C58 Official Journal

Official Journal C 58 of the European Union

Volume 63 English edition Information and Notices 21 February 2020

Contents

IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2020/C 58/01 Euro exchange rates — 20 February 2020 ...... 1

2020/C 58/02 Commission Communication ...... 2

V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

2020/C 58/03 Hercule III Programme Call for proposals – 2020 Technical Assistance ...... 3

2020/C 58/04 Hercule III Programme Call for proposals – 2020 Training, Conference and Staff Exchange 2020 ...... 5

2020/C 58/05 Hercule III Programme Call for proposals – 2020 Legal Training and Studies 2020 ...... 7

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2020/C 58/06 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9684 — Parks Bottom/Omers/Accor/Fairmont Hotels) Candidate case for simplified procedure (1) ...... 9

EN (1) Text with EEA relevance. 2020/C 58/07 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9710 — Bertelsmann / Penguin Random House) Candidate case for simplified procedure (1) ...... 11

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2020/C 58/08 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) No 2019/33 ...... 12

2020/C 58/09 Publication of the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the reference to the publication of the product specification for a name in the wine sector ...... 21

2020/C 58/10 Publication of the amended single document following the approval of a minor amendment pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 ...... 27

2020/C 58/11 Publication of an application for registration of a name pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs ...... 30

(1) Text with EEA relevance. 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Uni on C 58/1

(Notices)

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates (1) 20 February 2020

(2020/C 58/01)

1 euro =

Currency Exchange rate Currency Exchange rate

USD US dollar 1,0790 CAD Canadian dollar 1,4304 JPY Japanese yen 120,86 HKD Hong Kong dollar 8,3960 DKK Danish krone 7,4681 NZD New Zealand dollar 1,7046 GBP Pound sterling 0,83840 SGD Singapore dollar 1,5111 KRW South Korean won 1 301,79 SEK Swedish krona 10,5985 ZAR South African rand 16,2966 CHF Swiss franc 1,0616 CNY Chinese yuan renminbi 7,5787 ISK Iceland króna 138,10 HRK Croatian kuna 7,4495 NOK Norwegian krone 10,0455 IDR Indonesian rupiah 14 790,39 BGN Bulgarian lev 1,9558 MYR Malaysian ringgit 4,5145 CZK Czech koruna 25,037 PHP Philippine peso 54,725 HUF Hungarian forint 338,00 RUB Russian rouble 68,8060 PLN Polish zloty 4,2825 THB Thai baht 33,924 RON Romanian leu 4,7979 BRL Brazilian real 4,7341 TRY Turkish lira 6,5806 MXN Mexican peso 20,1685 AUD Australian dollar 1,6294 INR Indian rupee 77,2745

(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB. C 58/2 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

Commission Communication

(2020/C 58/02)

The European Capitals of Culture 2024 are Tartu (Estonia), Bad Ischl (Austria) and Bodø (Norway). 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Uni on C 58/3

(Announcements)

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

HERCULE III Programme Call for proposals – 2020 Technical Assistance

(2020/C 58/03)

1. Objectives and description

This notice of call for proposals is based on Regulation (EU) No 250/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) establishing the Hercule III Programme, in particular Article 8 (a) (‘Eligible Actions’), as well as the Financing Decision 2020 adopting the annual work programme (2) for the implementation of the Hercule III Programme in 2020, in particular section 2.1.1 ‘Technical assistance’, actions 1 to 4. The Financing Decision 2020 provides for the organisation of a call for proposals ‘Technical Assistance’.

2. Eligible applicants

The bodies eligible for funding under the Programme are national or regional administrations (‘Applicants’) of a Member State which promote the strengthening of European Union action to protect the European Union’s financial interests.

3. Eligible actions

The purpose of this call is to invite national and regional administrations to submit applications for actions under one of the following four topics:

1 Investigation tools and methods (topic 1) – the purchase and maintenance of investigation tools and methods, including specialised training to operate these tools. The purchase of adapted transport equipment may be included.

2 Detection and Identification tools (topic 2) – the purchase and maintenance of devices for inspecting containers, trucks, railway carriages and vehicles (‘detection tools’).

3 Automated Number-Plate Recognition System (ANPRS) (topic 3) – the purchase, maintenance and (cross-border) interconnection of automated systems for the recognition of number-plates (ANPRSs) or container codes.

4 Analysis, storage and destruction of seizures (topic 4) – the purchase of services for the analysis, storage and destruction of seized genuine or counterfeited cigarettes and other counterfeited goods (3).

Applicants may submit more than one application for different projects under the same call. Applicants are required to choose one main topic and should be aware that an application may also incorporate elements of other topics.

(1) Regulation (EC) No 250/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 establishing a programme to promote activities in the field of the protection of the financial interests of the European Union (Hercule III programme) (OJ L 84, 20.3.2014, p. 6). (2) Commission Decision concerning the adoption of the annual work programme and the financing of the Hercule III Programme in 2020 C(2020) 28 final of 16 January 2020. (3) Applications can be made for financial support to have seizures destroyed by an external service provider. Purchasing equipment for setting up, for example, an incinerator is not permitted C 58/4 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

4. Budget The indicative available budget for this call is EUR 10 000 000. The financial contribution will take the form of a grant. The financial contribution awarded will not exceed 80 % of the eligible costs. In exceptional and duly justified cases, the financial contribution may be increased to cover a maximum of 90 % of the eligible costs. The call document lists the criteria that will be applied to determine these exceptional and duly justified cases. The minimum threshold for a ‘Technical Assistance’ project shall be EUR 100 000. The budget of a project for which a grant is requested shall not be lower than this threshold. The Commission reserves the right not to allocate all the funds available.

5. Deadline for submission Applications must be submitted no later than: Thursday 23 April 2020 – 17:00 CET, and can only be submitted by making use of the Participant Portal for the Hercule III programme: https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/herc/index.html

6. Further information All documents related to this call for proposals can be downloaded from the Participant Portal mentioned under point 5 above or from the following internet website: http://ec.europa.eu/anti-fraud/policy/hercule_en Questions and/or requests for additional information in relation to this call have to be submitted via the Participant Portal. The questions and answers may be anonymously published in the Guide for Applicants made available on the Participant Portal and on the Commission’s internet website if they are relevant to other applicants. 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Uni on C 58/5

HERCULE III Programme Call for proposals – 2020 Training, Conference and Staff Exchange 2020

(2020/C 58/04)

1. Objectives and description This notice of call for proposals is based on Regulation (EU) No 250/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) establishing the Hercule III Programme, in particular Article 8(b) (‘Eligible Actions’), as well as the Financing Decision 2020 adopting the annual work programme (2) for the implementation of the Hercule III Programme in 2020, in particular section 2.2.1 ‘Training actions’, actions 1 to 3. The Financing Decision 2020 provides for the organisation of a Call for Proposals ‘Training, Conference and Staff Exchange 2020’.

2. Eligible applicants The bodies eligible for funding under the Programme are: — National or regional administrations of a Member State which promote the strengthening of action at Union level to protect the financial interests of the Union, or: — Research and educational institutes and non-profit-making entities provided that they have been established and have been operating for at least one year, in a Member State, and promote the strengthening of action at Union level to protect the financial interests of the Union.

3. Eligible actions The purpose of this call is to invite eligible applicants to submit applications for actions under one of the following three topics: 1. Specialised training sessions (topic 1) – Developing specialised training sessions to improve investigation abilities through the acquisition of new skills and knowledge of specialised methodologies and techniques. 2. Conferences, workshops and seminars (topic 2) – Organising conferences, workshops and seminars between Member States, candidate countries, other third countries and international public organisations: a) to facilitate the exchange of information, experience and best practices b) to create networks and structural platforms between Member States, candidate countries, other third countries and international public organisations 3. Staff exchanges (topic 3) – Organising Staff exchanges between national and regional administrations (including (potential) candidates and neighbouring countries) to contribute to the further development, improvement and update of staff’s skills and competences in the protection of the Union’s financial interests. Applicants may submit more than one application for different projects under the same call. Applicants are required to choose one main topic and should be aware that an application may also incorporate elements of other topics.

4. Budget The indicative available budget for this call is EUR 750 000. The financial contribution will take the form of a grant. The financial contribution awarded will not exceed 80 % of the eligible costs. The minimum threshold for a project shall be EUR 40 000. The budget of a project for which a grant is requested shall not be lower than this threshold. The Commission reserves the right not to allocate all the funds available.

