint-Sorlin and Soucieu-en-Jarrest in the canton of Mornant.

The geographical area defined above applies to the harvesting of grapes and the preparation of quality sparkling wines bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Méditerranée’, except in the department of Drôme, where these operations cannot be carried out in the following municipalities: Aix-en-Diois, Aouste-sur-Sye, Aubenasson, Aurel, Barsac, Barnave, Beaufort-sur-Gervanne, Châtillon-en-Diois, Die, Espenel, Laval-d’Aix, Luc-en-Diois, Menglon, Mirabel-et-Blacons, Molière-Glandaz, Montclar-sur-Gervanne, Montlaur-en-Diois, Montmaur-en-Diois, Piegros-la-Clastre, Ponet-et-Saint-Auban, Pontaix, Poyols, Recoubeau-Jansac, Saillans, Saint-Benoît-en-Diois, Saint-Roman, Saint-Sauveur-en-Diois, Sainte-Croix, Suze-sur-Crest, Vercheny, Véronne.

7.   Main wine grape variety(-ies)

Alicante Henri Bouschet N

Aligoté B

Alphonse Lavallée N

Aléatico N

Aramon N

Aramon blanc B

Aramon gris G

Aranel B

Arinarnoa N

Artaban N

Assyrtiko B

Aubun N - Murescola

Barbaroux Rs

Biancu Gentile B

Bourboulenc B - Doucillon blanc

Brun argenté N - Vaccarèse

Cabernet blanc B

Cabernet cortis N

Cabernet franc N

Cabernet-Sauvignon N

Caladoc N

Calitor N

Cardinal Rg

Carignan N

Carignan blanc B

Chambourcin N

Chardonnay B

Chasan B

Chasselas B

Chasselas rose Rs

Chatus N

Chenanson N

Chenin B

Cinsaut N - Cinsault

Clairette B

Clairette rose Rs

Clarin B

Colombard B

Cot N - Malbec

Couderc noir N

Counoise N

Danlas B

Egiodola N

Floreal B

Gamaret

Gamay Fréaux N

Gamay N

Gamay de Bouze N

Gamay de Chaudenay N

Ganson N

Gewurztraminer Rs

Gramon N

Grenache N

Grenache blanc B

Grenache gris G

Gros Manseng B

Gros vert B

Jurançon noir N - Dame noire

Listan B - Palomino

Lival N

Lledoner pelut N

Macabeu B - Macabeo

Marsanne B

Marselan N

Mauzac rose Rs

Melon B

Merlot N

Merlot blanc B

Meunier N

Mollard N

Monarch N

Monerac N

Mourvaison N

Mourvèdre N - Monastrell

Muscardin N

Muscaris B

Muscat Ottonel B - Muscat, Moscato

Muscat d’Alexandrie B - Muscat, Moscato

Muscat de Hambourg N - Muscat, Moscato

Muscat à petits grains blancs B - Muscat, Moscato

Muscat à petits grains rouges Rg - Muscat, Moscato

Nebbiolo N

Nielluccio N - Nielluciu

Petit Manseng B

Petit Verdot N

Picardan B - Araignan

Pinot blanc B

Pinot gris G

Pinot noir N

Pinotage N

Piquepoul blanc B

Piquepoul gris G

Piquepoul noir N

Plant droit N - Espanenc

Portan N

Prior N

Ravat blanc B

Ribol N

Riesling B

Riminèse B

Rosé du Var Rs

Roussanne B

Sauvignon B - Sauvignon blanc

Sauvignon gris G - Fié gris

Sciaccarello N

Semillon B

Seyval B

Solaris B

Soreli B

Souvignier gris Rs

Syrah N - Shiraz

Tannat N

Tempranillo N

Terret gris G

Terret noir N

Tibouren N

Téoulier N

Ugni blanc B

Valdiguié N

Varousset N

Verdejo B

Vermentino B - Rolle

Vidoc N

Villard blanc B

Villard noir N

Viognier B

Voltis B

Xinomavro N

8.   Description of the link(s)

8.1.   Specificity of the geographical area

The geographical area of the protected geographical indication ‘Méditerranée’ covers the southeastern quarter of France.

This territory is made up of various terrains, framed by high summits both on the mainland and on Corsica.

Valleys, plateaus and slopes come together in a typical Mediterranean environment. The architecture, landscapes, culture and customs testify to this shared history.

The Mediterranean Sea is at the root of this history, with geological aspects (different sea incursions on the current continent), historical and cultural aspects (influence from the Greeks, then the Romans and the Genoese in Corsica) and especially the climate.

Mediterranean cultivation is now reflected in the lifestyles (food, olive oil and lavender-producing region) and landscapes characterised by the drought-resistant vegetation and dominant terrains in the valleys where agriculture has been able to develop by optimising the scarce water resources.

The regional grouping characterised by this Mediterranean influence can be divided into Corsica, Provence, the Southern Alps, the Vallée du Rhône and the surrounding terrain are distinguished.

The Mediterranean climate also has distinctive wind conditions, notably the ‘Marin’, a southern humid wind that blows on the Gulf of Lion and Provence and moderates excess temperatures, and the Mistral, a dry and occasionally very violent wind that ventilates the Rhône corridor from North to South and helps keep the vineyards in good condition.

