C89 Official Journal

Official Journal C 89 of the European Union

Volume 63 English edition Information and Notices 18 March 2020

Contents

IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2020/C 89/01 Euro exchange rates — 17 March 2020 ...... 1

V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2020/C 89/02 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9705 — EXOR/GEDI) (1) ...... 2

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2020/C 89/03 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) 2019/33 ...... 4

2020/C 89/04 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 ...... 18

2020/C 89/05 Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 ...... 26

EN (1) Text with EEA relevance.

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(Notices)

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates (1) 17 March 2020

(2020/C 89/01)

1 euro =

Currency Exchange rate Currency Exchange rate

USD US dollar 1,0982 CAD Canadian dollar 1,5512 JPY Japanese yen 117,50 HKD Hong Kong dollar 8,5274 DKK Danish krone 7,4732 NZD New Zealand dollar 1,8420 GBP Pound sterling 0,90823 SGD Singapore dollar 1,5691 KRW South Korean won 1 365,21 SEK Swedish krona 10,9593 ZAR South African rand 18,2288 CHF Swiss franc 1,0561 CNY Chinese yuan renminbi 7,7095 ISK Iceland króna 154,40 HRK Croatian kuna 7,5823 NOK Norwegian krone 11,5063 IDR Indonesian rupiah 16 681,66 BGN Bulgarian lev 1,9558 MYR Malaysian ringgit 4,7777 CZK Czech koruna 26,985 PHP Philippine peso 56,563 HUF Hungarian forint 347,04 RUB Russian rouble 82,3460 PLN Polish zloty 4,4628 THB Thai baht 35,461 RON Romanian leu 4,8418 BRL Brazilian real 5,5280 TRY Turkish lira 7,1286 MXN Mexican peso 25,0491 AUD Australian dollar 1,8287 INR Indian rupee 81,5670

(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB. C 89/2 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

(Announcements)

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9705 — EXOR/GEDI)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 89/02)

1. On 24 February 2020, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

— EXOR N.V., (‘EXOR’, the Netherlands),

— GEDI Gruppo Editoriale S.p.A (‘GEDI’, Italy).

EXOR acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of GEDI.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

— for EXOR: a holding company with investments in various sectors (car manufacturing, production of commercial vehicles used for agriculture, reinsurance and professional football),

— for GEDI: publishing, digital communication, advertisement, radio and TV.

3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

Case M.9705— EXOR/GEDI

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

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Email: [email protected]

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË C 89/4 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

OTHER ACTS

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

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) 2019/33

(2020/C 89/03)

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

COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

Anjou

Reference number: PDO-FR-A0820-AM02

Date of communication: 14 November 2019

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Geographical area

The geographical area is amended as follows:

‘a) All stages in the production process (...) take place in the geographical area encompassing the communes named below, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code of 2018:

— department of Deux-Sèvres: Argenton-l’Église, Bouillé-Loretz, Brion-près-Thouet, Louzy, Mauzé-Thouarsais, Oiron, Saint-Cyr-la-Lande, Sainte-Radegonde, Sainte-Verge, Saint-Martin-de-Mâcon, Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay, Thouars, Tourtenay, Val en Vignes (formerly in the delegated communes of Bouillé-Saint-Paul and Cersay);

— department of Maine-et-Loire: Allonnes, Angers, Antoigné, Artannes-sur-Thouet, Aubigné-sur-Layon, Beaulieu-sur-Layon, Bellevigne-en-Layon (formerly in the delegated communes of Champ-sur-Layon, Faveraye- Mâchelles, Faye-d’Anjou, Rablay-sur-Layon and Thouarcé), Blaison-Saint-Sulpice (formerly in the delegated communes of Blaison-Gohier and Saint-Sulpice), Bouchemaine, Brain-sur-Allonnes, Brézé, Brissac Loire Aubance (formerly in the delegated communes 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 (formerly in the delegated communes of Chanzeaux, La Jumellière and Valanjou), Cizay-la-Madeleine, Cléré- sur-Layon, Le Coudray-Macouard, Courchamps, Denée, Dénezé-sous-Doué, Distré, Doué-en-Anjou (formerly in the delegated communes of Brigné, Concourson-sur-Layon, Doué-la-Fontaine, Forges, Meigné, Montfort, Saint-Georges-sur-Layon and Les Verchers-sur-Layon), Épieds, Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, Les Garennes sur Loire (formerly in the delegated communes of Juigné-sur-Loire and Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets), Gennes-Val-de-Loire (formerly in the delegated communes of Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault, Gennes, Grézillé, Saint-Georges-des-Sept- Voies and Le Thoureil), Huillé, Ingrandes-Le Fresne sur Loire (formerly in the delegated commune of d’Ingrandes), Jarzé Villages (formerly in the delegated commune of Lué-en-Baugeois), Louresse-Rochemenier, Lys-Haut-Layon (formerly in the delegated communes of Cerqueux-sous-Passavant, La Fosse-de-Tigné, Nueil- sur-Layon, Tancoigné, Tigné, Trémont and Vihiers), Mauges-sur-Loire (formerly in the delegated communes of La Chapelle-Saint-Florent, Le Mesnil-en-Vallée, Montjean-sur-Loire, La Pommeraye, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil,

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Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine and Saint-Laurent-du-Mottay), Mazé-Milon (formerly in the delegated commune of Fontaine-Milon), Montilliers, Montreuil-Bellay, Montsoreau, Mozé-sur-Louet, Mûrs-Erigné, Orée d’Anjou (formerly in the delegated communes of Bouzillé, Champtoceaux, Drain, Landemont, Liré and La Varenne), Parnay, Passavant-sur-Layon, La Possonnière, Le Puy-Notre-Dame, Rochefort-sur-Loire, Rou-Marson, Saint- Cyr-en-Bourg, 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 (formerly in the delegated communes of Chavagnes, Martigné-Briand and Notre-Dame- d’Allençon), Tuffalun (formerly in the delegated communes of Ambillou-Château, Louerre and Noyant-la- Plaine), Turquant, Les Ulmes, Val-du-Layon (formerly in the delegated communes of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné and Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay), Varennes-sur-Loire, Varrains, Vaudelnay, Villevêque;

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

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

b) All stages in the production of wines eligible to bear the term “gamay” take place in the geographical area encompassing the communes named below, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code of 2018:

— department of Deux-Sèvres: Argenton-l’Église, Bouillé-Loretz, Brion-près-Thouet, Louzy, Mauzé-Thouarsais, Saint-Cyr-la-Lande, Sainte-Radegonde, Sainte-Verge, Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay, Thouars, Val en Vignes (formerly in the delegated communes of Bouillé-Saint-Paul and Cersay);

— department of Maine-et-Loire: Allonnes, Angers, Aubigné-sur-Layon, Beaulieu-sur-Layon, Bellevigne-en-Layon (formerly in the delegated communes of Champ-sur-Layon, Faveraye-Mâchelles, Faye-d’Anjou, Rablay-sur- Layon and Thouarcé), Blaison-Saint-Sulpice (formerly in the delegated communes of Blaison-Gohier and Saint- Sulpice), Bouchemaine, Brain-sur-Allonnes, Brissac Loire Aubance (formerly in the delegated communes of Alleuds, Brissac-Quincé, Charcé-Saint-Ellier-sur-Aubance, Chemellier, Coutures, Luigné, Saint-Rémy-la- Varenne, Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire and Vauchrétien), Cernusson, Chalonnes-sur-Loire, Champtocé-sur-Loire, Chaudefonds-sur-Layon, Chemillé-en-Anjou (formerly in the delegated communes of Chanzeaux, La Jumellière and Valanjou), Cléré-sur-Layon, Denée, Dénezé-sous-Doué, Doué-en-Anjou (formerly in the delegated communes of Brigné, Concourson-sur-Layon, Doué-la-Fontaine, Forges, Montfort, Saint-Georges-sur-Layon and les Verchers-sur-Layon), Les Garennes sur Loire (formerly in the delegated communes of Juigné-sur-Loire and Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets), Gennes-Val-de-Loire (formerly in the delegated communes of Chênehutte- Trèves-Cunault, Gennes, Grézillé, Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies and Le Thoureil), Huillé, Ingrandes-Le Fresne sur Loire (formerly in the delegated commune of Ingrandes), Jarzé Villages (formerly in the delegated commune of Lué-en-Baugeois), Louresse-Rochemenier, Lys-Haut-Layon (formerly in the delegated communes of Cerqueux-sous-Passavant, La Fosse-de-Tigné, Nueil-sur-Layon, Tancoigné, Tigné, Trémont and Vihiers), Mauges-sur-Loire (formerly in the delegated communes 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 (formerly in the delegated communes of Fontaine-Milon), Montilliers, Mozé-sur-Louet, Mûrs-Erigné, Orée d’Anjou (formerly in the delegated communes of Bouzillé, Champtoceaux, Drain, Landemont, Liré and La Varenne), Passavant-sur-Layon, La Possonnière, Rochefort-sur-Loire, Sainte-Gemmes- sur-Loire, Saint-Georges-sur-Loire, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Macaire-du-Bois, Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance, Savennières, Soulaines-sur-Aubance, Terranjou (formerly in the delegated communes of Chavagnes, Martigné- Briand and Notre-Dame-d’Allençon), Tuffalun (formerly in the delegated communes of Ambillou-Château, Louerre and Noyant-la-Plaine), Val-du-Layon (formerly in the delegated communes of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné and Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay), Varennes-sur-Loire, Villevêque;