(1) Regulation (EU) No 250/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 establishing a programme to promote activities in the field of the protection of the financial interests of the European Union (Hercule III programme) and repealing Decision No 804/2004/EC (OJ L 84, 20.3.2014, p. 6). (2) Commission Decision concerning the adoption of the annual work programme and the financing of the Hercule III Programme in 2020 C(2020) 28 final of 16 January 2020. C 58/6 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

5. Deadline for submission Applications must be submitted no later than: Thursday 30 April 2020 – 17.00 CET, and can only be submitted by making use of the Participant Portal for the Hercule III programme: https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/herc/index.html

6. Further information All documents related to this call for proposals can be downloaded from the Participant Portal mentioned under point 5 mentioned above or from the following internet website: http://ec.europa.eu/anti-fraud/policy/hercule_en Questions and/or requests for additional information in relation to this call have to be submitted via the Participant Portal. The questions and answers may be anonymously published in the Guide for Applicants made available on the Participant Portal and on the Commission’s internet website if they are relevant to other applicants. 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Uni on C 58/7

HERCULE III Programme Call for proposals – 2020 Legal Training and Studies 2020

(2020/C 58/05)

1. Objectives and description This notice of call for proposals is based on Regulation (EU) No 250/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) establishing the Hercule III Programme, in particular Article 8(a) (‘Eligible Actions’), as well as the Financing Decision 2020 adopting the annual work programme (2) for the implementation of the Hercule III Programme in 2020, in particular Section 2.2.1 ‘Training actions’, actions 6 and 7. The Financing Decision 2020 provides for the organisation of a call for proposals ‘Legal Training and Studies’.

3. Eligible actions The purpose of this call is to invite eligible applicants to submit applications for actions under one of the following three topics: 1. Comparative law studies and dissemination (topic 1) – developing high-profile research activities, including studies in comparative law (and dissemination of results and a concluding conference, where applicable); 2. Cooperation and development of networks (topic 2) – improving cooperation between practitioners and academics and developing networks involved in the protection of Union’s financial interests, including support to the Associations for European Criminal Law and for the Protection of EU Financial Interests; 3. Periodical publications (topic 3) – raising awareness among the judiciary and other branches of the legal profession as regards protecting the Union’s financial interests, including the publication and dissemination of scientific knowledge. Applicants may submit more than one application for different projects under the same call. Applicants are required to choose one main topic and should be aware that an application may also incorporate elements of other topics.

4. Budget The indicative available budget for this call is EUR 500 000. The financial contribution will take the form of a grant. The financial contribution awarded will not exceed 80 % of the eligible costs. In exceptional and duly justified cases, the financial contribution may be increased to cover a maximum of 90 % of the eligible costs. The call document lists the criteria that will be applied to determine these exceptional and duly justified cases. The minimum threshold for a ‘Legal Training and Studies’ project shall be EUR 40 000. The budget of a project for which a grant is requested shall not be lower than this threshold. The Commission reserves the right not to allocate all the funds available.

(1) Regulation (EC) No 250/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 establishing a programme to promote activities in the field of the protection of the financial interests of the European Union (Hercule III programme) and repealing Decision No 804/2004/EC (OJ L 84, 20.3.2014, p. 6). (2) Commission Decision concerning the adoption of the annual work programme and the financing of the Hercule III Programme in 2020, C(2020) 28 final of 16 January 2020. C 58/8 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

5. Deadline for submission Applications must be submitted no later than: Thursday 7 May 2020 – 17.00 CET, and can only be submitted by making use of the Participant Portal for the Hercule III programme: https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/herc/index.html

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9684 — Parks Bottom/Omers/Accor/Fairmont Hotels) Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 58/06)

1. On 14 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: — Parks Bottom Co Real Estate Holdings Inc. (‘Parks Bottom’, Canada), wholly-owned by GIC (Realty) Private Limited (‘GIC Realty’, Singapore); — OMERS Administration Corporation (‘OMERS’, Canada); — Accor Management Canada Inc. (‘Accor’, Canada); — Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Fairmont Chateau Whistler (‘Fairmont Hotels’, Canada). Parks Bottom, OMERS and Accor acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the Fairmont Hotels. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares, by way of contract and a pre-existing hotel management agreement.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Parks Bottom: an indirect subsidiary of GIC Realty which was established for the purpose of the acquisition and ownership of the Fairmont Hotels, and which is active in Canada. GIC Realty focuses on the ownership of real estate assets on behalf of the government of Singapore; — for OMERS: a global real estate owner, investor, developer and property manager; — for Accor: operates hotels across Canada; — for Fairmont Hotels: four Canadian luxury hotels Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

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. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

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: M.9684 — Parks Bottom/Omers/Accor/Fairmont Hotels

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’). (2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5. C 58/10 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

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

Email: [email protected]

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 58/11

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9710 — Bertelsmann / Penguin Random House) Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 58/07)

1. On 13 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: — Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA (‘Bertelsmann’, Germany), — Penguin Random House (‘PRH’, USA).

Bertelsmann acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of PRH. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares. Bertelsmann currently holds 75 % of the shares of PRH.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Bertelsmann: television and television production, trade publishing, magazine publishing, music rights management services, — for PRH: media company active in trade publishing.

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.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

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:

M.9710 — Bertelsmann / Penguin Random House

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

Email: [email protected]

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’). (2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5. C 58/12 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

OTHER ACTS

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

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) No 2019/33

(2020/C 58/08)

This notice is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2019/33 (1).

COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Crémant de Loire’

PDO-FR-A0391-AM01

Date of communication: 22 November 2019

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Geographical area The geographical area has been amended as follows: ‘All stages of production take place in the geographical area encompassing the following municipalities, 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 (former delegated municipalities of Bouillé-Saint-Paul and Cersay). — Department of Indre-et-Loire: Amboise, Anché, Artannes-sur-Indre, Athée-sur-Cher, Avoine, Avon-les-Roches, Azay-le-Rideau, Azay-sur-Cher, Beaumont-en-Véron, Benais, Bléré, Bossay-sur-Claise, Bourgueil, Brizay, Candes- Saint-Martin, Cangey, Chambray-lès-Tours, Chançay, Chanceaux-sur-Choisille, La Chapelle-sur-Loire, Chargé, Cheillé, Chemillé-sur-Indrois, Chenonceaux, Chinon, Chisseaux, Chouzé-sur-Loire, Cinais, Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, Civray-de-Touraine, Coteaux-sur-Loire (former delegated municipalities of Ingrandes-de-Touraine, Saint-Michel-sur- Loire and Saint-Patrice), Couziers, Cravant-les-Côteaux, La Croix-en-Touraine, Crouzilles, Dierre, Draché, Épeigné- les-Bois, Esvres, Fondettes, Francueil, Genillé, Huismes, L’Île-Bouchard, Joué-lès-Tours, Langeais (former delegated municipality of Langeais), Larçay, Lémeré, Lerné, Lignières-de-Touraine, Ligré, Limeray, Lussault-sur-Loire, Luynes, Luzillé, Marçay, Montlouis-sur-Loire, Montreuil-en-Touraine, Mosnes, Nazelles-Négron, Neuillé-le-Lierre, Noizay, Panzoult, Parçay-Meslay, Pocé-sur-Cisse, Pont-de-Ruan, Razines, Restigné, Reugny, Rigny-Ussé, Rivarennes, Rivière, La Roche-Clermault, Rochecorbon, Saché, Saint-Avertin, Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt, Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, Saint- Étienne-de-Chigny, Saint-Germain-sur-Vienne, Saint-Martin-le-Beau, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Saint-Ouen-les- Vignes, Saint-Règle, Savigny-en-Véron, Savonnières, Sazilly, Seuilly, Souvigny-de-Touraine, Tavant, Theneuil, Thilouze, Thizay, Tours, Vallères, Véretz, Vernou-sur-Brenne, Villaines-les-Rochers, Vouvray. — Department of Loir-et-Cher: Angé, Blois, Candé-sur-Beuvron, Cellettes, Chailles, Châteauvieux, Châtillon-sur-Cher, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chémery, Cheverny, Chissay-en-Touraine, Chitenay, Choussy, Contres, Cormeray, Couddes, Couffy, Cour-Cheverny, Faverolles-sur-Cher, Feings, Fougères-sur-Bièvre, Fresnes, Huisseau-sur-Cosson, Mareuil-sur- Cher, Maslives, Méhers, Mesland, Meusnes, Monteaux, Monthou-sur-Bièvre, Monthou-sur-Cher, Les Montils, Montlivault, Mont-près-Chambord, Montrichard Val de Cher (former delegated municipalities of Bourré and Montrichard), Muides-sur-Loire, Noyers-sur-Cher, Oisly, Ouchamps, Pontlevoy, Pouillé, Rilly-sur-Loire, Saint- Aignan, Saint-Claude-de-Diray, Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire, Saint-Georges-sur-Cher, Saint-Julien-de-Chédon, Saint-Laurent- Nouan, Saint-Romain-sur-Cher, Sambin, Sassay, Seigy, Seur, Soings-en-Sologne, Thenay, Thésée, Tour-en-Sologne, Valaire, Valencisse (former delegated municipalities of Chambon-sur-Cisse and Molineuf),Vallières-les-Grandes, Valloire-sur-Cisse (former delegated municipality of Chouzy-sur-Cisse), Veuzain-sur-Loire (former delegated municipality of Onzain), Vineuil.