Sunshine and temperatures are exceptionally high throughout the area.

These territorial features have naturally created a Mediterranean regional identity characterised by a warm, dry and windy climate, with limestone and naturally well-drained soils, where the vineyards are established close to mountainsides or at altitude. These factors are ideal for the cultivation of vines.

8.2.   Specificity of the product

The specific nature of the protected geographical indication ‘Méditerranée’ draws on its geographical reality, but also on its historical roots. Vines, like olive trees, were planted by the Phocaeans from the 6th century BC, in the Rhône corridor, and in the vicinity of the Phocaean city of Massalia, better known today as Marseille - and in Corsica. The wine trade was developed by these Greek pioneers, who were able to take advantage of the strategic location of the port of Massalia and the major communication axis of the Rhône, in order to transport the amphora containing a ‘new and exotic Greek beverage made from fermented grape juice’. Vine cultivation intensified during Roman occupation and experienced real growth during the Middle Ages under the influence of cities such as Lyon and Marseille, and under the influence of the Genoese in Corsica.

The natural assets of the geographical area of the protected geographical indication ‘Méditerranée’ encouraged the cultivation of vines. The wine culture deeply intertwined with this region has enabled the constant development of winegrowers’ know-how, which is based on an open approach to vine varieties planted, but nonetheless characterised by a main group of varieties found in the geographical area.

Still red wines are marked by their high colour intensity and softness of tannins. The aromas are fruity (red berries or ripe fruit) with occasional hints of vanilla and roasting.

The white and rosé wines, thanks to a perfect mastery of the natural elements, boast a balance between fruitiness, concentration and freshness.

Quality sparkling wines are made from the least alcoholic and most lively wines. They have the same characteristics as still wines with more freshness and aromatic finesse.

The evidence of sparkling wine production within the territory of the PGI ‘Méditerranée’ dates back to the Middle Ages. Recent production has increased considerably since 1909, when the company ‘Royal Provence’ (Tête Noire), a company which today produces almost 4 000 000 bottles, was set up in the department of Bouches du Rhône . Production has also been maintained in other parts of this territory. In Ardèche, particularly with the Marsanne B and Russanne B varieties, and Chardonnay B, which has been cultivated and made into wine by the Ardéchois winegrowers for 25 years. La Drôme has also been using Chardonnay B with Viognier B and Muscat à petits grains blancs B for white, and Syrah N for rosé since the 1980s. Corsica produced ‘vinu Forzatu’ (the forced wine) at the beginning of the 20th century while more recently, the cooperative winery ‘Les Vignerons Corsicans’ marketed its first sparkling wine cuvée in 1983 using Chardonnay B and Meunier N varieties. In the department of Vaucluse, the Pernes les Fontaines winery had made its own-grown Gros vert B table grapes into sparkling wines in the 1970s, without forgetting the production of base wine from the Terres Valdèze winery which has supplied the Kriter company since the 1950s; its market today has diversified with other companies with an annual volume of 15 000 hectolitres. Production has been more local but equally as old since 1959 in the department of Hautes Alpes and in the department of Alpes de Haute Provence, where these products have been made into white wines (many of them based on Chardonnay B) since the 1970s.

In the department of Var, ‘Les Vins Bréban’ was set up in 1952, joined by the Libra company in 1982; production quickly developed thanks to these suppliers, focused on sparkling rosé wines, as in Bouches du Rhône.

Consequently, there are almost 200 operators involved in this production area, with half of the cooperative wineries and around thirty traders producing almost 10 000 hectolitres of quality sparkling wines.

8.3.   Causal link between the specificity of the geographical area and the specificity of the product

This local reality, this historical cultural community, naturally led the region’s wine growers to apply for recognition in ‘Vin de Pays de Pays de Méditerranée’, which was recognised on 1 August 1999.

The PGI ‘Méditerranée’ is made up of winegrowers from 10 departments in the French southeast of the Mediterranean. The ideal situation of this vineyard influenced by the Mediterranean Sea, which has a particularly sunny climate and a diversity of territories all suited to vine cultivation and the production of fine wines, has helped to build a strong wine-growing tradition.

The Mediterranean climate’sesignificant sunshine and well-suited rainfall fosters the optimal ripening of the grapes. The specific territorial characteristics of this Mediterranean regional group, combined with the choice of grape varieties and the mastery of wine-making techniques, make it possible to produce wines that are balanced between concentration, fruitiness and freshness. The regional dimension of the vineyards being located exclusively near high massifs or at altitude, as well as the influence of winds from the south with a high moisture content, gives the wines a characteristic freshness.

With a long tradition of sparkling wines in most of its departments since the beginning of the 20th century, the special nature of quality sparkling wines of the protected geographical indication ‘Méditerranée’ is the result of the richness of its blends, the adaptation of the varieties planted to the diversity of the territory and its specific characteristics.

The main varieties used for the production of sparkling white wines are Chardonnay B, Ugni blanc B, Grenache blanc B, Vermentino B, and sparkling rosé wines, which now account for two thirds of production. The blends also often include the Cinsault N, Genache N, Muscat de Hambourg, and Syrah N varieties.

This expertise in early harvesting, blending grape varieties and selecting territories ensures a liveliness, freshness and balance for the quality base wines and for the production of sparkling wines which will ultimately be low in alcohol.