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

Amended wording: the new list of administrative bodies takes into account any mergers or other changes in administrative boundaries that have occurred since the approval of the specification. For greater legal certainty, the list follows the current version of the Official Geographic Code, updated annually by INSEE (the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies). The boundaries of the geographical area remain exactly the same.

Finally, for the purposes of better public information, attention is drawn to the maps of the geographical area available on the INAO website.

Point 6 of the single document, on the geographical area, has been amended accordingly. C 89/6 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

2. Demarcated parcel area

In point IV(2) of Chapter 1 of the product specification, the words ‘and 19 January 2017’ are added after ‘5 September 2007’.

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 protected designation of origin.

In point IV(2) of Chapter 1 of the product specification, the words ‘4 September 1996’ are replaced by ‘4 and 5 September 1996’.

This amendment corrects the date of the national procedure during which the demarcated parcel area was approved. The single document is not affected by this amendment.

3. Area in immediate proximity In point IV(3) of Chapter 1, the list of communes is replaced by: — department of Indre-et-Loire: Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil;

— department of Loire-Atlantique: Ancenis, Le Loroux-Bottereau, Le Pallet, La Remaudière, Vair-sur-Loire (formerly in the delegated commune of Anetz), Vallet;

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

As regards the ‘gamay’ designation, the list of communes is replaced by: — department of Deux-Sèvres: Saint-Martin-de-Mâcon, Tourtenay; — department of Indre-et-Loire: Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil;

— department of Loire-Atlantique: Ancenis, Le Loroux-Bottereau, Le Pallet, La Remaudière, Vair-sur-Loire (formerly in the delegated commune of Anetz), Vallet;

— department of Maine-et-Loire: Antoigné, Artannes-sur-Thouet, Brézé, Brossay, Chacé, Cizay-la-Madeleine, Le Coudray-Macouard, Courchamps, Distré, Doué-en-Anjou (formerly in the delegated commune of Meigné), Épieds, Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, Montreuil-Bellay, Montsoreau, Orée d’Anjou (formerly in the delegated commune of Saint- Laurent-des-Autels), Parnay, Le Puy-Notre-Dame, Rou-Marson, Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg, Saint-Just-sur-Dive, Saint- Martin-du-Fouilloux, Saumur, Souzay-Champigny, Turquant, Les Ulmes, Varrains, Vaudelnay; — department of Vienne: Berrie, Curçay-sur-Dive, Glénouze, Pouançay, Ranton, Saint-Léger-de-Montbrillais, Saix, Ternay, Les Trois-Moutiers. This amendment takes into account the various mergers of communes that have occurred since the last version of the specification. The boundary of the area in immediate proximity remains entirely unchanged. Point 9 of the single document, on essential further conditions, has been amended accordingly.

4. Agri-environmental provision The following has been added to point VI(2) of Chapter 1: ‘Managed vegetation cover, either natural or planted, is compulsory between rows. In the absence of vegetation cover, operators must tend the soil to ensure that naturally occurring vegetation is managed. Otherwise, operators must justify the use of bio-control products approved by the wine-growing authorities. Where bio-control herbicides are used on a land parcel, use of other herbicides is not permitted. ’

This amendment reflects current developments in practice among operators to promote conservation agriculture throughout the vineyards of Anjou. It takes into account growing environmental concern as part of technical procedures. By encouraging the existence of vegetation cover, or mechanised weeding, or even use of bio-control products, the amendment aims to reduce the use of chemical herbicides. The reduction in herbicides will certainly strengthen the defences of wine-growing soils and preserve their natural properties such as fertility, bio-diversity and self-cleaning. This will contribute to the quality and authenticity of the wines and strengthen the sense of terroir.

The single document is not affected by this amendment. 18.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Uni on C 89/7

5. Harvest proclamation

Under point VII(1) of Chapter 1, the following sentence is deleted: ‘The start date of the harvests is set in accordance with Article D. 645-6 of the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code’.

It is no longer necessary to set a start date for harvests as operators now have a large selection of tools at their disposal to enable them to gauge the ripeness of the grapes with the greatest possible accuracy. All operators have access to a number of individual and collective machines and equipment that enable them to accurately determine the ideal start date for harvesting each parcel based on production objectives.

The single document is not affected by this amendment.

6. Sugar content

Under point IX(1)(c) of Chapter 1, the words ‘after fermentation’ are added after ‘The wines have’.

This amendment was made to avoid any confusion with the sugar content before fermentation, as it is important to specify that this content must be verified after fermentation.

Point 4 of the single document has been amended accordingly.

7. Amendment of oenological practices

Under point IX(1)(d) of Chapter 1 of the specification, the words ‘for white and rosé wines’ are added before ‘the use of wood chips is prohibited’. Furthermore, the words ‘for red wines, the use of wood chips is prohibited except during wine-making’ are added. The purpose of this amendment is to remove the ban on adding oak chips during the production of red wines. In doing so, producers wish to reinforce the distinctiveness of wines of this designation of origin as fruity, smooth wines that are ready to be drunk from an early age. Tannins from wood are used during the wine-making process, which enhances the fruitiness and develops the structure of the wines by giving them roundness and a good length on the palate, while keeping the colour stable in the case of aged wines. Wood chips may only be used during the wine-making stage. Use of wood chips remains prohibited when ageing the wines.

Point 5 of the single document has been amended accordingly.

8. Fermenting room capacity

Under point IX(1)(e) of Chapter 1, the sentence: ‘All operators have a fermenting room capacity for producing wine equal to at least 1,4 times the holding’s average yield over the past five years.’ is replaced by: ‘All operators have a fermenting room capacity for producing wine equal to at least 1,4 times the average volume of wine produced over the past five years. ’

The specification previously did not mention volume capacity, usually expressed in hectolitres or cubic metres. Instead, it referred to yield, that is harvest volume divided by surface area, expressed in hectolitres per hectare, for example. The proposed amendment rectifies this incongruity concerning measurements without making any substantial changes (the minimum is still set at 1,4 times the average volume of wine produced by a holding over the previous years).

The single document is not affected by this amendment.

9. Circulation of wines

Point IX(5)(b) of Chapter 1, on the date of entry into circulation of the wines between authorised warehouses, has been deleted.

The single document is not affected by this amendment.

10. Link with the geographical area

The link has been revised in order to update the number of communes involved (for example, in the department of Maine-et-Loire, 70 instead of 126).