(1) OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2. 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 58/13

— Department of Maine-et-Loire: Allonnes, Angers, Antoigné, Artannes-sur-Thouet, Aubigné-sur-Layon, Beaulieu-sur- Layon, Bellevigne-en-Layon (former delegated municipalities of Champ-sur-Layon, Faveraye-Machelles, Faye- d’Anjou, Rablay-sur-Layon and Thouarcé), Blaison-Saint-Sulpice (former delegated municipalities of Blaison-Gohier and Saint-Sulpice), Bouchemaine, Brain-sur-Allonnes, Brézé, Brissac Loire Aubance (former delegated municipalities of Les 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 (former delegated municipalities of Chanzeaux, La Jumellière and Valanjou), Cizay-la-Madeleine, Cléré-sur-Layon, Le Coudray-Macouard, Courchamps, Denée, Dénezé-sous-Doué, Distré, Doué-en-Anjou (former delegated municipalities 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 (former delegated municipalities of Juigné-sur-Loire and Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets), Gennes-Val- de-Loire (former delegated municipalities of Chênehutte-Trêves-Cunault, Gennes, Grézillé, Saint-Georges-des-Sept- Voies and Le Thoureil), Huillé, Ingrandes-Le Fresne sur Loire (former delegated municipality of Ingrandes), Jarzé Villages (former delegated municipality of Lué-en-Baugeois), Louresse-Rochemenier, Lys-Haut-Layon (former delegated municipalities of Les Cerqueux-sous-Passavant, La Fosse-de-Tigné, Nueil-sur-Layon, Tancoigné, Tigné, Trémont and Vihiers), Mauges-sur-Loire (former delegated municipalities of La Chapelle-Saint-Florent, Le Mesnil-en- Vallée, Montjean-sur-Loire, La Pommeraye, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine and Saint-Laurent-du- Mottay), Mazé-Milon (former delegated municipality of Fontaine-Milon), Montilliers, Montreuil-Bellay, Montsoreau, Mozé-sur-Louet, Mûrs-Erigné, Orée d’Anjou (former delegated municipalities 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 (former delegated municipalities of Chavagnes, Martigné-Briand and Notre-Dame-d’Allençon), Tuffalun (former delegated municipalities of Ambillou-Château, Louerre and Noyant-la- Plaine), Turquant, Les Ulmes, Val-du-Layon (former delegated municipalities 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.’

Editorial amendment: the new list of administrative entities takes into account any mergers or other changes in administrative boundaries that have occurred since the approval of the specification. To increase legal certainty, this list follows the current version of the Official Geographic Code, updated yearly by INSEE (the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies). The boundaries of the geographical area remain exactly the same.

Lastly, to keep the public better informed, reference is made to the availability of maps of the geographical area on the website of the INAO (National Institute of Origin and Quality).

Point 6 of the single document on the geographical area has been amended accordingly.

2. Demarcated parcel area

In the first paragraph of point IV(2) of Chapter 1 of the product specification for the ‘Crémant de Loire’ PDO, the words ‘and 20 June 2018’ have been added after the words ‘10 February 2011’, and the words ‘10 July 2014 and 19 January 2017’ have been added after the words ‘5 September 2007’.

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

The single document is not affected by this amendment.

3. Agri-environmental provision

The following has been added to point VI(2) of Chapter 1: ‘Managed plant cover, either natural or planted, is compulsory between rows. Where there is no such plant cover, operators must tend the soil to ensure that naturally occurring plant growth is managed. Otherwise, operators must provide justification for using 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.

These provisions do not apply to vineyard parcels with a distance between the rows of 1,70 m or less.’ C 58/14 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

This amendment reflects current developments in practice among operators in favour of conservation agriculture throughout the vineyards of Anjou. It takes into account the growing concern for the environment that is influencing technical procedures. By encouraging plant cover, the use of mechanical methods for weeding, or the use of bio-control products, the amendment aims to reduce the use of chemical herbicides. This reduction in herbicides should increase the protection of wine-growing soils and guard their natural properties, such as fertility, bio-diversity and self-cleaning. In this way, it will contribute to the quality and authenticity of the wines and strengthen the sense of terroir. The special provision excludes from the scope of the agri-environmental provisions vines where the distance between the rows is 1,70 m or less. The production areas of the AOCs ‘Crémant de Loire’ and ‘Rosé de Loire’ are large and include a certain diversity of practices linked to variations in the natural environment. In the eastern part of the wine- growing area there is a greater risk of spring frosts and the permeable sandy soils increase the vines’ water deficit in summer. It therefore did not make sense to impose the application of agri-environmental measures in narrow rows, which are generally denser and lower. The single document is not affected by this amendment.

4. Harvest proclamation The following sentence has been deleted from point VII(1) of Chapter 1 of the specification: ‘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 date for beginning the harvest, as operators now have a wide range of tools at their disposal to help them to gauge grape ripeness very precisely. All operators have access to a certain number of individual and collective machines and equipment, enabling them to accurately determine the ideal start date for harvesting each parcel based on the production objectives. The single document is not affected by this amendment.

5. Circulation of wines Point IX(5)(b) of Chapter 1 concerning the date from which wines can be circulated between authorised warehouses has been deleted. The single document is not affected by this amendment.

6. Link with the geographical area The link has been revised in order to update the number of municipalities involved (255 instead of 318). Point 8 of the single document has been amended accordingly.

7. Transitional measure The transitional measures in point XI(1) of the specification have been deleted as they had expired. The single document is not affected by this amendment.

8. Record keeping Under point II(3) of Chapter 2, ‘potential’ has been replaced by ‘natural’. In order to ensure consistency of drafting across all specifications from the Anjou Saumur area, the wording ‘natural alcoholic strength by volume’ has replaced ‘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.

9. Main points for checking Chapter 3 has been revised to ensure consistency in drafting the main points for checking in specifications from the Anjou Saumur area. The single document is not affected by this amendment. 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 58/15

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name of product Crémant de Loire

2. Geographical indication type PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine products

5. Quality sparkling wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

Characteristics White and rosé quality sparkling wines. The wines have a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 9 %. The basic wines that have not been enriched have a maximum actual alcoholic strength by volume of 12 % and a maximum fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) of 24 grams per litre. After fermentation, the basic wines that have been enriched have a fermentable sugar content (glucose and fructose) of less than 5 grams per litre. After enrichment, the basic wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume does not exceed 11 6 %. Before disgorging, the wines have an excess pressure of carbon dioxide of at least 4 bar, measured at a temperature of 20 °C, and, after disgorging, have a total sulphur dioxide content of no more than 150 milligrams per litre. The total acidity, volatile acidity and total sulphur dioxide content are those laid down by EU legislation. The wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume after secondary fermentation and before the addition of the expedition liqueur, and if the must has been enriched, does not exceed 13 %.

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)

Description ‘Crémant de Loire’ is a sparkling wine that is usually white and sometimes rosé. It has an even effervescence with strings of fine, delicate and persistent bubbles. On the nose it often has aromas of white flowers mixed with fruity notes such as peach or apricot. On the palate it is fine and harmonious, with a pleasing combination of freshness and sweetness.

5. Wine-making practices

a. Essential oenological practices Specific oenological practices C 58/16 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

Planting density - Spacing Growing method (a) Vineyards located within the geographical area of the ‘Anjou’ registered designation of origin: - The minimum planting density of the vines is 4 000 plants per hectare. The spacing between the rows of vines must not exceed 2,50 m, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 1 m. - In the case of vineyard parcels where the planting density is at least 3 300 but less than 4 000 plants per hectare, the harvests are eligible for the registered designation of origin provided that the rules on trellising and foliage height laid down in the specification are complied with. The spacing between the rows of vines on these parcels must not exceed 3 m, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 1 m. (b) Vineyards located within the geographical area of the ‘Touraine’ registered designation of origin: The minimum planting density of the vines is 4 500 plants per hectare. The spacing between the rows of vines must not exceed 2,10 m, and the spacing between plants in the same row must be at least 1 m. (c) Vineyards located within the geographical area of the ‘Cheverny’ registered designation of origin: The minimum planting density of the vines is 4 500 plants per hectare. The spacing between the rows of vines must not exceed 2,10 m. The spacing between plants in the same row must be between 0,90 m and 1,20 m.