The production techniques used are either a second fermentation in bottles or the ‘Charmat’ method (the ‘closed tank’ technique), which is the most common and most commercially sought-after practice. The rapid production offered by the latter method makes it easier to respect the varietal character, the aromatic component of the varieties used and preserve the colour (which is essential for rosé wines), while respecting the identity of the PGI ‘Méditerranée’ wines. The sparkling wines made are fresh, acidic with a bold mouthfeel, balanced between liveliness and aromatic intensity.

Producers have clearly expressed ambitions for developing export markets for the geographical indication ‘Méditerranée’.

This regional dynamic conferred by the PGI ‘Méditerranée’ status brought together many operators (253 cellars, 174 special cellars, 79 cooperative cellars, and 51 traders). Volumes are constantly increasing (100 000 hectolitres in 2000, 475 000 hectolitres in 2012).

Reputation has grown both at local level, thanks to the region’s high touristic appeal, but also at national and international level, thanks to the numerous awards received from the Paris General Agricultural Competition, or the numerous references in the ‘Guide Hachette des Vins’.

The PGI ‘Méditerranée’ is also an official partner and supplier of Critics’ Week at the Cannes International Film Festival.

The PGI ‘Méditerranée’ is internationally recognised (44 % of the volumes produced are exported annually) and sought-after by tourists, particularly numerous in the region during the summer periods. The latter are invited through pairings between PGI ‘Méditerranée’ wines and local gastronomic specialities to discover the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.

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

Labelling

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

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’.

The protected geographical indication ‘Méditerranée’ can be followed by the name of the following smaller geographical units, according to the conditions set out in this specification:

—	‘Comté de Grignan’

—	‘Coteaux de Montélimar’

Area in immediate proximity

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning the production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

The area in immediate proximity defined by derogation for the production and development of wines bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Ardèche’ comprises the following municipalities, in accordance with the Official Geographical Code of April 2019:

—	In the department of Loire: the district of Saint-Etienne,

—	In the department of Rhône: the district of Lyon,

—	In the department of Isère: the districts of Grenoble and Vienne. and, on the other hand, the territories of the following districts:

—	the district of Nîmes and Alès (in the department of Gard)

—	the district of Mende (in the department of Lozère)

—	the districts of Le Puy-en-Velay and Yssingeaux (in the department of Haute-Loire)

—	the districts of Montbrison and Roanne (in the department of Loire)

—	the district of Villefranche-sur-Saône (in the department of Rhône)

—	the district of Bourg-en-Bresse (in the department of Ain)

—	the district of La Tour-du-Pin (in the department of Isère)

—	the districts of Chambéry and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne (in the department of Savoie)

The area in immediate proximity defined by derogation for producing and developing quality sparkling wines with the protected geographical indication ‘Drôme’, which may or may not be supplemented by the name of one of the smaller geographical units referred to in point 2, comprises the districts bordering the department of ‘Drôme’, specifically the departments of Ain and Savoie.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-207485f2-babd-4ddf-a9ea-da697f56f434

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(1)  OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.

Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2019/33

(2021/C 393/13)

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

COMMUNICATING THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Liguria di Levante’

PGI-IT-A0363-AM04

Date of communication: 2 July 2021

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Inclusion of the ‘Vermentino nero’ monovarietal type

Description: The ‘Vermentino nero’ monovarietal type has been added to Article 1 of the product specification.

Reasons: The new ‘Vermentino nero’ grape variety type is the result of a lengthy trial aimed at promoting the variety already grown in the area, which has long been recognised as suitable for winegrowing in the territory in question.

2.   Combination of grape varieties for the ‘Vermentino nero’ monovarietal type

Following the inclusion of the ‘Vermentino nero’ grape variety in the product specification, Article 2 of the specification provides a description of the combination of varieties suitable for producing this monovarietal type, which according to standing EU legislation must consist of at least 85 % of this grape variety.

This amendment also affects Section 7 of the single document (Main wine grape varieties).

3.   Insertion of the yield per hectare and minimum natural alcoholic strength of the grapes and the wine yield for the ‘Vermentino nero’ monovarietal type

Article 4 of the product specification states the yield per hectare and the minimum natural alcoholic strength for grapes of the ‘Vermentino nero’ monovarietal type, i.e. 11 tonnes per hectare and 10 % vol. respectively. Article 5 states the grape/ wine yield and the wine/hectare yield for this type, i.e. 80 % and 88 hectolitres per hectare respectively.

This amendment also affects Section 5 of the single document (Maximum yields).

4.   Characteristics of the ‘Vermentino nero’ monovarietal type on consumption

Article 6 of the product specification provides the following analytical and organoleptic characteristics on consumption for the ‘Vermentino nero’ monovarietal type:

colour: intense ruby red, tending to purplish red when young and to garnet with age;

aroma: intense with notes of red fruits, herbs and spices;

taste: fresh, harmonious and intense, with a pleasant, persistent after-taste, dry, occasionally with almond hints;

minimum total acidity: 4,5 g/l;

Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 % vol.;

Minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l

This amendment also affects Section 4 of the single document (Description of the Wines).

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of product

Liguria di Levante

2.   Type of geographical indication:

PGI - Protected Geographical Indication

3.   Categories of grapevine products

1.

Wine

8.