Point 6 of the single document has been amended accordingly. C 89/8 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

11. Transitional measure The expired transitional measures have been deleted. The following has been inserted under point XI of Chapter 1: ‘The provisions relating to the requirement for managed plant cover, either natural or planted, between rows, or, in the absence of such plant cover, provisions relating to the requirement for operators to work the soil or use bio-control products to ensure that naturally occurring plant growth is managed, do not apply to vineyard parcels already in existence at the time of accreditation of this specification and in which the spacing between rows is less than or equal to 1,7 metres. ’ The transitional measure avoids the need to penalise existing vineyards currently using a training method not adapted to the agri-environmental provisions. In densely planted vineyards, where the spacing between rows is less than or equal to 1,7 metres, maintaining permanent grass cover or attempting to work the soil could, in effect, cause technical problems with machinery, materials or tools, for example. In low-growing vines, grass cover actually increases the risk of spring frosts. Furthermore, the presence of vegetation cover significantly increases the pressure on the water supply to the vines in the more densely-planted vineyards. Nevertheless, any vines planted after the specification has been approved will have to comply fully with the new agri-environmental provisions, regardless of planting density and spacing between rows. The single document is not affected by this amendment.

12. Record keeping Under point II(3) of Chapter 2, the word ‘potential’ has been replaced by ‘natural’. In order to ensure consistency in the drafting method across all specifications from the Anjou Saumur area, the words ‘natural alcoholic strength by volume’ replace the words ‘potential strength’ or ‘degree’. These amendments improve the readability of the specifications. The harmonisation of the record-keeping provisions is intended to make it easier to draw up inspection plans and check records. The single document is not affected by this amendment.

13. Main points to be checked Chapter 3 has been updated to harmonise the drafting of the main points to be checked in specifications from the Anjou Saumur area. The single document is not affected by this amendment.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name of the product Anjou

2. Geographical indication type PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine products 1. Wine 5. Quality sparkling wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

Still white wines The wines have: — a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 11 %; — a fermentable sugar content after fermentation of less than or equal to 3 g/l, which may be increased to a maximum of 8 g/l if the total acidity expressed as grams of tartaric acid per litre is not more than 2 g/l below the fermentable sugar content. After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 12,5 %. The total volatile acidity, total acidity and total sulphur dioxide contents are those laid down by EU legislation. 18.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Uni on C 89/9

The still white wines are generally dry. However, they may at times contain fermentable sugars and be classed as ‘demi- sec’ (medium-dry), ‘moelleux’ (medium-sweet) or ‘doux’ (sweet). Their aromatic character is generally intense, with floral aromas (hawthorn, lilac, lime tree, verbena, camomile, etc.) and fruitier notes (citrus, plum, pear, dried fruit, etc.). They have an ample, full-bodied taste, leaving a feeling of freshness and delicacy in the mouth.

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 9,5 Minimum total acidity Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

Still red wines The wines have: — a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10,5 %; — a fermentable sugar content after fermentation of less than or equal to 3 g/l; — in the case of wines eligible to bear the term ‘gamay’ followed by the words ‘primeur’ or ‘nouveau’, a fermentable sugar content after fermentation of less than or equal to 2 g/l. The red wines must undergo malo-lactic fermentation. Red wines ready to be marketed in bulk or at the packaging stage have a malic acid content that does not exceed 0,4 g/l. After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 12,5 %. The total volatile acidity, total acidity and total sulphur dioxide contents are those laid down by EU legislation. However, any unpackaged wine eligible to bear the term ‘primeur’ or ‘nouveau’ must have a volatile acidity less than or equal to 10,2 milliequivalents per litre. Red wines are aged at least until 15 January of the year following that of the harvest. The still red wines have a good tannic structure. Their aromas are relatively intense, with notes of red fruits. They have structure, but lightness must predominate. They are fresh wines which must be drunk during the first three years after the grape harvest.

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)

Sparkling wines The sparkling wines are white or rosé. Basic wine intended for the production of white or rosé sparkling wine must have a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 10,5 %. Basic wine intended for the production of sparkling wine that has not been enriched must have an actual alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 12 %. After fermentation, basic wine that has not been enriched must have a fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) not exceeding 24 grams per litre. After fermentation, basic wine that has been enriched must have a fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) not exceeding 5 grams per litre. C 89/10 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

Basic wine intended for the production of sparkling white and rosé wine that has been enriched must have a total alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 11,6 %. After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume after secondary fermentation and before the addition of the expedition liqueur, must not exceed 13 %. The total volatile acidity, total acidity and total sulphur dioxide contents are those laid down by EU legislation. The sparkling wines are white or rosé. They are characterised by the finesse found not only in their effervescence but also in their aromatic character and structure in the mouth.

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

a. Essential oenological practices

Planting density - Spacing Cultivation method The minimum vine planting density is 4 000 plants per hectare. The spacing between the rows of these vines must not exceed 2,5 metres, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 1 metre. The controlled designation of origin may be used for the harvests of vineyard parcels with a density of fewer than 4 000 — but at least 3 300 — vines per hectare, subject to compliance with certain vine-training and foliage height rules laid down in the product 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.

Rules on vine pruning and training Cultivation method The vines are pruned by 30 April at the latest using the rod and spur system in accordance with the detailed rules laid down in the specification. These rules specify for each variety the maximum number of buds per plant and the maximum number of buds on the cane. The height of the foliage when trellised is at least 0,6 times the spacing between the rows. The trellised 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 highest 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 metres; there are four levels of trellising wires; the minimum height of the highest wire is 1,85 metres above the ground.

Irrigation Cultivation method Irrigation is prohibited.

Enrichment Specific oenological practice Subtractive enrichment methods are permitted for the red wines with the maximum partial concentration rate set at 10 % in relation to the volumes used. After enrichment, still wines must have a total alcoholic strength by volume not exceeding 12,5 %. 18.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 89/11

Basic wine intended for the production of sparkling white and rosé wine that has been enriched must have a fermentable sugar content of ≤ 5 g/l and a total alcoholic strength by volume of ≤ 11,6 %.

Use of wood chips

Specific oenological practice

For white and rosé wines, the use of wood chips is forbidden.

For red wines, the use of wood chips is forbidden except during the production process.

Basic wine intended for the production of sparkling rosé wine may be made from maceration or bleeding/draining.

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.

Wine-making restriction

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

b. Maximum yields

Still white wines

65 hectolitres per hectare

Still red wines

65 hectolitres per hectare

White and rosé sparkling wines

76 hectolitres per hectare

Bearing the term ‘gamay’

72 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

a) All stages in the production of wines eligible to bear the controlled designation of origin ‘Anjou’ take place in the geographical area encompassing the communes named below, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code of 2018:

— department of Maine-et-Loire: Allonnes, Angers, Antoigné, Artannes-sur-Thouet, Aubigné-sur-Layon, Beaulieu- sur-Layon, Bellevigne-en-Layon (formerly in the delegated communes of Champ-sur-Layon, Faveraye-Mâchelles, Faye-d’Anjou, Rablay-sur-Layon and Thouarcé), Blaison-Saint-Sulpice (formerly in the delegated communes of Blaison-Gohier and Saint-Sulpice), Bouchemaine, Brain-sur-Allonnes, Brézé, Brissac Loire Aubance (formerly in the delegated communes 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 (formerly in the delegated communes of Chanzeaux, La Jumellière and Valanjou), Cizay-la-Madeleine, Cléré-sur-Layon, Le Coudray-Macouard, Courchamps, Denée, Dénezé-sous-Doué, Distré, Doué-en-Anjou (formerly in the delegated communes of Brigné, Concourson-sur-Layon, Doué-la-Fontaine, Forges, Meigné, Montfort, Saint-Georges-sur- Layon and Les Verchers-sur-Layon), Épieds, Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, Les Garennes sur Loire (formerly in the delegated communes of Juigné-sur-Loire and Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets), Gennes-Val-de-Loire (formerly in the delegated communes of Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault, Gennes, Grézillé, Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies and Le Thoureil), Huillé, Ingrandes-Le Fresne sur Loire (formerly in the delegated commune of d’Ingrandes), Jarzé Villages (formerly in the delegated commune of Lué-en-Baugeois), Louresse-Rochemenier, Lys-Haut-Layon (formerly in the delegated communes of Cerqueux-sous-Passavant, La Fosse-de-Tigné, Nueil-sur-Layon, C 89/12 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