Rules on vine pruning and trellising Growing method The vines are pruned by 30 April at the latest, in accordance with the detailed rules laid down in the specification, which specify the maximum number of buds per plant for each variety. — Vineyards located within the geographical area of the ‘Anjou’ registered designation of origin: The height of the foliage when trellised is at least 0,6 times the spacing between the rows. This height is measured from the lowest point of the foliage, set at a minimum of 0,40 metres above the ground, to the highest part of the canopy, set at a minimum of 0,20 metres above the height of the upper trellising wire. In the case of vineyard parcels where the planting density is at least 3 300 but less than 4 000 plants per hectare, the following trellising rules also apply: the minimum height of the trellising posts above the ground is 1,90 metres; there are 4 levels of trellising wires; the minimum height of the upper wire is 1,85 metres above the ground. — Vineyards located within the geographical area of the ‘Touraine’ and ‘Cheverny’ registered designations of origin: The height of the foliage when trellised is at least 0,6 times the spacing between the rows. This height is measured from the lowest point of the foliage, set at a minimum of 0,30 metres above the ground, to the highest part of the canopy, set at a minimum of 0,20 metres above the height of the upper trellising wire.

Irrigation Growing method Irrigation is prohibited.

Harvesting Growing method The wines are made from grapes harvested manually. The use of grape harvesting machines is prohibited. The grapes are transported in unsealed containers. The size of the containers may not exceed 1,20 × 1,20 m, with the height of the grapes not exceeding 0,40 m. The period of time between harvesting the grapes and pressing may not exceed 24 hours.

Specific oenological practice (a) After enrichment, the basic wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume does not exceed 11,6 %. The wines’ total alcoholic strength by volume after secondary fermentation and before the addition of the expedition liqueur, and if the must has been enriched, does not exceed 13 %. (b) In addition to the above provision, the oenological practices concerning these wines must meet the requirements laid down at EU level and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code. (c) The pressing facilities must meet criteria concerning reception of the grapes, presses, pressing operations, loading of presses, separation of juices and hygiene, as laid down in the specification. The grapes are poured whole into the press. The basic wines are obtained within a limit of 100 litres of must per 150 kilograms of grapes used. 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 58/17

b. Maximum yields

80 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

All stages of production take place in the geographical area encompassing the following municipalities, on the basis of the Official Geographic Code of 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 (former delegated municipalities of Bouillé-Saint-Paul and Cersay).

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

— Department of Loir-et-Cher: Angé, Blois, Candé-sur-Beuvron, Cellettes, Chailles, Châteauvieux, Châtillon-sur-Cher, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chémery, Cheverny, Chissay-en-Touraine, Chitenay, Choussy, Contres, Cormeray, Couddes, Couffy, Cour-Cheverny, Faverolles-sur-Cher, Feings, Fougères-sur-Bièvre, Fresnes, Huisseau-sur-Cosson, Mareuil-sur- Cher, Maslives, Méhers, Mesland, Meusnes, Monteaux, Monthou-sur-Bièvre, Monthou-sur-Cher, Les Montils, Montlivault, Mont-près-Chambord, Montrichard Val de Cher (former delegated municipalities of Bourré and Montrichard), Muides-sur-Loire, Noyers-sur-Cher, Oisly, Ouchamps, Pontlevoy, Pouillé, Rilly-sur-Loire, Saint- Aignan, Saint-Claude-de-Diray, Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire, Saint-Georges-sur-Cher, Saint-Julien-de-Chédon, Saint-Laurent- Nouan, Saint-Romain-sur-Cher, Sambin, Sassay, Seigy, Seur, Soings-en-Sologne, Thenay, Thésée, Tour-en-Sologne, Valaire, Valencisse (former delegated municipalities of Chambon-sur-Cisse and Molineuf),Vallières-les-Grandes, Valloire-sur-Cisse (former delegated municipality of Chouzy-sur-Cisse), Veuzain-sur-Loire (former delegated municipality of Onzain), Vineuil;

— 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.

7. Main wine grapes

Pinot Noir N

Chardonnay B

Chenin B

Grolleau Gris G

Grolleau N

Cabernet Franc N

Cabernet Sauvignon N

Pineau d’Aunis N

8. Description of the link(s)

1. Information on the geographical area

(a) Description of the natural factors relevant to the link

The geographical area consists of an undulating plateau which corresponds geologically to the primary formations of the foothills of the Armorican Massif; it also includes the more recent formations of the secondary and, to a lesser extent, the tertiary eras, on the south-western fringe of the Paris basin. The area runs along the River Loire and its tributaries the Vienne, the Indre and the Cher, for around 200 kilometres. In 2018 it comprised 255 municipalities, some of which are famous for their châteaus.

The parcels demarcated for the harvesting of grapes have slaty or clayey-slaty soils in the western part and clay- limestone soils (Cenomanian, Turonian, Senonian and Eocene) in the eastern part. A feature of all the soils is that they have modest useful water reserves and good drainage capacity.

The most important layer dates back to the Turonian stage, when tuffeau stone was formed. This stone was mined in a vast number of quarries and used in the construction of the Loire châteaus and, more generally, in the architecture of the entire region, leaving behind countless caves. These quarries have become cellars, with constant temperature and humidity, devoted to mushroom growing and wine storage.

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

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

The history of wine-growing in the area is relatively old, linked as it is to the development of several well-established monasteries and abbeys in the region. In the 6th century, St Gregory of Tours, in his ‘History of the Franks’, reported on extensive vine cultivation in this area and the use of ‘traquettes’ to scare the birds during the ripening period. Wine-growing expanded rapidly in the 17th and 18th centuries, thanks to trading developed by the Dutch. As they had a large fleet, the latter used the Loire to obtain supplies, especially of white wines, from Les Ponts-de-Cé, Saumur and Vouvray, which led to growth in the quality wine market in respect of ‘wines for the sea’. 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 58/19

The production of sparkling wines dates back to the beginning of the 19th century, when it was found that the characteristics of Saumur wines, produced from the Chenin B variety, made them suitable for secondary fermentation. Soon after, aware of this particular quality and the surprising similarity to ‘Champagne’ wines, in 1811 Jean-Baptiste Ackerman started producing sparkling wines using the traditional method. In 1838, a committee tasked with reviewing the products presented at the Angers trade fair stated that: ‘These wines are perfectly clear and limpid; their foam is white, lively and sparkling... They demonstrate that it is possible to produce wines in our region that can compare to Champagne wines.’

In less than half a century, encouraged by these initial results, many entrepreneurs took the committee’s advice to heart and went on to establish the area’s major wineries: ‘Veuve Amiot’, ‘Bouvet-Ladubay’, ‘Langlois-Château’ and ‘Monmousseau’. The caves created by tuffeau mining became the preferred locations for the production of sparkling wines. Tunnels were even dug out for the sole purpose of storing bottles. In the period 1845-1875, the rise in living standards in France and the expansion of the railways opened up new business opportunities for producers of sparkling wines. In 1874, 4 million bottles were shipped throughout Europe, with the reputation of the sparkling wines of the Loire valley growing rapidly in the 20th century.

The registered designation of origin ‘Crémant de Loire’ was recognised by decree of 17 October 1975. The producers had long been aware of the importance of respecting the raw material in the production of the sparkling wines. The production rules laid down in that decree showed their commitment to manual harvesting, to putting whole grapes in the press, to pressing the grapes gently and to a long period of storage ‘on racks’.

In 2009, annual production stood at 13 million bottles.

2. Information on the quality and characteristics of the product

‘Crémant de Loire’ is a sparkling wine that is usually white and sometimes rosé. It has an even effervescence with strings of fine, delicate and persistent bubbles. On the nose it often has aromas of white flowers mixed with fruity notes such as peach or apricot. On the palate it is fine and harmonious, with a pleasing combination of freshness and sweetness.

3. Causal interactions

The wine-growing area stretches over almost 200 kilometres along the Loire’s network of waterways, which allowed wine-growing to develop here. The mesoclimatic variations within the geographical area, and the very different soil conditions, have enabled producers to introduce the grape varieties with the best-suited characteristics. This diversity of wine-growing conditions is of significant advantage in terms of the blends used for the cuvées.