Semi-sparkling wine

15.

Wine from raisined grapes

4.   Description of the wine(s):

White ‘Liguria di Levante’

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

colour: straw yellow of varying intensity; bright;

aroma: delicate, pleasant, persistent, slightly fruity, composite;

taste: dry, fresh, harmonious, delicately fruity, distinctive;

minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 % vol.;

minimum sugar-free extract: 15,0 g/l.

Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum total acidity:

in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):

—

‘Liguria di Levante’ Malvasia bianca lunga

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

colour: bright straw yellow;

aroma: subtle, delicate, distinctive,

delicately aromatic;

taste: dry, subtle, harmonious, distinctive;

Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 % vol.;

Minimum sugar-free extract: 15,0 g/l.

Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum total acidity:

in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):

—

‘Liguria di Levante’ Trebbiano toscano

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

colour: straw yellow of varying intensity; bright;

aroma: delicate, slightly fruity;

taste: dry, subtle, fresh, harmonious;

minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 % vol.;

minimum sugar-free extract: 15,0 g/l.

Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum total acidity:

in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):

—

‘Liguria di Levante’ Rosso

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

colour: ruby red of varying intensity, tending to garnet with age;

aroma: delicate, wine-flavoured, fruity,

distinctive, composite;

taste: dry, subtle, harmonious;

minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,5 % vol.;

minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l;

Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum total acidity:

in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):

—

‘Liguria di Levante’ Canaiolo

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

colour: ruby red of varying intensity;

aroma: delicate, wine-flavoured, subtle;

taste: dry, subtle, harmonious, distinctive;

minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 % vol.;

minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l

Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum total acidity:

in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):

—

‘Liguria di Levante’ Ciliegiolo

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

‘Liguria di Levante’ Ciliegiolo:

colour: ruby red of varying intensity; bright;

aroma: delicate, subtle, wine-flavoured, slightly fruity;

taste: dry; subtle, harmonious, delicately fruity;

minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 % vol.;

minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l;

Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum total acidity:

in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):

—

‘Liguria di Levante’ Merlot

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

colour: ruby red of varying intensity, tending to garnet with age;

aroma: intense, wine-flavoured, slightly reminiscent of fruit and vegetables, composite;

taste: dry, subtle, harmonious, fairly good body;

minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 % vol.;

minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l.

Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum total acidity:

in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):

—

‘Liguria di Levante’ Pollera nera

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

colour: ruby red of varying intensity;

aroma: delicate, wine-flavoured, fairly composite;

taste: dry, subtle, harmonious, distinctive;

minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 % vol.;

minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l.

Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum total acidity:

in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):

—

‘Liguria di Levante’ Syrah

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

colour: intense ruby red;

aroma: intense, wine-flavoured, composite, delicately fruity;

taste: dry, subtle, harmonious, distinctive, good body;

Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 % vol.;

Minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l.

Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum total acidity:

in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):

—

‘Liguria di Levante’ Rosato

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

colour: Light or pale pink, bright;

aroma: delicate, wine-flavoured, slightly fruity;

taste: dry, subtle, harmonious;

minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 % vol.;

minimum sugar-free extract: 17,0 g/l.

Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum total acidity:

in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):

—

‘Liguria di Levante’ Passito bianco

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

colour: intense golden yellow, bright, tending to amber;

aroma: intense, strong, distinctive, fruity and delicately reminiscent of honey;

taste: from sweet to semi-dry, harmonious, distinctive, good body, pleasant and persistent;

minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 15,0 % vol.;

minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l.

Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):

13

Minimum total acidity:

in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):

24

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):

—

‘Liguria di Levante’ Passito rosso

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

colour: intense ruby red, bright, vivid;

aroma: intense, strong, decisive, fruity and wine-flavoured;

taste: from sweet to semi-dry, harmonious, distinctive, good body, pleasant and persistent;

minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 15,0 %

minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l.

Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):

13,5

Minimum total acidity:

in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):

24

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):

—

‘Liguria di Levante’ Vermentino nero

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

colour: intense ruby red, tending to purplish red when young and to garnet with age;

aroma: intense with notes of red fruits, herbs and spices;

taste: fresh, harmonious and intense, with a pleasant, persistent after-taste, dry, occasionally with almond hints

minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 % vol.;

minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l

Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.

GENERAL ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):

—

Minimum total acidity:

in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):

—

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):

—

5.   Wine making practices

5.1.   Specific oenological practices

—

5.2.   Maximum yields:

Liguria di Levante: Bianco, Malvasia bianca lunga, Trebbiano toscano

11 000 kg of grapes per hectare

Liguria di Levante: Rosso, Canaiolo, Giliegiolo, Merlot, Pollera nera, Vermentino nero

11 000 kg of grapes per hectare

Liguria di Levante Sangiovese, Syrah, Rosato, Passito bianco, Passito rosso

11 000 kg of grapes per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

The area where the grapes used to produce wines covered by the ‘Liguria di Levante’ typical geographical indication (IGT) includes the entire territory of La Spezia province.

7.   Main wine grape variety(ies)

Canaiolo nero N. - Canaiolo

Ciliegiolo N.

Ciliegiolo N. - Morettone

Greco B. - Asprinio bianco B.

Malvasia bianca Lunga B. - Malvasia

Malvasia bianca Lunga B. - Malvoisie

Malvasia di Candia aromatica B. - Malvasia

Merlot N.