Tancoigné, Tigné, Trémont and Vihiers), Mauges-sur-Loire (formerly in the delegated communes 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 (formerly in the delegated commune of Fontaine-Milon), Montilliers, Montreuil-Bellay, Montsoreau, Mozé-sur-Louet, Mûrs-Erigné, Orée d’Anjou (formerly in the delegated communes of Bouzillé, Champtoceaux, Drain, Landemont, Liré and La Varenne), Parnay, Passavant- sur-Layon, La Possonnière, Le Puy-Notre-Dame, Rochefort-sur-Loire, Rou-Marson, Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg, 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 (formerly in the delegated communes of Chavagnes, Martigné-Briand and Notre-Dame-d’Allençon), Tuffalun (formerly in the delegated communes of Ambillou-Château, Louerre and Noyant-la-Plaine), Turquant, Les Ulmes, Val-du-Layon (formerly in the delegated communes of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné and Saint-Lambert-du- Lattay), Varennes-sur-Loire, Varrains, Vaudelnay, Villevêque;

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

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

b) All stages in the production of wines eligible to bear the term ‘gamay’ take place in the geographical area encompassing the communes named below, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code of 2018:

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

7. Main grape varieties

Gamay N

Chenin B

Grolleau Gris G 18.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 89/13

Grolleau N

Cabernet Franc N

Cabernet-Sauvignon N

Pineau d’Aunis N

8. Description of the link(s)

1. Information on the geographical area

Still wines

a) Description of the natural factors relevant to the link

The geographical area spans two major geological formations where vineyards occupy most of the river catchment areas and some plateaux: in the west, the Precambrian and Paleozoic outcrops attached to the Armorican Massif; in the east, the Mesozoic and Cenozoic substratum of the Paris basin which has covered the ancient base 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 2018 the geographical area essentially covers the southern half of the department of Maine-et-Loire (70 communes) and the northern fringes of the departments of Deux-Sèvres (14 communes) and Vienne (9 communes). Some pockets still exist in the north of the department of Maine-et-Loire, harking back to a time when there were vineyards across the entire department.

The soil found in the parcels demarcated for the grape harvest is derived from different geological formations. Although the soil varies significantly, it is generally poor with limited water reserves. Moreover, it has good thermal properties.

The geographical area benefits from a temperate oceanic climate with temperature ranges that do not vary significantly, on the one hand because of the relative proximity of the Atlantic Ocean and on the other, because of the role that the Loire and its tributaries play in temperature regulation. The fact that the vines are planted on hills is also a factor. The expression ‘douceur angevine’ (clement Anjou weather) is used, best describing the winter, long spring and autumn, with frequent hot spells in summer. The north-west/south- east facing slopes protect the vines from the westerly winds that often have a high moisture content. Therefore the geographical area has limited irrigation and benefits from a foehn effect, sheltered from maritime mists by the higher slopes of Choletais and Mauges. 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 A.D. It is excellent vine-growing country, as evidenced by these lines from a poem by Apollonius (sixth century): ‘Not far from Brittany is a town located on a rock with extensive plantations devoted to 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. It became particularly renowned from the 7th and 8th century onwards. Thanks to the influence of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, wine from Anjou made its way to the most splendid 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 War 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. C 89/14 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

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 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 to 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 these changes was based on the experience gained by producers in managing these crops. 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

Still wines

The still wines produced which are eligible to bear the controlled designation of origin ‘Anjou’ are white, rosé and red wines.

The white wines are generally dry. However, they may at times contain fermentable sugars and be classed as ‘demi- sec’ (medium-dry), ‘moelleux’ (medium-sweet) or ‘doux’ (sweet). Their aromatic character is generally intense, with floral aromas (hawthorn, lilac, lime tree, verbena, camomile, etc.) and fruitier notes (citrus, plum, pear, dried fruit, etc.). They have an ample, full-bodied taste, leaving a feeling of freshness and delicacy in the mouth.

The rosé wines sold under the controlled designations of origin ‘Cabernet d’Anjou’ and ‘Rosé d’Anjou’ contain fermentable sugars and varying levels of sweetness. Their aromatic character is intense, each expressing the particular characteristics of their grape varieties. Fruit is nevertheless always present is some form (peach, strawberries, citrus, etc.). In the mouth, the wines offer a sophisticated balance of freshness and roundness. Their aroma is long and intense, in particular in rosé wines sold under the controlled designation of origin ‘Cabernet d’Anjou’.

The red wines have a good tannic structure. Their aromas are relatively intense, with notes of red fruits. They have structure, but lightness must predominate. They are fresh wines which must be drunk during the first three years after the grape harvest.

Wines eligible to bear the term ‘gamay’ are fresh, vibrant and lively. They develop aromatic characteristics which are fruity for the most part. They are generally best drunk when young.

3. Causal interactions

Still wines

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 have enabled producers to find optimal conditions for each of the vine varieties growing there. Winegrowers observe and analyse the behaviour of their vines in order to determine the right location for the vineyards. Whilst the Anjou vineyards enable the Chenin B variety to express its main characteristics in dry white wines, the sunny and south-facing hillsides enable it to show the complexity of a more aged wine. Furthermore, if the weather conditions towards the end of the season are beneficial, the Chenin B variety can produce ‘moelleux’ (medium-sweet) or ‘doux’ (sweet) wines.

Whereas the Grolleau N, Grolleau Gris G and Pineau d’Aunis N varieties have come to occupy the hills and sandy/gravel flats where they are used to produce fruity rosé wines, the Cabernet Franc N and Cabernet- Sauvignon N varieties tend to prefer shallow or brown soils with a regulated water supply where they are used to produce full-bodied rosé wines with a lasting aroma or red wines with a slight rustic character refined during a brief period of ageing, as provided for in the specification.

Finally, the Gamay N variety prefers soils which have developed on Precambrian rocks in the heart of ‘Anjou noir’, with the exception of any of the ‘Anjou blanc’ area, as can be seen from the geographical unit within the geographical area which is defined in greater detail in the specification in respect of red wines eligible to bear the term ‘gamay’. 18.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 89/15

The know-how of producers, acquired from experience handed down over generations, can also be seen in their choice of technical model and grape variety combinations which depend on the production aim and vintage. The wide range of wines produced is an asset in conquering different markets. The wines are enjoyed not only in France, in particular by the inhabitants of the city of Angers and its surroundings, in Brittany and in Normandy, but also abroad. Indeed, wines sold under the controlled designations of origin ‘Anjou’, ‘Cabernet d’Anjou’ and ‘Rosé d’Anjou’ make no small contribution to the position held by ‘Val de Loire’ as the seventh largest exporting region of France.

Sparkling wines

The production of sparkling wine draws on the historical production of still white wines. In the 15th century, producers noticed that wines which had been bottled in winter and which would ferment for a second time when the warm weather first returned, would have a fizziness whilst maintaining their sophisticated aromas. Firstly ‘fizzy’, the development of sparkling wines was encouraged at the beginning of the 19th century when producers came to master the second bottle-fermentation process using either fermentable sugars from partially-fermented must or by adding tirage liqueur. It was possible to take advantage of the large cellars dug into the chalky marl where the wines could be conserved and aged at a constant low temperature. The sparkling wines are characterised by the finesse found not only in their effervescence but also in their aromatic character and structure in the mouth. Sparkling wine production has the same background. Producers noticed that wines which had been packaged and stored in cellars could undergo further fermentation once winter was over. Empirical understanding of this ‘second spontaneous fermentation’ firstly led to the production of ‘fizzy’ wines, using in particular the Chenin B variety which, as a late variety, had characteristics, a freshness and subtle aromas which made it particularly well suited to sparkling wine production. Its well-suited properties were taken full advantage of as from the beginning of the 19th century, guided in particular by Jean-Baptiste Ackerman, whereby ‘second bottle fermentation’ in the production of sparkling wines came to be mastered. Particular attention is paid to the wine harvest. The harvest ensures optimal ripeness and a good balance between sugar and acidity which is vital for guaranteeing freshness, good secondary fermentation and ageing potential. Furthermore, the underground cellars located, in particular, in the heart of ‘Anjou blanc’ are an asset in the production of these wines which require large storage and handling spaces under ideal light, humidity and temperature conditions. This strict method and technical model are applied to black grape varieties so that the sparkling rosé wines can be produced more in secret. Using experience gained over more than a century, the winemakers have now perfectly mastered the production of these sparkling wines. By ageing the wines on lees for at least nine months, this helps them to develop in complexity.