The suitability of wines made from the Chenin B variety to undergo secondary fermentation led producers, particularly those of Saumur and Vouvray, to master the practice of natural secondary fermentation in the bottle. Building on this success and in the knowledge that they are creating a renowned product, they apply and develop techniques that ensure impeccable quality. The cellars carved out of the tuffeau stone encouraged the development of these wines, which require large temperate storage and handling areas.

The production conditions concerning the harvest, in particular transporting the harvest, are designed to ensure that the grapes remain undamaged until the pressing stage and to limit oxidation. Pressing in a well-kept environment with suitable equipment and according to rules defining a precise ratio between the weight of the grapes used and the volume of must extracted ensures the quality and clarity of the juices obtained. Using experience acquired over more than a century, the producers of sparkling wines have now perfectly mastered the blending of their cuvées. A long period of ageing allows the wine to develop its aromatic characteristics, complexity and subtlety.

An Anjou winemaker in the 1980s said that ‘Crémant de Loire’ was the result of modern techniques used to better represent tradition. This white or rosé sparkling wine is now a major wine in the Loire Valley; it is sold both on the French market and exported and enjoys a growing reputation. C 58/20 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

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

Labelling Legal framework: National legislation Type of further condition: Additional provisions relating to labelling Description of the condition: The size of the letters of all optional terms whose use, under EU legislation, may be regulated by the Member States, must not be larger, either in height or width, than half of the size of the letters forming the name of the registered designation of origin. The name of the registered designation of origin may be followed by the geographical name ‘Val de Loire’ [Loire Valley]. The size of the letters used for this geographical name must not be larger, either in height or width, than two thirds of the size of the letters forming the name of the registered designation of origin. The name of the registered designation of origin is marked on the cork, on the part within the neck of the bottle. Wines with the registered designation of origin may specify a smaller geographical unit on their labels, provided that: — it is a registered location; — it appears on the harvest declaration. The 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 registered designation of origin.

Packaging Legal framework: National legislation Type of further condition: Packaging in the demarcated area Description of the condition: The wines are produced by secondary fermentation in glass bottles. The bottling in glass bottles, where the secondary fermentation takes place, may only be done as of 1 December following the harvest. Wines bottled on the lees must be stored for at least 9 months. The wines are processed and sold in the bottles within which the secondary fermentation has taken place, with the exception of wines sold in bottles with a volume of 37,5 cl or less or a volume of 150 cl or more. The wines are marketed to the consumer after a minimum ageing period of 12 months from the bottling date.

Link to the product specification:

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-baeb17d6-5e61-48e0-ab86-d4c28e387778 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 58/21

Publication of the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the reference to the publication of the product specification for a name in the wine sector

(2020/C 58/09)

This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) within two months from the date of this publication.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘DELLE VENEZIE’/ ‘BENEŠKIH OKOLIŠEV’

PDO-IT-02360

Date of application: 10 April 2017

1. Name to be registered ‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’

2. Member state Italy

3. Geographical indication type PDO

4. Categories of grapevine products 1. Wine 4. Sparkling wine 5. Quality sparkling wine 8. Semi-sparkling wine

5. Description of the wine(s)

‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ Pinot Grigio - Category: Wine Colour: from straw yellow to golden yellow, occasionally copper or pink; Aroma: characteristic of Pinot Grigio, which is fruity with hints of white-fleshed fruit, ranging from pear and apple for example to tropical fruit, intense, sometimes with slightly aromatic notes of white flowers; Taste: fresh and harmonious, from dry to medium dry; Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume (in % volume): 11%; Minimum sugar-free extract (g/l): 15 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 4,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

(1) OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671. C 58/22 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ Pinot Grigio Frizzante (semi-sparkling wine) Colour: from straw yellow to golden yellow, occasionally copper or pink; Foam: fine and evanescent; Aroma: characteristic of Pinot Grigio, which is fruity with hints of white-fleshed fruit, ranging from pear and apple for example to tropical fruit, intense, sometimes with slightly aromatic notes of white flowers; Taste: fresh, with a balanced acidic component, harmonious, from dry to medium dry; Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume (in % volume): 11 %; Minimum sugar-free extract (g/l): 15 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 4,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ Pinot Grigio Spumante (sparkling wine) Colour: from straw yellow to golden yellow, occasionally copper or pink; Foam: fine and lingering; Aroma: characteristic of Pinot Grigio, which is fruity with hints of white-fleshed fruit, such as pear and apple, and even tropical fruit, intense, sometimes with slightly aromatic notes of white flowers and nuts due to the autoclave process; Taste: fresh, with a balanced acidic component, harmonious, in the dosaggio zero to dry versions; Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume (in % volume): 11,00 %; Minimum sugar-free extract (g/l): 14,0 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 5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ Pinot Grigio ‘Quality sparkling wines’ Colour: from straw yellow to golden yellow, occasionally copper or pink; Foam: fine and lingering; Aroma: characteristic of Pinot Grigio, which is fruity with hints of white-fleshed fruit, such as pear and apple, and even tropical fruit, intense, sometimes with slightly aromatic notes of white flowers and nuts due to the autoclave process; 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 58/23

Taste: fresh, with a balanced acidic component, harmonious, in the dosaggio zero to dry versions; Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume (in % volume): 11,00 %; Minimum sugar-free extract (g/l): 14,0 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 5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ Bianco (white) - Category: Wine Colour: from greenish-yellow to golden yellow; Aroma: fruity, with hints of white-fleshed and ripe fruit in relation to the varietal composition, intense, sometimes with slightly aromatic notes of white flowers; Taste: from dry to medium dry, harmonious, structured, sometimes with fresh notes associated with the acidic component; Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume (in % volume): 11,00 %; Minimum sugar-free extract (g/l): 14,0 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 4,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

6. Wine making practices

a. Essential oenological practices None.

b. Maximum yields Bianco (Category: Wine); Pinot Grigio (Categories: Wine, Sparkling wine, Quality sparkling wine, Semi-sparkling wine) 18 000 kg of grapes per hectare Bianco (Category: Wine); Pinot Grigio (Categories: Wine, Sparkling wine, Quality sparkling wine, Semi-sparkling wine) 126 hectolitres per hectare C 58/24 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

7. Demarcated geographical area

The demarcated area for the production of ‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ PDO wines comprises the Autonomous Province of Trento and the Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto Regions.

8. Main wine grapes variety(ies)

Chardonnay B.

Pinot Bianco B. - Pinot

Garganega B. - Garganego

Müller Thurgau B. - Riesling x Sylvaner

Verduzzo Friulano B. - Verduzzo

Verduzzo Trevigiano B. - Verduzzo

Tocai Friulano B. - Friulano

Tocai Friulano B. - Tai

Pinot Grigio - Pinot

Pinot Grigio - Pinot Gris

9. Description of the link(s)

‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ - Categories: Wine, Sparkling wine, Quality sparkling wine, Semi-sparkling wine

Natural factors relevant to the link: The area of the ‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ PDO covers the administrative territories of the Autonomous Province of Trento and of the Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto Regions. The territory is characterised by a mountainous arc to the north which surrounds and encloses the production area, protecting it from cold currents from the north and north-east, and is crossed by a number of significant steady-flowing rivers and streams: the cradle of winegrowing. The main rivers are: the Adige, the Brenta, the Piave, the Tagliamento and the Isonzo. The climate is characterised by average annual temperatures of 10-14 °C. The coldest months are December and January, while the warmest are July and August with an average temperature range of 20-25 °C. Average annual rainfall in the area is 700 - 1 300 mm. Despite the high rainfall, the soils have adequate drainage capacity. Thanks to the precipitation and good available water capacity, the area does not have problems of water shortage. Other factors which characterise the climate in the ‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ PDO territory are the combined action of the mitigating effects from the Alpine region and the Alpine foothills to the north and the Adriatic to the south which has a significant influence on the temperature, alleviating the extremes of summer and winter temperatures. The effect produced by air masses influenced by the Adriatic Sea passing over and the mountain system regulate the flow and thus the resulting precipitation. In particular, the change in direction of the winds throughout the day during the months of August and September produce the optimum temperature fluctuations for the ripening process of the grapes. Therefore, the three components of the Alpine region and Alpine foothills, the Adriatic Sea and the network of rivers crossing the entire area from north to south serve to make the entire demarcated geographical area homogenous.