Moscato bianco B. - Moscatello

Moscato bianco B. - Moscatellone

Moscato bianco B. - Moscato

Moscato bianco B. - Muscat

Moscato bianco B. - Muskateller

Pollera nera N.

Ruzzese B.

Sangiovese N. - Sangioveto

Sauvignon B.

Syrah N. - Shiraz

Trebbiano toscano B. - Biancame B.

Trebbiano toscano B. - Procanico

Trebbiano toscano B. - Trebbiano

Trebbiano toscano B. - Ugni blanc

Vermentino B.

Vermentino B. - Favorita B.

Vermentino nero N.

8.   Description of the link(s)

Liguria di levante

Soil and climate characteristics: on the hills, loamy substrate ranging from fine to coarse in texture; on the plains and floodplains, silty or loamy fluvial deposits, stony. Aspects of relief: the altitude of the land under vines varies between 0 and 1 700 metres above sea level. Maximum rainfall in November with about 160 mm, lowest rainfall in July with an average of 27 mm. Human and historical factors that are relevant to the link: rich heritage going back to the time of the Roman Empire. The Val di Magra area is home to the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Luni, a prosperous commercial port that was used for shipping blocks of Apuan marble, wood, cheese and wine.

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

—

Link to the product specification

https://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/14016

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(1)  OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.

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 393/14)

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 2 months of the date of this publication.

APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

‘Επανομή’ (Epanomi)

PGI-GR-A0858-AM01

Date of application: 30 July 2015

1.   Rules applicable to the amendment

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

2.   Description of and reasons for the amendment

2.1.   Addition of the product category ‘white wine of overripe grapes’ of the Malagousia variety

The amendment of the PGI-GR-A0858 Epanomi technical file, product specification and single document concerns the addition of the product category ‘white wine of overripe grapes’, to be made from grapes of the Malagousia variety.

Production of white wine from overripe grapes of the local Malagousia variety started in early 2000. This is one best grape varieties grown on Greek soil. It originates in the Nafpaktia mountain area. In the Epanomi area it has been grown for more than 35 years, producing excellent results and organoleptic qualities.

Malagousia is perfectly adapted to the terroir, which offers favourable conditions for winegrowing. The climate conditions and diversity of the soils of this area, the selected variety and the vine cultivation and winemaking techniques all contribute to giving the white wine of overripe grapes its quality characteristics.

Epanomi white wine of overripe grapes has received medals in international competitions.

This amendment concerns the sections ‘Description of the wines’, ‘Oenological practices’, ‘Maximum yields’, ‘Grape varieties authorised for wine production’ and ‘Link with the geographical area’ of the single document and product specification.

2.2.   Updating the PGI Epanomi technical file

In addition to the above amendments, the product specification has been amended as follows in the context of updating technical files: (a) national provisions on the requirements and checks applicable to PDO and PGI wines have been inserted and references to repealed provisions deleted; and (b) information on the competent authorities, in particular the name of the relevant ministry and directorate, has been updated and the directorate-general added, and the name of regional plant protection and quality control bodies has been corrected.

This amendment does not affect the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name

Επανομή (Epanomi)

2.   Geographical indication type:

PGI - Protected geographical indication

3.   Categories of grapevine product

1.

Wine

16.	Wine of overripe grapes

4.   Description of the wines

Dry red wine

—	Total minimum alcoholic strength: 12,0 % vol.

—	Minimum natural alcoholic strength: 11,5 % vol.

—	Total sugar content (g/l): maximum 9,0*

Total acidity expressed as tartaric acid (g/l): maximum 7,0

Bright, deep purple colour with brick-red tints after an extended period of ageing. Aroma of ripe fresh fruit, spices, raisin and cocoa. Full-bodied with a balanced taste and soft tannins supported by the fruit and an intensely aromatic finish.

*	Where the sugar content is greater than 4 g/l, the requirements in part B of Annex III to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/33 apply.

For parameters where no specific value is given, the limits laid down in EU legislation apply.

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)	12
Minimum total acidity	3,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)	20
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)	150

Dry white wine

—	Total minimum alcoholic strength: 11,0 % vol.

—	Minimum natural alcoholic strength: 10,5 % vol.

—	Total sugar content (g/l): maximum 9,0*

—	Total acidity expressed as tartaric acid (g/l): maximum 7,5

Intense, pale yellow colour with green tints, or intense, golden yellow colour after a period of ageing. Aroma of exotic fruit, summer fruit, jasmine, citrus fruit, vanilla and honey with hints of tobacco. Complex and rich on the palate with a harmonious, balanced taste, fresh acidity and an intensely aromatic, long finish.

*	Where the sugar content is greater than 4 g/l, the requirements in part B of Annex III to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/33 apply.

For parameters where no specific value is given, the limits laid down in EU legislation apply.

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)	11
Minimum total acidity	3,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)	18
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)	200

White wine of overripe grapes

—	Total minimum alcoholic strength: 15 % vol.

—	Natural sugar content (g/l): minimum 250 g/l

—	Total acidity expressed as tartaric acid (g/l): maximum 6,5

—	Total sulphur dioxide content (mg/l): maximum 300**

Made exclusively from the Malagousia variety, this wine has a deep gold colour due to ageing in oak barrels for an extended period. Complex aromas of white-fleshed ripe fruit such as peach, pear, quince and mango and of honey. Very smooth in the mouth, combined with good acidity and a sweet undertone.