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

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 wine-making and production processes of wines eligible to bear the controlled designations of origin ‘Cabernet d’Anjou’ and ‘Rosé d’Anjou’, the wine-making, production and ageing processes of wines eligible to bear the controlled designation of origin ‘Anjou’, the winemaking, production, ageing and packaging of sparkling wines eligible to bear the controlled designation of origin ‘Anjou’ comprises the following communes, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code of 2018: — department of Indre-et-Loire: Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil; — department of Loire-Atlantique: Ancenis, Le Loroux-Bottereau, Le Pallet, La Remaudière, Vair-sur-Loire (formerly in the delegated commune of Anetz), Vallet; — department of Maine-et-Loire: Orée d’Anjou (formerly in the delegated commune of Saint-Laurent-des-Autels), Saint-Martin-du-Fouilloux. C 89/16 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

Area in immediate proximity for use of the term ‘gamay’ 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 wine-making and production processes of wines eligible to bear the term ‘gamay’ comprises the following communes, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code of 2018: — department of Deux-Sèvres: Saint-Martin-de-Mâcon, Tourtenay; — department of Indre-et-Loire: Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil; — department of Loire-Atlantique: Ancenis, Le Loroux-Bottereau, Le Pallet, La Remaudière, Vair-sur-Loire (formerly in the delegated commune of Anetz), Vallet; — department of Maine-et-Loire: Antoigné, Artannes-sur-Thouet, Brézé, Brossay, Chacé, Cizay-la-Madeleine, Le Coudray-Macouard, Courchamps, Distré, Doué-en-Anjou (formerly in the delegated commune of Meigné), Épieds, Fontevraud-l’Abbaye, Montreuil-Bellay, Montsoreau, Orée d’Anjou (formerly in the delegated commune of Saint- Laurent-des-Autels), Parnay, Le Puy-Notre-Dame, Rou-Marson, Saint-Cyr-en-Bourg, Saint-Just-sur-Dive, Saint- Martin-du-Fouilloux, Saumur, Souzay-Champigny, Turquant, Les Ulmes, Varrains, Vaudelnay; — department of Vienne: Berrie, Curçay-sur-Dive, Glénouze, Pouançay, Ranton, Saint-Léger-de-Montbrillais, Saix, Ternay, Les Trois-Moutiers.

Packaging Legal framework: National legislation Type of further condition: Packaging in the demarcated area Description of the condition: The sparkling wines are made exclusively by secondary bottle fermentation. They may not be kept on lees in bottles for less than nine months. The sparkling wines are made and marketed in bottles in which secondary fermentation takes place, with the exception of wines sold in bottles of less than or equal to 37,5 centilitres or greater than 150 centilitres.

Labelling Legal framework: National legislation Type of further condition: Additional provisions relating to labelling Description of the condition: Under EU rules, the size of the letters of optional terms may be regulated by the Member States. 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 name ‘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. 18.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 89/17

Bearing the term ‘gamay’ Legal framework: National legislation Type of further condition: Additional provisions relating to labelling Description of the condition: The term ‘gamay’ is added after the name of the controlled designation of origin for wines meeting the special conditions applying to this term as set out in the specification. The term ‘gamay’ must feature on the labelling after the name of the controlled designation of origin, in letters of the same colour and not exceeding – either in height or width – two-thirds of the size of the letters forming the name of the controlled designation of origin. The term ‘gamay’ may be followed by the terms ‘primeur’ or ‘nouveau’ for wines meeting the special conditions applying to these terms as set out in the specification. Wines eligible to bear the term ‘primeur’ or ‘nouveau’ must also state the vintage.

Still white wines Legal framework: National legislation Type of further condition: Additional provisions relating to labelling Description of the condition: Still white wines must be described with the terms ‘demi-sec’ (medium-dry), ‘moelleux’ (medium-sweet) or ‘doux’ (sweet) in all commercial documents, shipping documents and on labels according to the fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) of the wine, as defined by EU legislation. These particulars are included on the labels in the same field of vision as the name of the protected designation of origin.

Smaller geographical unit Legal framework: National legislation Type of further condition: Additional provisions relating to labelling Description of the condition: Wines eligible for the controlled designation of origin may specify a smaller geographical unit on their labels, provided that it is a place name listed in the land register and that 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-c7cad5d3-da9f-4088-aebd-c22f0626c5c3 C 89/18 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

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

(2020/C 89/04)

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

COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Gros Plant du Pays nantais’

Reference number: PDO-FR-A0275-AM01

Date of communication: 24 December 2019

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Geographical area

Editorial changes: the new list of administrative entities takes account of mergers of or other changes to administrative divisions since the specification was approved. For greater legal certainty, the list is based on the current version of the Official Geographical Code, updated yearly by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE).

Finally, for the purposes of better public information, attention is drawn to the maps of the geographical area available on the INAO website.

Furthermore, as a result of a revision of the geographical area:

— three municipalities (La Boissière-du-Doré, Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine and Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay) have been added as their winemaking practices and vineyards are in line with the requirements for the registered designation of origin;

— 14 municipalities (Saint-Rémy-en-Mauges, Le Marillais, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Saint-Germain-sur-Moine, Le Pellerin, Rouans, Vue, Machecoul, Saint-Etienne-de-Mer-Morte, Saint-Même-le-Tenu, Pornic, Cheix-en-Retz, Touvois and Bouguenais) have been removed following work to restrict the winegrowing area to vineyards where quality winegrowing has been maintained.

The single document has been amended accordingly with respect to the demarcated geographical area.

2. Demarcated parcel area

The demarcated parcel area has been amended as follows:

— the word ‘demarcated’ has been replaced by ‘of production’;

— the dates 3 May 2017 and 15 November 2018 have been added;

— the provisions on parcel identification have been deleted.

The amendment is the result of a parcel demarcation procedure having replaced the parcel identification procedure.

The single document is not affected by this amendment.

3. Area in immediate proximity

In point (IV)(3) of Chapter I, the list of municipalities has been replaced as follows:

— Department of Loire-Atlantique: Boussay, Chaumes-en-Retz (delegated municipality of Arthon-en-Retz only), Couffé, Ligné, Loireauxence (delegated municipality of Varades only), La Marne, Mésanger, Paulx, Rezé.

(1) OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2. 18.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 89/19

— Department of Maine-et-Loire: Beaupréau-en-Mauges (delegated municipality of Gesté only), Montrevault-sur-Èvre (delegated municipalities of La Boissière-sur-Evre, Le Fuilet and Le Puiset-Doré only). The amendment takes into account that some municipalities have been included in the geographical area and that certain municipalities have merged. The single document has been amended accordingly with respect to further conditions.

4. Planting density Under the point on planting density, — the figure 6 500 has been replaced by 6 500; — the figure 1,5 has been replaced by 2,2; — the words ‘at least 1 metre’ have been replaced by ‘between 0,9 metres and 1,1 metres’. This amendment takes account of developments in winemaking equipment and practices. The spacing between rows is increased to encourage the use of agri-ecological practices such as inter-row grassing and tillage and the use of recovery sprayers for plant health treatments, all of which involve standard winegrowing equipment designed for a spacing between rows of 2 metres. This approach is in line with the yield and quality levels sought for the type of wine covered by this PDO (fresh, light and acidic). The single document has been amended accordingly with respect to winemaking practices.

5. Vineyard layout Under the point on trellising rules it has been specified that the height of the foliage must be at least: — 0,6 times the spacing between rows when the planting distance is 1,5 m or less; — 0,65 times the spacing between rows when the planting distance is more than 1,5 m. The height of the foliage is measured from the lowest point of the foliage, set at a minimum of 0,3 m above the ground, to the highest point of the canopy. The amendment is linked to the changes in planting density and allows the leaf-to-fruit (SECV/PR) ratio to remain constant. The single document is not affected by this amendment.

6. Heat treatment The ban on subjecting the wine to heat treatment at temperatures of more than 40 °C has been removed. This amendment is intended to allow operators to use all the technical means available to manage the effects of difficult years that typically cause sensory alterations such as an earthy-musty taste. The technique of heating the must, known as ‘thermovinification’, has proved to be much less damaging in terms of producing wines lacking in structure and body than using mesoporous oenological carbon. The single document has been amended accordingly with respect to specific oenological practices.