From the point of view of the soils, the Alpine foothills and hills are mainly composed of calcareous or calcareous- dolomitic formations from the Mesozoic period, with a soil texture suitable for the drainage of water.

The lowland areas are made up of alluvial deposits from the materials carried by various rivers which cross the whole territory and have soils with a texture ranging from sandy loam to sandy silt loam, sometimes with deep clay-silt sediments, characterised overall by good drainage capacity and particularly suited to winegrowing.

Historical and human factors relevant to the link: The first vineyards in the north-east of Italy date back to the seventh and fifth centuries BC. However, the unifying element in the history of growing ‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ wine is the existence of the Republic of Venice. The origin of modern winegrowing is thanks to the training and dissemination of new winegrowing and oenological techniques on the part of the schools of San Michele all’Adige and Conegliano. The contribution of the winegrowers in the demarcated geographical area, who introduced innovative processes and management methods combining environmental and economic sustainability, has been essential. The existence of land improvement cooperatives, which for a long time have managed important water distribution networks addressing the exceptional rainfall shortages, has also been important. 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 58/25

At the end of the 19th century with the introduction of Chardonnay and the Pinots, the area became the country’s principal cultivation and production area for both still wines and semi-sparkling and sparkling wines. In particular, Pinot Grigio has found ideal conditions in the ‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ area, given that the quality characteristics of the grapes and their specific oenological characteristics are represented at their best in that environment. From 1977 to date, winegrowers have marketed the wines concerned essentially with the geographical indication ‘delle Venezie’ and the Slovenian minority as ‘Beneških okolišev’ .

‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ - Categories: Sparkling wine (4), Quality sparkling wine (5), Semi-sparkling wine (8) Information on the quality/characteristics of wines essentially attributable to the geographical environment: The colour of the ‘delle Venezie’ Pinot Grigio wines in the sparkling wine, quality sparkling wine and semi-sparkling wine categories essentially varies from straw yellow to golden yellow, sometimes with coppery to pink reflections (in the typical tone of the variety). The foam in the semi-sparkling wines is essentially fine and evanescent, while in the sparkling wines it is fine and lingering, also in relation to the different pressure. The aroma of the wine is characteristic of the variety and is fruity, with hints of white-fleshed fruit, such as pear and apple, and even tropical fruit, intense, sometimes with slightly aromatic notes of white flowers and nuts due to the autoclave process. In terms of taste, both the sparkling and semi-sparkling versions of the wines are harmonious, with fresh notes and a balanced acidic component; furthermore, the sugar content of the wines in the sparkling categories ranges from ‘dosaggio zero’ to ‘dry’, while in the semi-sparkling category it ranges from ‘dry’ to ‘medium dry’. Causal interaction between the elements of the geographical area and the quality/ characteristics of the product essentially attributable to the geographical environment: The specific characteristics of the sparkling, quality sparkling and semi-sparkling wines described above derive from the combined action of the soil and climate conditions of the production area and the human factors which have had an impact on the oenological potential of the grapes and the processing technologies in the past and up to the present day. In particular, the geographical environment of the production area is characterised by a temperate, fresh and windy climate and well-drained land with sufficient and evenly distributed water supply which enables the bunches of grapes to ripen regularly. Moreover, the marked variation in day and night-time temperatures during the ripening of the bunches brings out and retains the acidic and aromatic structure of the grapes and the resulting freshness of the wines. Furthermore, the sensitivity of the Pinot Grigio variety to cryptogams as well as to environmental and climatic factors, such as excessive heat and water imbalances, requires a significant commitment from operators in order to obtain grapes that are, first of all, healthy, and that have the right balance between the sugar and aromatic components, taking into account the subsequent processing into sparkling, quality sparkling and semi-sparkling wines with appropriate acidity values. The contribution made by operators in how they manage the vineyard, from the choice of rootstock to the growing method, and from the management of the foliage to the regulation of water supplies, is crucial. All of this is essential in order to obtain grapes suitable to make up the batches for processing into sparkling, quality sparkling or semi-sparkling wine, with the aim of producing wines with the typical organoleptic characteristics of the variety. The ‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ sparkling, quality sparkling and semi-sparkling wines are also the result of technological innovation in the autoclave process, which has helped make the yeast transformation process more efficient, thus enhancing the aromatic profile and pleasant nature of the wines produced. This makes it possible to bring out the wines’ specific organoleptic characteristics, in particular by setting off the fresh and floral notes which derive primarily from the grapes and reflect the ideal environment for the production of Pinot Grigio wines. The uniqueness and distinctiveness of the sparkling and semi-sparkling Pinot Grigio wines from the DOC area are therefore the result of the pH and acidic balance, which brings out the pleasing aroma and therefore the overall elegance of the wines, which are the final result of suitable winemaking processes.

‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ - Category: Wine Information on the quality/characteristics of the wine essentially attributable to the geographical environment: The colour of the ‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ Pinot Grigio wines varies from pale straw yellow to shades which may sometimes have coppery to pink reflections (in the typical tone of the variety) as a result of the fermentation process. The aroma of the wine has the characteristic notes of the variety, with fruity notes that are, among other things, reminiscent of hints of white-fleshed fruit, such as pear and apple, and even tropical fruit, it is intense, sometimes with slightly aromatic notes of white flowers. The taste of the wine is fresh and harmonious, and the versions vary from dry to medium dry; it is distinguished by its pleasant freshness characterised by a note of acidity typical of the variety. C 58/26 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

In relation to the soil and climate conditions in the production area, the wines reflect the typical ‘fresh’ notes which are essentially due to the substantial acidic component and the balanced aromatic component of the grapes and thus of the wine produced. The colour of the ‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ white wine varies from greenish-yellow to golden yellow. The wine has a fruity aroma and there are hints of white-fleshed and ripe fruit in relation to the varietal composition; the fragrance is intense, sometimes with slightly aromatic notes of white flowers. The taste is harmonious, varying from dry to medium dry, and the wine is structured, sometimes with fresh notes associated with the acidic component. Causal interaction between the elements of the geographical area and the quality and characteristics of the product essentially attributable to the geographical environment: The specific characteristics of the ‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ Pinot Grigio and Bianco wines described above derive from the combined action of the soil and climate conditions of the production area and the human factors which have had an impact on the oenological potential of the grapes and the processing technologies in the past and up to the present day. In particular, the geographical environment of the production area is characterised by a temperate, fresh and windy climate, well-drained land with good and well distributed water supply which enables the bunches of grapes to ripen regularly, thus obtaining grapes with a significant acidity. The marked variation in day and night-time temperatures during the ripening of the bunches brings out and retains the acidic and aromatic structure of the grapes and the resulting freshness of the wines. In addition, given that the varieties used to produce the wines in question are sensitive to cryptogams and to climatic and environmental factors, the contribution made by operators in how they manage the vineyard, from the choice of rootstock to the growing method, and the management of the foliage, is essential for the final result, so as to obtain healthy grapes and the right balance between the sugar, acidic and aromatic components. The specific skills of the winegrowers are influential up until the grapes enter the cellar and the winemaking operations are carried out, which are essential to maintain the specific organoleptic properties of the wines, thus producing harmonious wines with typical fresh notes which is the distinctive style of the ‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ demarcated geographical area’s wines. Pinot Grigio is not a ubiquitous variety; in fact, environments with prolonged high temperatures and water scarcity in the growing season result in the typical organoleptic characteristics of the variety not being fully expressed. In relation to the specific organoleptic characteristics of the grapes, whether Pinot Grigio or certain other varieties making up the cuveé of the Bianco type, the grape pressing cycles, as well as the temperature and duration of fermentation, are aimed at obtaining wines with the characteristics described above. In particular, the organoleptic characteristics of ‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ Pinot Grigio wine, which have now come to represent the reference organoleptic style, and thus the factor that makes it unique and distinct from Pinot Grigios from other areas, are the result of the interaction between these environmental factors and the combination of human factors resulting from the experience and knowledge gained over time by the winegrowers. Even in the case of the ‘delle Venezie’/‘Beneških okolišev’ Bianco, the specific qualitative and organoleptic characteristics, and balanced acidic and aromatic profile, which bring out the pleasing aroma and therefore the overall elegance of the wines, are the result of the interaction between these environmental factors and the combination of human factors.

10. Essential further conditions None.

Link to the product specification

https://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/12853 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 58/27

Publication of the amended single document following the approval of a minor amendment pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

(2020/C 58/10)

The European Commission has approved this minor amendment in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 664/2014 (1).