**	In accordance with the derogation in part B, point 2(c), of Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/934.

For parameters where no specific value is given, the limits laid down in EU legislation apply.

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)	15
Minimum total acidity	3.5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)	20
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)	300

5.   Winemaking practices

5.1.   Specific oenological practices

Training of the vines

Cultivation method

The vines are trained in accordance with the typical cultivation techniques used in the area.

White winemaking

Relevant restrictions on making the wine

White winemaking:

Epanomi PGI white wine

The white wines are made using modern production techniques. The temperature during alcoholic fermentation must not exceed 20 °C.

Red winemaking

Relevant restrictions on making the wine

Red winemaking:

Epanomi PGI red wine is made using the traditional red winemaking method.

White winemaking from overripe grapes

Relevant restrictions on making the wine

Epanomi PGI white wine of overripe grapes

The grapes are left to overripen on the vine, only in years where the weather conditions allow this.

The white wines are made using modern production techniques. The temperature during alcoholic fermentation must not exceed 20 °C.

5.2.   Maximum yields

Maximum yield in hectolitres of end product per hectare - red wine

88 hectolitres per hectare

Maximum yield in hectolitres of end product per hectare - white wine

82,5 hectolitres per hectare

Maximum yield in hectolitres of end product per hectare - white wine of overripe grapes

40 hectolitres per hectare

Maximum yield in kilograms of grapes per hectare - red wine

11 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare

Maximum yield in kilograms of grapes per hectare - white wine

11 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare

Maximum yield in kilograms of grapes per hectare - white wine of overripe grapes

8 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare.

6.   Demarcated area

The demarcated production area of Epanomi PGI wines comprises the locality of Epanomi in the municipality of Thermaikos, south of Thessaloniki.

7.   Main wine grape varieties

Limnio N

Αssyrtiko Β

Malagousia B

Chardonnay B

Sauvignon Blanc B

Viognier B

Xinomavro N – Xinogaltso, Popolka

Cabernet Sauvignon N

Mourvedre N

Grenache Rouge N

Merlot N

Syrah N

8.   Description of the links

8.1   Information on the geographical area – wines and wines of overripe grapes

The historical, cultural, social and economic link, and the link with the geographical environment and origin, apply to the ‘wine’ and ‘wine of overripe grapes’ categories.

A.   Historical link

The Epanomi area belongs to the region of Kalamaria, meaning ‘good side’, a name given to it by French travellers owing to the high quality of its farming products. There is evidence that wine has been made here for one and a half millennia, and its vineyards were renowned in the Byzantine era. The first reference to the settlement, under the name of Panomi (1302), is linked to the existence of vines in the region. Winegrowing appears to have continued throughout the period of Ottoman occupation. In the 1875 census 325 vineyards were recorded, increasing to 586 in the 1907 census. In 1907 there were 27 wine presses in buildings specifically for that purpose and 22 in houses of the village. There are also records of taxes paid to the local Ottoman authorities for keeping vineyards and making local wines.

B.   Cultural, social and economic link

Vines and wine have been inextricably linked to the cultural, social and economic life of the region’s inhabitants since Antiquity.

This link still exists today, with fairs and conferences being held to promote wine and as part of local cultural traditions, including the ‘wine trails’ of Epanomi.

C.   Geographical environment and origin

The Epanomi winegrowing area is located in the municipality of Thermaikos, south of Thessaloniki. It enjoys a Mediterranean climate. The average annual temperature is 16 °C and average annual rainfall is around 550 mm. In the early hours of dawn there is heavy dew-fall, which helps reduce transpiration, and a dry northerly wind draws excess moisture from the plants. The soil is made up of sandy clay and clayey loam. Its calcium carbonate content helps provide good structure and drainage, and a relatively high clay content leads to high nutrient levels. A moderate organic matter content contributes to good soil structure and drainage. The slope gradient is low to medium, which is good for drainage and helps reduce or even eliminate the risk of diseases, in particular mildew. The influence of the sea, combined with the gradient and orientation of the slopes, significantly reduces the risk of frost.

8.2   Information on products in the ‘wine’ category

Epanomi PGI white wines have an intense, pale yellow colour with green and silver tints, or an intense, golden yellow colour after a period of ageing in oak barrels. Their aromas vary according to type, grape variety and ageing. Characterised by fresh acidity, the wines are complex and rich in the mouth, due to the ideal ripening conditions for the grape varieties.

Epanomi PGI red wines have an intense, red colour with bluish tints and aromas of red fruit, spices, cocoa and raisin. They are full-bodied with a balanced taste and soft tannins thanks to the ideal climate conditions prevailing in the region, which ensure good physiological and phenolic ripeness.

8.3   Information on products in the ‘wine of overripe grapes’ category

White wines of overripe grapes have been produced since early 2000 from the Malagousia variety. This variety has been grown in the area for more than 35 years, producing excellent results. It is perfectly adapted to the terroir, which offers favourable conditions for winegrowing.