7. Packaging The end of the bottling period for wines bearing the indication ‘sur lie’ (‘aged on the lees’) is extended from 30 November to 31 December. Extending the bottling period by a month makes it possible to optimise the period during which the wines can be marketed, without this affecting the freshness associated with wines bearing this indication. The single document has been amended accordingly with respect to further conditions.

8. Circulation of wines Point IX(5)(b) of Chapter 1 concerning the date from which the wines can be circulated between authorised warehouses has been deleted. The single document is not affected by this amendment. C 89/20 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

9. Link with the geographical area

The link has been revised to update the number of municipalities concerned (69 instead of 92). It has been specified that the planting density is medium to high.

The reference to the seaside resort of Pornic has been deleted, and the name of the municipality of Bourgneuf has been corrected (by deleting the words ‘en Retz’).

The single document, Link with the geographical area, has been amended accordingly.

10. Transitional measure

— The first paragraph has been replaced as follows:

‘Provided they comply with the other provisions of this specification, vine parcels that are not part of the demarcated parcel area of the registered designation of origin, identified by their cadastral reference and surface area, have the right to use the designation for their harvest until the parcels are grubbed up, and at the latest:

— until the 2021 harvest inclusive for municipalities whose demarcated parcel area was approved by the National Institute of Origin and Quality at the meetings of the relevant national committee of 21 May 1996 and 25 May 2000;

— until the 2031 harvest inclusive for municipalities whose demarcated parcel area was approved by the National Institute of Origin and Quality at the meeting of the relevant national committee on 3 May 2017.’

The purpose of this amendment is to adapt the winegrowing area in stages.

The transitional measure regarding vineyard layout has been deleted.

The transitional measure regarding vine varieties has been amended by replacing the words ‘on the date of approval of the specification’ with the date of 16 November 2011.

The single document is not affected by these amendments.

11. Labelling rule

In Section XII a new point has been added as follows: ‘(c) Wines bearing the registered designation of origin may specify a smaller geographical unit on their labels, provided that:

— it is a registered place name;

— it appears on the harvest declaration.

The place name must be printed in letters no larger, in height, width or thickness, than half the size of the letters forming the name of the registered designation of origin. It must appear in the same visual field as the name of the designation.’

The single document has been amended accordingly with respect to further conditions.

12. Reporting requirements

The time limit for submitting a claim statement has changed from 15 to 31 December.

Editorial changes have also been made in points I(2) and II(2) of Chapter II.

The single document is not affected by this amendment.

13. Main points to be checked

Chapter III has been updated to harmonise the wording of the main points to be checked in specifications from the Nantes area.

The single document is not affected by this amendment. 18.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 89/21

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name of the product Gros Plant du Pays nantais

2. Geographical indication type PDO - Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine product 1. Wine

4. Description of the wine(s) The wines in question are still, dry white wines. The wines have: — a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 9 %; — a maximum fermentable sugar (glucose and fructose) content of 4 grams per litre; — a maximum volatile acid content of 10 milliequivalents per litre; — a maximum total alcoholic strength by volume after enrichment of 11 %. The total acidity content, the total sulphur dioxide content and the total actual alcoholic strength comply with the thresholds laid down in EU legislation. The wines in question are still, dry white wines. They have a very pale yellow colour, sometimes with green tints in the young wines. They have a balanced acidic taste dominated by freshness and lightness. On the nose they develop subtle, mainly fruity or floral aromas, often accompanied by an iodine scent.

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 content (in milligrams per litre)

5. Winemaking practices

a. Essential oenological practices

Cultivation method The minimum vine planting density is 6 500 plants per hectare. The distance between rows is 2,2 metres or less, and the spacing between plants in the same row is between 0,9 metres and 1,1 metres. The vines are pruned with a maximum of 14 count buds per plant, by way of: — short pruning (Cordon de Royat, Gobelet or fan pruning); or — single Guyot pruning. C 89/22 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

Pruning is carried out before the budding stage, or stage 5 on the Eichhorn and Lorenz scale.

At the setting stage, there are no more than 12 fruit-bearing branches for the year per plant.

Specific oenological practice

Any heat treatment of the harvest at a temperature below -5 °C is prohibited.

After enrichment, the wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume must not exceed 11 %.

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

b. Maximum yields

75 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

All stages of the production must take place within the geographical area approved by the National Institute of Origin and Quality at the meeting of the relevant national committee of 20 June 2018. The perimeter of this area, on the date of approval of this specification by the relevant national committee, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, based on the 2018 Official Geographic Code:

— Department of Loire-Atlantique: Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine, Ancenis, Basse-Goulaine, La Bernerie-en-Retz, Le Bignon, La Boissière-du-Doré, Bouaye, Brains, Carquefou, Le Cellier, La Chapelle-Heulin, Château-Thébaud, Chaumes-en- Retz (delegated municipality of Chéméré only), La Chevrolière, Clisson, Corcoué-sur-Logne, Divatte-sur-Loire, Geneston, Gétigné, Gorges, La Haie-Fouassière, Haute-Goulaine, Le Landreau, Legé, La Limouzinière, Le Loroux- Bottereau, Maisdon-sur-Sèvre, Mauves-sur-Loire, Monnières, Montbert, Les Moutiers-en-Retz, Mouzillon, Oudon, Le Pallet, La Planche, Pont-Saint-Martin, Port-Saint-Père, La Regrippière, La Remaudière, Remouillé, Saint-Aignan- Grandlieu, Saint-Colomban, Sainte-Pazanne, Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine, Saint-Géréon, Saint-Hilaire-de-Chaléons, Saint-Hilaire-de-Clisson, Saint-Julien-de-Concelles, Saint-Léger-les-Vignes, Saint-Lumine-de-Clisson, Saint-Lumine- de-Coutais, Saint-Mars-de-Coutais, Saint-Philbert-de-Grand-Lieu, Les Sorinières, Thouaré-sur-Loire, Vair-sur-Loire, Vallet, Vertou, Vieillevigne, Villeneuve-en-Retz.

— Department of Maine-et-Loire: Mauges-sur-Loire (delegated municipality of La Chapelle-Saint-Florent only), Montrevault-sur-Èvre (delegated municipality of La Chaussaire only), Orée d’Anjou, Sèvremoine (delegated municipalities of Saint-Crespin-sur-Moine and Tillières only).

— Department of Vendée: Cugand, Rocheservière, Saint-Étienne-du-Bois, Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay, Saint-Philbert-de- Bouaine.

7. Main Wine Grape Varieties

Montils B

Colombard B

Folle Blanche B

8. Description of the link(s)

Description of the natural factors relevant to the link

The landscape of the geographical area was carved out by a dense network of water courses south and east of the city of Nantes. Slopes planted with vines alternate with valleys dedicated to animal husbandry in this area known as Pays nantais, which extends from the foothills of the Mauges in the east to the shores of the Atlantic in the west, and from the river banks of the Loire in the north to the Vendée plains in the south. The vineyards are mainly located on the slopes and hillocks around Lake Grandlieu and its tributaries, as well as on the slopes of the Goulaine marshes and the Loire Valley. The geographical area is the westernmost extension of the large winegrowing area of the Loire Valley and covers 69 municipalities in the departments of Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire and Vendée. 18.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 89/23

The area sits on an ancient and complex geological base of plutonic formations (granite, gabbro) mixed with metamorphic rocks (gneiss, misaschists, amphibolites, eclogites), sometimes covered by sandy and gravelly sediments from the tertiary period. These various rocks, when eroded, tend to produce healthy and well-aerated acidic soils that are rich in coarse elements (sand, pebbles, gravel), naturally well-drained, not very fertile and with moderate water reserves. The well-established parcel area where the grapes are harvested follows the contours of the steep slopes with their shallow sandy soils.

The climate of the Nantes area is influenced by the Atlantic, with ocean air blowing inland across the Loire estuary. It is characterised by low temperature variations over the year. Winters are particularly mild, and as a result soils warm up early in spring. Summer temperatures remain cool owing to sea breezes, meaning that heat waves are less frequent and less intense. Rainfall is relatively evenly spread over the year, although rain is very scarce in summer, and there is plenty of sunshine for this latitude.