The application for approval of this minor amendment can be consulted in the Commission’s eAmbrosia database.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘KRAŠKA PANCETA’

EU No: PGI-SI-00833-AM01 – 23 January 2019

PDO ( ) PGI (X)

1. Name ‘Kraška panceta’

2. Member State or Third Country Slovenia

3. Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1. Product type Class 1.2.Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)

3.2. Description of the product to which the name in (1) applies ‘Kraška panceta’ is a traditional dried meat product with a characteristic rectangular shape. The minimum weight of the final product is 2,2 kg. ‘Kraška panceta’ is produced from lean bacon. It is prepared for drying with the skin and without ribs. The dry salting procedure using only sea salt and the drying and maturing without heat treatment contribute to the characteristic organoleptic properties of the thin slices. The lean part of the panceta is dry and firm and remains appropriately elastic under pressure. The rib indentations are quite visible. The skin is hard and smooth and is removed just before consumption. As they mature, the lean sections of the panceta acquire a characteristic pink colour. The fat is creamy white in colour. A slice is made up predominantly of lean meat with thin strata of fat running through it. The organoleptic properties particularly include the external appearance of a finely cut slice, which must be tender in texture. The lean meat and the fat must be firmly connected. The slice must have a full, harmonic aroma and a sweet, non-salty flavour. Salt content is no more than 6 %, the degree of drying attained must be at least 33 %, aw must be no more than 0,92, protein content must be at least 15 % and fat content must be at least 36 %.

3.3. Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only) Bacon from fleshy breeds of pig is selected for the production of ‘Kraška panceta’. The bacon cut comprises part of the chest section with at least nine visible rib indentations. The fleshy part of the flank is also included in the bacon. Typical for ‘Kraška panceta’ is a standard rectangular bacon cut measuring 45 to 55 cm in length and 18 to 24 cm in width. The minimum weight of a fresh bacon cut is 4 kg. For drying, the bacon is prepared with the skin and without the ribs, with the sides cut level, and the lean meat and skin must be unblemished. The soft fat on the inside is removed.

(1) OJ L 179, 19.6.2014, p. 17. C 58/28 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

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

All the steps in the production of ‘Kraška panceta’ (selection of raw materials, salting, drying/maturing) must take place in the defined geographical area.

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

‘Kraška panceta’ with a protected geographical indication (PGI) is sold in the form of whole or half pieces, branded on the skin on the back part with the ‘Kraška panceta’ logo. To improve availability to buyers (delicatessen sales), the panceta may be cut into smaller pieces of a uniform size. To preserve its characteristic organoleptic properties, the characteristic red colour of the lean meat and the creamy white colour of the bacon fat, detailed technological supervision of the process of cutting and packaging ‘Kraška panceta’ is of paramount importance. Contact with air, making the meat subject to oxidation processes, can significantly impair the quality of the bacon. For that reason, ‘Kraška panceta’ may be cut and commercially packaged only in facilities registered for the production of ‘Kraška panceta’. Thanks to these, the product can be packaged immediately, oxidation caused by exposure to air or inappropriate temperatures can be prevented and the desired necessary microbiological safety of the product can be ensured. This system ensures ongoing supervision, full traceability and preservation of the typical properties of ‘Kraška panceta’ that are of the utmost importance for authenticity and consumer confidence.

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

All producers that have been awarded certificates of conformity with the production specification are entitled to mark their products with the ‘Kraška panceta’ name and logo. The logo consists of a stylised image of bacon with the inscription ‘Kraška panceta’. The producer’s registration number is placed next to the logo. The use of the logo is compulsory for all forms of panceta that are marketed. Whole pieces of panceta also have the identification mark branded on the skin.

‘Kraška panceta’ must also be identified with the words ‘protected geographical indication’ and the national quality symbol.

4. Concise definition of the geographical area

The production area for ‘Kraška panceta’ is delimited by a line running from Kostanjevica na Krasu to Opatje Selo, from there to the border between Slovenia and Italy and along that border to the Lipica border crossing, from there along the road to the settlement of Lokev, then along the road to Divača, from there in a straight line to the village of Vrabče and on to Štjak, Selo, Krtinovica, Kobdilj, and from there in a straight line through Mali Dol to Škrbina towards Lipa and Temnica and back to Kostanjevica na Krasu. All the above-mentioned villages form part of the geographical area.

5. Link with the geographical area

The Karst (Kras) is one of the largest landscape areas in Slovenia. It is an undulating limestone plateau with a typical Karst terrain (valleys, sinkholes, side-valleys, chasms and underground caves). Limestone soil is characteristic of the Karst; on this substratum has formed the famous red soil of the Karst region, often known as ‘terra rossa’. There is little soil on the surface, which is mainly rocky, even though grasses, bushes or thin forest do grow in some places.

The proximity of the sea is the predominant influence on the climate in the Karst region. The mild Mediterranean climate encounters cold continental air. Temperature swings are common in the Karst region, where there is an influx of cold continental air into the Mediterranean area in the form of the Karst bora wind. The proximity of the sea means that, in the midst of winter, there is often a sharp rise in the temperature after days of icy bora winds. Whenever snow falls, it soon melts. The proximity of the sea has a significant effect in the summer, when hot clear weather predominates. The diverse formation of the Karst plateau and the immediate vicinity of the sea mean that there is always a wind or breeze, promoting a comparatively low level of relative humidity.

The natural conditions of the geographical area offer favourable microclimatic conditions for drying meat, which local people have exploited since time immemorial. They find the right combination of temperature and humidity using different rooms in the thick-walled Karst houses. Farmers transfer pršut (hams), panceta (fatty bacon), vratovina (pork neck), sausages and other products from one room to another in the constant search for the right combination of humidity and temperature for the individual technological stages of the maturing process. Thus, over time, technical skills and practical knowledge have evolved with experience and have become permanently established amongst local people. 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 58/29

The geographical indication ‘Kraška panceta’ is based on the tradition of production and its reputation. In the Karst region, the mild Mediterranean climate encounters cold continental air. The diverse formation of the Karst plateau and the immediate vicinity of the sea mean that there is always a wind or breeze, promoting a comparatively low level of relative humidity. The favourable natural drying conditions and market demand have prompted local people, when producing pieces of bacon, to meet that demand. There is an extremely long tradition of curing bacon, which was recorded at least as far back as 1689. Over time, technical skills have evolved with experience, have become permanently established amongst local people and have been handed down from one generation to the next. Thanks to their work, the people of the Karst region have contributed towards producing the standard recognisable shape and organoleptic properties of ‘Kraška panceta’. The specificity of ‘Kraška panceta’ lies in the rectangular bacon cut, which comprises part of the chest section containing at least nine rib indentations and part of the flank. This cut provides the right balance between lean meat and fat. The bacon is lean with a low proportion of fat. Another specific characteristic is that only the traditional method of dry salting with sea salt is used. No heat treatment is used in the drying/maturing phase either, which takes place at temperatures below 18 °C, thus preventing any deterioration of proteins due to heat. In this way, the firmness of the fat tissue is preserved as well. Together with careful monitoring of the drying/maturing phase, these procedures give ‘Kraška panceta’ its characteristic quality, as a result of which it is appreciated by consumers and has become a commercially successful product. Unlike other regions in Slovenia, the Karst people always use exclusively dry salting and a moderate quantity of salt when producing ‘Kraška panceta’. In other areas of Slovenia brine is usually used, or a combination of dry and wet salting. The dry salting process and the relatively long period of maturing at quite low temperatures have a significant impact on the characteristic organoleptic characteristics of ‘Kraška panceta’. Thanks to its maturity and characteristic smell and taste, ‘Kraška panceta’ is a gastronomic speciality, which, together with the Karst prosciutto (Kraški pršut), has become a standard appetiser on ceremonial occasions. A new era in the production of ‘Kraška panceta’ dawned in 1977, when producers began operating production units equipped with special technology. There is testimony to the reputation of ‘Kraška panceta’ in various works of literature, brochures, leaflets, etc. Back in 1978 ‘Kraška panceta’ was presented in the leaflet of one of the producers. Dr Stanislav Renčelj presented ‘Kraška panceta’ in the books ‘Suhe mesnine narodne posebnosti’ (Dried meat products — national specialities) (1991), ‘Kraška kuhinja’ (Karst cuisine) (1999), ‘Suhe mesnine na Slovenskem’ (Slovenian dried meat products) (2008) and ‘Okusi Krasa’ (Flavours of the Karst) (2009). ‘Kraška panceta’ was presented as a Slovenian gastronomic speciality in the book ‘Okusiti Slovenijo’ (Taste Slovenia) by Dr Janez Bogataj (2007). It was also presented in several promotional publications, such as the trilingual publication ‘Do odličnosti za dober okus, Slovenija (1998)’ (Rise to Excellence for the Gourmet, Slovenia, Dem Exzellenten Genuß entgegen, Slowenien), in ‘Edamus, Bibamus, Gaudeamus’ (Interreg III project, 2006), ‘Kras in Kraške posebnosti’ (Karst and Karst specialities) (Phare programme), ‘Pomlad Kraških dobrot’ (The blossoming of Karst delicacies) (Karst pilot project, 2001), ‘Dobrote Krasa in Brkinov’ (Delicacies of the Karst and Brkini regions) (Municipality of Sežana, 2010), etc. The producers of ‘Kraška panceta’ take part in the International Agricultural and Food Fair in Gornja Radgona, at which ‘Kraška panceta’ has been awarded high distinctions and prizes over the past ten years.