The grapes are left to overripen on the vine in years where the weather conditions allow this. The wine has a deep, golden colour due to ageing in oak barrels for an extended period and is characterised by aromas of ripe, white-fleshed fruit and honey. It has a pleasant roundness in the mouth, ideally balanced with its characteristic good acidity.

Epanomi white wines made from overripe grapes have received awards in international competitions, including the Decanter World Wine Awards, the International Wine Challenge and the International Wine & Spirits Competition.

8.4   Causal interaction for the ‘wine’ category

As set out in detail above, the unique qualities of Epanomi PGI wines are due to the region’s specific characteristics (soil, climate, influence of summer breezes) combined with the vine varieties grown and the cultivation techniques used.

The climate of Epanomi is ideal for the varieties grown there because the grapes reach the desired physiological and phenolic ripeness before the onset of heavy rains in autumn, which would harm the quality of the grapes.

The warm and dry conditions prevailing in the area, combined with the soil type, allow the grapes to ripen between mid-August and mid-September, depending on the variety. Thus, the type and organoleptic characteristics of the wines produced in the area vary due to the combination of the varieties grown and the particularly warm and dry conditions, directly reflecting the climate.

The white grape varieties are grown in the lowest parts of the vineyard to avoid water stress, which would reduce the acidity of the wines. The only exception is the Malagousia variety, which is sensitive to excess humidity and is therefore grown on the middle to higher parts of the slopes. The grapes begin to ripen towards mid-August in the case of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier, whereas the Assyrtiko and Malagousia varieties reach full ripeness in late August.

In particular, wines made from the Assyrtiko variety, which is perfectly adapted to the local environment, have pronounced acidity, high alcoholic strength, aromas of ripe, green fruit with floral notes and a slight minerality on the palate.

Wines made from the Malagousia variety, which ripens easily, have a particularly high alcoholic strength, good acidity (due to cool northerly winds) and aromas of tropical fruit, citrus fruit and jasmine.

Due to the warm ripening conditions, Chardonnay, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc wines have a tropical bouquet combined with a rich depth on the palate, good acidity and good ageing potential.

The red varieties are grown in the highest parts of the vineyard where the soil retains less water, to trigger the desired water stress and achieve optimum phenolic and physiological ripeness. Grapes grown on sandy soils produce wines with delicate aromas, whereas mainly clayey soils result in wines with a distinct phenolic character. Ripening begins towards the end of August for the red varieties Merlot and Grenache Rouge, followed by Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvedre, and finally Limnio and Xinomavro during the first half of September.

In particular, wines made from the Merlot and Grenache Rouge varieties have a high alcohol content and are soft in the mouth, with aromas of ripe fruit. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvedre wines are well-structured with an intense colour and excellent ageing qualities. Wines made from the Limnio variety are rich in volume and intense in colour with distinct aromas of red fruit, whereas Xinomavro wines have good colour intensity due to the ideal local ripening conditions for this variety, good alcoholic strength and characteristic aromas of red fruit.

8.5   Causal interaction for the ‘wine of overripe grapes’ category

Malagousia is a polyvalent variety which, depending on the cultivation and winemaking method used, may produce simple wines with aromas of muscat and lemon or wines with a more complex body and aromas of citrus fruit (citron, lemon), ripe fruit, herbs and white pepper. This largely depends on the location and aspect of the vineyard, the relief of the land and the mechanical and chemical composition of the soil.

The Malagousia variety is highly adaptable but sensitive to humidity. It is therefore planted in the highest-lying areas where there is less humidity and the grapes have good ripening conditions. Wines made from this variety are complex with distinct aromas of citrus and tropical fruit. They have good acidity due to northerly winds drawing moisture from the plants and maritime breezes lowering the temperature of the grapes during the summer months.

The slopes of mainly sandy, nutrient-poor soil mean that water is rapidly and easily drained, providing very favourable conditions for the variety, in particular during the ripening period. Otherwise, if it absorbs too much water, the thin Malagousia grape skin breaks, leading to botrytis.

Also, the selection of older plants (30 years or older) of this variety, combined with the area’s nutrient-poor soils, results in low yields that favour overripening. In highly productive years, however, green harvesting is practised to allow the grapes to ripen.

The terpenes-based muscat aromas characteristic of this variety become less intense in the case of direct exposure to the sun. The planting orientation in the production area is therefore east-west to ensure harmonious ripening and to protect the grapes from direct exposure to solar radiation, thus preventing sunburn. Also, the canopy (above 2 metres) is managed in a way that ensures better shading and protection of the grapes.

Clonal selection is also an advantage. A clone of the variety with loose grape bunches is used for planting to ensure better ventilation of the grapes, reducing the risk of botrytis.

Lastly, the variety has been found to adapt very well to the changing climate. In recent years there has been no rainfall in the region in August or September. The variety ripens better in these conditions, thus allowing wine of overripe grapes to be produced almost every year.

9.   Essential further conditions

Additional provisions relating to wine labelling

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the term:

Article 53(1), (2) and (6) of and, in particular, Annex V to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 of 17 October 2018 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards applications for protection of designations of origin, geographical indications and traditional terms in the wine sector, the objection procedure, restrictions of use, amendments to product specifications, cancellation of protection, and labelling and presentation

The term ‘βιολογικό’/‘βιο’ (organic) may be printed on the labelling of organic Epanomi PGI wines together with the product name, and must be followed by:

—	the code number of the inspection body

—	the EU logo

—	the words ‘Γεωργία ΕΕ ή και Γεωργία Ελλάδα’ (EU and/or Greek farming product).