Description of the human factors relevant to the geographical link

The Nantes vineyards are heirs to an age-old winegrowing tradition, and in the Middle Ages this was one of France’s largest winegrowing areas. From the 16th century distillation activities grew in importance, driven by trade with Holland. This allowed the Folle Blanche B variety, originating in Charente and renowned for the fine spirits obtained from it, to gain ground and supplant native varieties. In the natural environment of the Nantes area, this variety proved suitable for producing white wines. In a document dated 1732 the ‘Gros Plant’ name appears for the first time to describe these wines, which were very sought after in western France. In the mid-19th century, when distillation activities were in decline in the Nantes area, ‘Gros Plant’ vineyards still covered 20 000 hectares.

After the phylloxera crisis, the Montils B and Colombard B vine varieties, also native to Charente, were planted alongside Folle Blanche B, although to a lesser extent. To keep the plants’ vigorous natural growth in check the producers have adopted a strict set of rules: medium to high planting density, short pruning and a strict limit on the number of fruit-bearing branches. The parcels used for this production are selected for their early ripening capacity, low water reserves and low-fertility soils. The quality of the wine increases with lower yields. As a result of promotional measures on the part of the Bretvin wine guild, set up in 1948, and the endeavours of the first protection association, established in 1951, ‘Gros Plant du Pays nantais’ was recognised as a ‘vin délimité de qualité supérieure’ by a judgment of 26 February 1954. This earned the wines national renown.

To produce richer and more complex wines, the operators adopted a particular technical winemaking procedure known as the Nantes method, which consists in keeping the wines on fine winemaking lees for at least one winter without any racking. This know-how stems from the winegrowers’ habit of keeping a barrel of their best wine on the lees to celebrate family events the following spring. It is a method that makes for round and unctuous wines, as they are enriched, in particular, with mannoproteins and other compounds resulting from the autolysis of yeast cell walls. Moreover, this method, which is based on letting the wines rest and keeping them in a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere, allows the wines to preserve aromas formed during the alcoholic fermentation until spring or even longer, by strongly limiting oxidation and the release of volatile compounds. Rules concerning the traditional term ‘sur lie’ (‘aged on the lees’) were laid down in 1977 and have, since 1994, led to the practice of bottling the wine directly in the winery so as to keep any racking and decanting to a minimum.

In 2009 some 600 producers were making wine with this registered designation of origin on nearly 1 500 hectares, with an annual production of some 100 000 hectolitres, more than a third of which qualify for the ‘on the lees’ indication. Wines with the ‘Gros Plant du Pays nantais’ registered designation of origin are still white wines. They have a very pale yellow colour, sometimes with green tints in the young wines. They have a balanced acidic taste dominated by freshness and lightness. On the nose they develop subtle, mainly fruity or floral aromas, often accompanied by an iodine scent.

Wines bearing the indication ‘aged on the lees’ have a balanced taste that tends to be rounder with more complex aromas, and may be slightly effervescent due to residual carbon dioxide formed during alcoholic fermentation. They are protected from oxidation during cellar operations to preserve their freshness, rich aromas and naturally occurring carbon dioxide. The wines are bottled, their carbon dioxide content being too high for them to be packed in flexible containers, and particular care is required during bottling. The vine varieties that give the wines covered by this designation of origin their special qualities have taken root in the Nantes area for reasons related to the geographical location and history of Nantes. In this large port city at the confluence of the Loire river and the Atlantic Ocean, a lively trade in wine intended for the urban centres in northern Europe developed early on. This prominent trading place attracted a large number of traders, first among them the Dutch, who contributed significantly to the expansion of the Folle Blanche B variety in the geographical area, before the arrival of the two other varieties, Montils B and Colombard B, which have similar agronomic traits. C 89/24 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

The soil and weather conditions of the Nantes region have made it possible to develop balanced white wines with subtle aromas from these varieties. The coarse acid soils of the geographical area, made up of granite, gneiss, misaschists or sand and gravel deposits, combined with the mild winters typical of the Nantes climate, favour an early start to the vines’ growth cycle and a full ripening of the grapes. The northerly location of the winegrowing area and its exposure to oceanic influences ensure fresh temperatures in summer, allowing the precursors of delicate aromas in the grapes to be preserved.

In adapting the selected varieties to the natural environment, the operators of the geographical area have been able to rely on well-established winemaking expertise built on a centuries-old tradition of trade in fine wines. The technical choices made, be it in selecting the parcels before planting the vines or in managing their growth, are aimed at making the most out of the geographical area’s not very fertile soils and generous sunshine so as to obtain ripe and healthy grape harvests.

The Nantes method of keeping the wines on their fine winemaking lees, without any racking, allows the flavour molecules formed during fermentation to find expression in the wine. The mild winter temperatures favour interaction with the lees, resulting in a richer wine. This method confers on wines bearing the ‘aged on the lees’ indication a rounder character, fine and subtle fruity or floral aromas, and a slight effervescence due to residual carbon dioxide formed towards the end of the alcoholic fermentation process. To preserve the qualities obtained by way of cellar operations and to avoid any oxidation, operators have acquired specific expertise in packing the wines, with bottling taking place directly at the winery. This traditional practice, which minimises handling, is perfectly suited to preserving the delicate aroma compounds of the wines.

‘Gros Plant du Pays nantais’ is the wine from the Loire Valley ‘closest to the sea’, as the geographical area extends as far as the bay of Bourgneuf; its acidity on the palate and iodine aromas combine perfectly with crustaceans and oysters. Making the most of this association between the wine and local cuisine, the producers managed to obtain recognition as ‘vin délimité de qualité supérieure’ as early as 1954. Even today, the vineyards’ location on the coast between Brittany and Vendée is a commercial asset, as the tourists who visit the area in summer contribute significantly to the wine’s reputation, strengthening its image as an ideal accompaniment to seafood.

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

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning production in the identified geographical area

Description of the condition:

The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation, for making and processing the wines and for making, processing, ageing and bottling wines that qualify for the ‘aged on the lees’ indication, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, based on the 2018 Official Geographic Code:

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition: 18.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 89/25

The name of the registered designation of origin may be followed by the indication ‘sur lie’ (‘aged on the lees’) in accordance with the specific rules laid down in the product specification. The name of the registered designation of origin may be followed by the geographical name ‘Val de Loire’ in accordance with the specific rules laid down in the product specification. The indication ‘sur lie’ and the geographical name ‘Val de Loire’ must be written in letters smaller than or of the same size (in height, width and thickness) as the letters forming the name of the registered designation of origin. For wines bearing the ‘sur lie’ indication, the vintage must also appear on the label. Wines bearing the registered designation of origin may specify a smaller geographical entity on their labels, provided that: — it is a registered place name; — it appears on the harvest declaration. The place name must be printed in letters no larger, in height, width or thickness, than half the size of the letters forming the name of the registered designation of origin. It must appear in the same visual field as the name of the designation. Legal framework: National legislation Type of further condition: Packaging in the demarcated area Description of the condition: Wines qualifying for the ‘aged on the lees’ indication are bottled at the winery, so as to keep decanting to a minimum, between 1 March and 31 December of the year following the harvest. This is to preserve the qualities obtained using specific winemaking techniques and cellar operations, in particular the wines’ freshness and complex aromas, and a slight effervescence due to their naturally occurring carbon dioxide content.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-347ec668-4e57-45b4-b27e-0cf1ba019400 C 89/26 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

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

(2020/C 89/05)

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

‘TORO’

Reference number: PDO-ES-A0886-AM03

Date of communication: 18 December 2019

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Amendment to the physical and chemical characteristics by type of wine

Description and reasons This amendment concerns point 2(a) of the specification and point 1.4 of the Single Document. New trends in wine making, arising from the availability of safer technology, along with the emergence of new consumer tastes, require the reducing sugar content of white and rosé wines to be adjusted from 4 grams per litre to 9 grams per litre. Similarly, in the case of reds, a long experience in winemaking has shown that ‘Toro’ DO wines have a lower total sugar content without this impacting their high quality. Hence, the upper limit of 6 grams per litre has been reduced to 4 grams per litre. In addition, the dry extract element has been removed as it is superfluous. This amendment, which modifies the Single Document, is considered standard because it involves an adjustment of the physical and chemical characteristics. This does not entail a substantial amendment to the protected product, which retains the characteristics and profile deriving from the interplay between natural and human factors, described in the link. It is thus considered that this amendment does not fall into either of the categories provided for in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/33.