Reference to publication of the specification

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

http://www.mkgp.gov.si/si/delovna_podrocja/kmetijstvo/zascita_kmetijskih_pridelkov_oziroma_zivil/specifikacije_kme tijskih_pridelkov_in_zivil_zascitenih_pri_evropski_komisiji/specifikacije_v_postopku_potrditve_pri_eu_komisiji/ C 58/30 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

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

(2020/C 58/11)

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

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘POMME DE TERRE DE NOIRMOUTIER’

EU No: PGI-FR-02434 – 11 September 2018

PDO ( ) PGI (X)

1. Name(s) ‘Pomme de terre de Noirmoutier’

2. Member State or third country France

3. Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1. Type of product Class 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed

3.2. Description of product to which the name in (1) applies The ‘Pomme de terre de Noirmoutier’ is a fresh and delicate edible tuber harvested up to 31 August after a period of cultivation outdoors for a maximum of 130 days. It is produced from varieties of Solanum tuberosum L. and hybrids thereof, included in a list of varieties selected by the group, in accordance with a procedure for introduction and exclusion. This procedure is intended to ensure that the authorised varieties comply with the following varietal selection criteria: good distribution among the sizes used, maximum dry matter content, rapid speed of tuber formation. After each amendment, this list is distributed to producers, the inspection body and the competent supervisory authorities. The special characteristics of the ‘Pomme de terre de Noirmoutier’ are as follows: — flesh that is predominantly yellow in colour, — a thin skin which is quite easily detached before cooking (without peeling), — tubers of a size of not less than 17 mm and not more than 70 mm, with a permitted difference in each package of not more than 25 mm, — a maximum percentage of dry matter (≤ 22 %).

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

3.4. Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area The preparation and planting of the seedlings, the harvesting, sorting and grading of the product take place in the geographical area.

(1) OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1. 21.2.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 58/31

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

The potatoes must be dispatched not later than five working days after packaging. They are presented for sale to the consumer in units with a capacity of between 250 g and 5 kg. For loose retail sales or sale to restaurants, they are packed in packs weighing no more than 15 kg.

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

In addition to the compulsory information provided for by legislation on labelling and the presentation of foodstuffs, each pack of potatoes shows:

— the registered name of the product and the PGI symbol of the European Union in the same visual field,

— the name and address of the packing centre

— the acronym and address of the Vendée Qualité group.

4. Concise definition of the geographical area

The ‘Pomme de terre de Noirmoutier’ PGI geographical area includes the following municipalities in the Vendée department: Noirmoutier en l’Ile, l’Epine, La Guérinière and Barbâtre.

5. Link with the geographical area

The protected geographical indication ‘Pomme de terre de Noirmoutier’ is based mainly on its duly acquired special reputation and on the know-how of the producers, which, helped by a particular and favourable natural environment, made it possible for this product to become one of the best-known potatoes in France.

The island of Noirmoutier, with an area of 48 km2, has a low altitude and a predominantly flat terrain. The island rests on a granite and limestone base, on which alluvium has been deposited over time by the ocean currents. The soils used for cultivation on the island are essentially sandy to sandy-loamy, which drain easily and warm up rapidly.

The island benefits from an oceanic climate, which is mild and damp in winter, with frequent winds (west-south- westerly), significantly milder temperatures in winter and spring than in the neighbouring mainland and a relatively dry summer starting from May. The number of hours of sunshine is much higher (2 200 hours/year) than on the nearby mainland (+ 300 hours), especially in spring.

The first potato crops on the island of Noirmoutier date back to the end of the 18th century. As early as 1796, the island authorities asked the inhabitants to stop cultivating potatoes only in gardens but to do so in open fields in areas that have proved favourable to this production. According to the Historical Archives Service, the island was home to 300 ha of potatoes in 1860, with a specialisation in ‘early’ production.

Since 1875, the product’s reputation and scarcity led to growers from Noirmoutier to sell it in the markets of Saint- Nazaire, Nantes and England (1,500 tonnes in 1881), with deliveries certified already in May. The reputation was such that English companies set up on the island during the 1880s to produce potatoes.

The constant concern to maintain and improve the quality of the product gave rise to the famous Bonnotte de Noirmoutier variety in the 1920s, which would become a reference quality potato in 1938 (Jean Feytaud, La pomme de terre (The Potato), Que sais-je, 1949, p. 66).

In 1939, a farmers’ union was established against a backdrop of price conflicts between traders and producers. This union was a precursor to the potato producers’ cooperative of the island of Noirmoutier, which in 1950 accounted for an output of 4 000 tonnes of ‘early’ potatoes.

The thirty or so producers making up this cooperative, who are referred to locally as ‘Pataquous’, have small farms specialised in potatoes (almost twice as small as the national average). These small-scale producers pass on the experience gained, often from generation to generation, while improving their production techniques in an environment characterised by strong collective cohesion and mutual assistance.

This know-how is reflected, in particular, through early preparation of the soil in ridges, the installation of irrigation systems, the work of selecting varieties with flesh which is mostly yellow in colour suited to the island environment, and systematic pre-germination of planting stock. The work also includes the management and control of lifting from mid-March, as well as transport and preparation arrangements to preserve the freshness and fragility of the product before dispatch. C 58/32 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 21.2.2020

The ‘Pomme de terre de Noirmoutier’ has been celebrated each year for more than 20 years, starting at the end of April - beginning of May, and attracting several thousand people to each event. The agricultural cooperative has also created a ‘Pomme de terre de Noirmoutier’ fan club, which brings together consumers or authors of culinary blogs and many famous chefs from France and abroad. ‘Pommes de terre de Noirmoutier’ are harvested until the end of August after a short period of cultivation in the open. They are also among the first to be marketed in the early spring on the French market. They have a thin skin that is easily detached before cooking and a maximum dry matter content. The reputation of the ‘Pomme de terre de Noirmoutier’ has been built over two centuries of history, making it attractive to both regional and foreign consumers. Its characteristics, such as the early first harvest, the short period of cultivation in the open, the fineness of the skin and its maximum dry matter content, are directly linked to the properties of the light, well-draining soils, which warm up quickly and thus assist the rapid development of the tubers. The temperatures and the sunshine that is significantly greater on the island than on the neighbouring mainland (particularly in spring) also contribute to this characteristic growing cycle. The professional know-how and the collective management of the stages of production, such as pre-germination, preparation of the soil into ridges and the continuous varietal selection, have made it possible to establish a reputation for the production of potatoes on the island of Noirmoutier that has never abated. The island environment, with its collective and social cohesion, has been decisive in building that reputation. The suitability of Noirmoutier potatoes for cooking (steaming, frying, etc.) have been recognised for many years by consumers and chefs. Thus, for example, in 1996, during an auction at the Hotel Drouot supervised by Pierre Cornette, notary at Saint-Cyr, the first lot of 5 kg of Noirmoutier potatoes reached 15 000 francs, making them more expensive than truffles! These days, the average price of ‘Pomme de terre de Noirmoutier’ is generally 2 to 5 times higher than the average price for other potatoes marketed in the same period, whilst having a market share of less than 10% in volume terms. The ‘Pomme de terre de Noirmoutier’, a real building block of the island’s heritage, and the essential activity of the island’s agricultural economy, contributes as much as tourism, fisheries and salt marshes to the life and identity of the island of Noirmoutier. Today, the reputation of ‘Pomme de terre de Noirmoutier’ is still intact and recent opinion surveys place Noirmoutier at the top of the French regions valued for their early potatoes.

Reference to publication of the specification

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

https://extranet.inao.gouv.fr/fichier/CDC-PDTNoirmoutier.pdf

ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition) ISSN 1725-2423 (paper edition)

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