Additional provisions relating to wine labelling

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National legislation

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Additional provisions relating to labelling

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Terms referring to specific production methods

Articles 3 and 4 of Ministerial Decision No 280557 of 9 June 2005 laying down the time of maturation, ageing and placement on the market of local wines with a Superior Quality Designation of Origin and Local Wines, as well as the terms used in labelling thereof relating to their production method or preparation methods (Government Gazette, Series II, No 818 of 15 June 2005) set out the conditions for using the following terms:

—	‘ΝΕΟΣ ΟΙΝΟΣ’ / ‘ΝΕΑΡΟΣ ΟΙΝΟΣ’ (new wine)

—	‘ΩΡΙΜΑΝΣΗ ΣΕ ΒΑΡΕΛΙ’ / ‘ΩΡΙΜΑΣΕ ΣΕ ΒΑΡΕΛΙ’ (matured in barrel)

—	‘ΠΑΛΑΙΩΜΕΝΟΣ ΣΕ ΒΑΡΕΛΙ’ / ‘ΠΑΛΑΙΩΣΗ ΣΕ ΒΑΡΕΛΙ’ (aged in barrel)

—	‘ΟΙΝΟΠΟΙΗΘΗΚΕ ΚΑΙ ΩΡΙΜΑΣΕ ΣΕ ΒΑΡΕΛΙ’ / ‘ΟΙΝΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ ΚΑΙ ΩΡΙΜΑΝΣΗ ΣΕ ΒΑΡΕΛΙ’ (fermented and matured in barrel)

—	‘ΟΙΝΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ ΣΕ ΒΑΡΕΛΙ’ / ‘ΟΙΝΟΠΟΙΗΘΗΚΕ ΣΕ ΒΑΡΕΛΙ’ (fermented in barrel).

Additional provisions relating to wine labelling

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National legislation

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Additional provisions relating to labelling

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Printing the vintage year on the labelling

Where the term ‘ΝΕΟΣ ΟΙΝΟΣ’ / ‘ΝΕΑΡΟΣ ΟΙΝΟΣ’ (new wine) is used on the labelling of wines, it is mandatory to print the vintage year, in accordance with Article 1(2) of Ministerial Decision No 280557 of 9 June 2005 laying down the time of maturation, ageing and placement on the market of local wines with a Superior Quality Designation of Origin and Local Wines, as well as the terms used in labelling thereof relating to their production method or preparation methods (Government Gazette, Series II, No 818 of 15 June 2005).

Additional provisions relating to wine labelling

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National legislation

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Additional provisions relating to labelling

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Labelling terms in accordance with national legislation

Under Ministerial Decision No 235309 of 7 February 2002, the following traditional terms may be printed on the labelling of wines bearing the protected geographical indication Epanomi PGI:

‘ΛΕΥΚΟΣ ΑΠΟ ΛΕΥΚΑ ΣΤΑΦΥΛΙΑ’ / ‘Blanc de blancs’ (white from white grapes), ‘ΛΕΥΚΟΣ ΑΠΟ ΕΡΥΘΡΑ ΣΤΑΦΥΛΙΑ’ / ‘Blanc de noir’ (white from red grapes), ‘ΛΕΥΚΟΣ ΑΠΟ ΕΡΥΘΡΩΠΑ ΣΤΑΦΥΛΙΑ’ / ‘ΛΕΥΚΟΣ ΑΠΟ ΓΚΡΙΖΑ ΣΤΑΦΥΛΙΑ’ / ‘Blanc de gris’ (white from ‘gris’ grapes), ‘ΚΟΚΚΙΝΕΛΙ’ / ‘Kokineli’ (Kokineli), ‘ΟΙΝΟΣ ΛΟΦΩΝ’ / ‘Vin de collines’ (wine from hills), ‘ΟΙΝΟΣ ΠΛΑΓΙΩΝ’ / ‘Vin de coteaux’ (wine from slopes).

Derogations

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the term:

Article 5(1)(b) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 of 17 October 2018 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards applications for protection of designations of origin, geographical indications and traditional terms in the wine sector, the objection procedure, restrictions of use, amendments to product specifications, cancellation of protection, and labelling and presentation.

Derogations

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National legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the term:

According to Article 4(c) of Joint Ministerial Decision No 392169 of 20 October 1999 laying down general rules concerning the use of the term ‘Τοπικός Οίνος’ (Local Wine) in the description of table wine (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1985 of 8 November 1999), as amended by Joint Ministerial Decision No 321813 of 29 August 2007:

‘Table wines for which the term “Local Wine” can be used with a geographical indication of a province, prefecture or winegrowing area smaller than a prefecture shall be produced in wineries operating in the prefecture or in adjacent prefectures.’

Specifically, Epanomi PGI wines may be produced in wineries located in the prefecture of Thessaloniki or in the neighbouring prefectures of Chalkidiki, Imathia, Pella, Kilkis and Serres.

Reference to publication of the specification

http://www.minagric.gr/images/stories/docs/agrotis/POP-PGE/OINOS/PGE_prodiagrafes_epanomh050517.pdf

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(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.