2. Amendment to the conditions of production: extraction yield

Description and reasons This amendment concerns point 3(b.1) of the specification and point 1.5.1 of the Single Document. In recent years, new technologies in wineries, refrigeration and the use of vacuum filters for the classification of must, have made it possible to obtain more juice from the grapes, without causing pressure increases that might impact negatively on quality. This provides an optimum result with a higher yield while maintaining the level of quality required by the specification. An increase in the extraction yield, from 70 to 72 litres of wine for every 100 kilograms of grapes, is therefore proposed. This amendment, which modifies the Single Document, is considered standard because it does not entail a substantial amendment to the protected product, which retains the characteristics and profile described in the link, these deriving from the interplay between natural and human factors. It is thus considered that this amendment does not fall into either of the categories provided for in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/33.

3. Increase in the verdejo yield and updating of the maximum yields in hectolitres per hectare

Description and reasons This amendment concerns point 5 of the specification and point 1.5.2 of the Single Document.

(1) OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2. 18.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 89/27

Advances in modern winegrowing have led to higher production yields (kilograms/hectare) without damaging the quality of the raw material. In the specific case of the Verdejo variety, the maximum yield stated up until now in the ‘Toro’ PDO specification, was well below the average yields obtained in the area. This was compromising the net margin of the wine growers and, consequently, the profitability of the vineyards. An increase of between 6 900 kilograms/hectare and 9 000 kilograms/hectare is therefore proposed. The yields in hectolitres per hectare have also been updated as a result of the increase in the extraction yield (previous amendment). This amendment, which modifies the Single Document, is considered standard because it does not entail a substantial amendment to the protected product, which retains the characteristics and profile described in the link, these deriving from the interplay between natural and human factors. This amendment therefore does not fall into either of the categories provided for in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/33.

4. Addition to the justification for packaging taking place within the demarcated area

Description and reasons This amendment concerns point 8(b.2) of the specification and point 1.9 of the Single Document. Point 8(b.2) of the specification has been reworded to justify packaging (bottling) taking place within the demarcated area defined in accordance with Article 4(2) of the new Regulation (EU) 2019/33. This is considered a standard amendment that affects the Single Document, since this practice was already a requirement. This amendment does not therefore introduce any additional marketing restrictions. It is simply a change in wording to ensure compliance with the legislation in force. It is thus considered that this amendment does not fall into either of the categories provided for in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/33.

5. Alignment with the rules on verifying compliance with the specification

Description and reasons This amendment concerns point 9 of the specification. Alignment with the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/34 of 17 October 2018, in particular Article 19 of the latter, which establishes how the annual verification is to be carried out by the competent authority or control body for the purpose of checking compliance with the product specification. This amendment is part of a necessary update that needs to be made to the specification to make sure that it complies with the criteria laid down in the UNE-EN-ISO 17065 standard. This is considered a standard amendment that does not affect the Single Document as it does not fall into either of the categories provided for in Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/33.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name of the product Toro

2. Geographical indication type PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine product

1. Wine

4. Description of the wine(s) WINE – WHITES AND ROSÉS The white wines are straw yellow in colour, flavoursome and balanced, with fruity aromas. When fermented in the barrel, these characteristics blend with the smoky, toasted notes of the wood. The rosé wines are strawberry to raspberry red in colour, with forest fruit aromas. C 89/28 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

If the proportion of residual sugars in the wines is 5 grams/litre or more, the maximum amount of sulphur dioxide they can contain is 250 milligrams/litre. In any event, the physical and chemical parameters laid down in this section shall comply with the ceilings established in EU rules.

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

WINE – REDS The red wines are dark cherry-red in colour, flavoursome and balanced, with aromas of red and wild fruits and a good structure. When aged, they also present notes characteristic of the barrel. A distinguishing feature of ‘Toro’ reds compared to those of other areas is that they are more structured and tannic, with a dominant ripe fruit nose and less acidic. In any event, the physical and chemical parameters laid down in this section shall comply with the ceilings established in EU rules.

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 12,5 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

5. Wine-making practices

a. Essential oenological practices WINE-MAKING PRACTICES Specific oenological practice — Minimum likely alcoholic strength of the grapes: 10,5 % volume — Maximum extraction yield: 72 litres per 100 kilograms of grapes. WINE-MAKING PRACTICES Relevant restriction on making the wines White wines must be produced exclusively from white varieties (Malvasía Castellana and Verdejo). Rosé wines must be produced from authorised red and white varieties (primary and secondary varieties). Red wines must be produced from the Tinta de Toro and Grenache varieties and composed of at least 75 % Tinta de Toro grapes. WINE-MAKING PRACTICES Cultivation method — Minimum planting density: 500 vines/hectare — The vine can be trained using the goblet or espalier methods. — Mixed plantations that do not allow separate harvests for each variety are not permitted. 18.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 89/29

b. Maximum yields Red Grenache, Malvasía Castellana (Doña Blanca) and Verdejo 9 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare Red Grenache, Malvasía Castellana (Doña Blanca) and Verdejo 64,8 hectolitres per hectare Tinta de Toro 6 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare Tinta de Toro 43,2 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area The geographical area of ‘Toro’ PDO is located on the westernmost part of the Castile and Leon region, south-east of the province of Zamora, and includes part of the natural areas of Tierra del Vino, Valle del Guareña and Tierra de Toro. It borders with the plains of Tierra del Pan and Tierra de Campos, spanning 62 000 hectares of land. It includes the following municipalities: In the Province of Zamora: Argujillo, La Bóveda de Toro, Morales de Toro, El Pego, Peleagonzalo, El Piñero, San Miguel de la Ribera, Sanzoles, Toro, Valdefinjas, Venialbo and Villabuena del Puente. In the Province of Valladolid: San Román de Hornija, Villafranca del Duero, the wine-growing districts of Villaester de Arriba and Villaester de Abajo and the municipality of Pedrosa del Rey.

7. Main wine grape variety(ies) VERDEJO DOÑA BLANCA – MALVASÍA CASTELLANA TEMPRANILLO – TINTA DE TORO

8. Description of the link(s) Climate conditions are extremely cold in winter with many hours of sunshine and extreme temperatures, limiting the vine productivity. The different soil types are sandy loam (wine-growers plant each variety according to the soil type), with a neutral pH and little organic matter, this being added by wine-growers in the form of soil improvers. Both climate conditions and soil types determine the aroma, structure and the high alcoholic strength of the wines. In addition, the high iron content of the soil, combined with the use of the goblet vine training system and the considerable age of the vineyard, contribute to the striking amount of pigment in these wines.

9. Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements) Legal framework: In national legislation Type of further condition: Packaging within the demarcated geographical area Description of the condition: The wine-making process includes bottling and subsequent ageing of the wines. Thus, the organoleptic and physical and chemical characteristics described in this specification can only be guaranteed if all of the wine handling operations take place in the area of production. The bottling of wines covered by the ‘Toro’ PDO is one of the factors critical to attaining the characteristics set out in the specification. As a consequence, and with a view to ensuring quality and providing a guarantee as to origin and control, bottling shall take place in wineries located in bottling plants in the production area. C 89/30 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 18.3.2020

Legal framework: In national legislation Type of further condition: Additional provisions relating to labelling Description of the condition: The traditional term ‘DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN’ may be used on the labelling instead of ‘PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN’. The wines may include the references ‘ROBLE’ [OAK] and ‘FERMENTADO EN BARRICA’ [BARREL FERMENTED] on their labelling. Red wines may use the traditional terms ‘CRIANZA’, ‘RESERVA’ and ‘GRAN RESERVA’, provided they comply with the conditions laid down in the legislation in force.

Link to the product specification

www.itacyl.es/documents/20143/342640/PPta+Mod+PCC+DO+TORO+Rev+2.docx/9d4323ba-0af4-a645-ea7e- 0856f899275a?

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