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7.2.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 49/3 COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 31 January 2019 on the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union of an application for amendment of a specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 105 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Πλαγιές Πάικου (Playies Paikou) (PGI)) (2019/C 49/04) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 97(3) thereof, Whereas: (1) Greece has sent an application for amendment of the specification for the name ‘Πλαγιές Πάικου’ (Playies Paikou) in accordance with Article 105 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. (2) The Commission has examined the application and concluded that the conditions laid down in Articles 93 to 96, Article 97(1), and Articles 100, 101 and 102 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 have been met. (3) In order to allow for the presentation of statements of opposition in accordance with Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308 /2013, the application for amendment of the specification for the name ‘Πλαγιές Πάικου’ (Playies Paikou) should be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Sole Article The application for amendment of the specification for the name ‘Πλαγιές Πάικου’ (Playies Paikou) (PGI) in accordance with Article 105 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, is contained in the Annex to this Decision. In accordance with Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308 /2013, the publication of this Decision confers the right to oppose the amendment of the specification referred to in the first paragraph of this Article within two months of the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Done at Brussels, 31 January 2019. For the Commission Phil HOGAN Member of the Commission (1) OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671. C 49/4 EN Official Journal of the European Union 7.2.2019 ANNEX ‘Πλαγιές Πάικου’ (Playies Paikou) PGI-GR-A1088-AM01 Date of application: 14.4.2016 REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 1. Rules applicable to the amendment Article 105 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 — Non-minor modification 2. Description and reasons for amendment 2.1. Changes to the varietal composition of the white wine The Playies Paikou technical file PGI-GR-A1088, Product Specification and Single Document have been amended to include the varieties Xinomavro (with white wine fermentation), Negoska (with white wine fermentation), Viognier, Gewürztraminer and Riesling in any proportions in the varietal composition of the white wine (dry, medium dry, semi-sweet and sweet). The Xinomavro and Negoska varieties, are successfully used to produce a very interesting white wine. This practice is already being followed with success in other areas, such as neighbouring Naousa and Amintaio, and is also included in the product specification for the PGI Imathia. Furthermore, winegrowers in the area have also planted new recommended (Gewürztraminer and Riesling) and authorised (Viognier) varieties; this has resulted in exceptional and characterful wines that reflect the specific char acteristics of our area’s vineyards. They have adapted well to local growing conditions. The white wines produced from the Xinomavro, Negoska, Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Viognier varieties have the same characteristics as the white wines described in the technical file for Geographical Indication Playies Paikou wines. The product specification has been amended as follows: — The first paragraph of the section ‘Authorised wine grape varieties’ of the Product Specification has been replaced by the following: ‘Playies Paikou (PGI) white wine (dry, medium dry, semi-sweet and sweet) is produced from grapes of the following varieties: Roditis, Malagouzia, Asyrtiko, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Viognier, as well as Xinomavro (with white wine fermentation) and Negoska (with white wine fermentation). These varieties may be used in any proportions.’ — The first paragraph of the section ‘Wine-making practices’ of the Product Specification has been replaced by the following: ‘White winemaking: Playies Paikou (PGI) white wine is produced using state-of-the-art white winemaking technology; the temperature during alcoholic fermentation must not exceed 20 °C. In the case of the red grape varieties Xinomavro and Negoska, the white wine fermentation method is used.’ This amendment is reflected in the following sections of the Product Specification and the Single Document: ‘Main wine grapes’, ‘Authorised wine grape varieties’, the ‘Description of the wines’ and its subsection ‘Organoleptic char acteristics’ of the section on white wine (dry, medium dry, semi-sweet and sweet) and the section ‘Winemaking practices’, where information is added on making white wine from red grape varieties. The section ‘Link with the geographical area’ of the Single Document and the Product Specification is also affected, in particular the subsections ‘Product details’ and ‘Causal interaction’. 2.2. Addition of sweet rosé wine The Playies Paikou technical file PGI-GR-A1088, Product Specification and Single Document have been amended to include sweet rosé wine. In recent years the area’s winemakers have been producing sweet rosé wines that have become established on the market. Specifically, the following has been added at the end of the ‘Description of the wines’ section in the Product Specification: ‘4. Sweet Rosé Wine Detailed characteristics: — Minimum actual alcoholic strength: 11,5 % vol. — Minimum natural alcoholic strength: 11,0 % vol. 7.2.2019 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 49/5 — Total sugar content (g/l): Minimum 45 — Total acidity expressed as tartaric acid (g/l): Minimum 4,8-Maximum 12,0 — Volatile acidity expressed as acetic acid (g/l): Maximum 1,08 (18 meq/l) — Maximum sulphur dioxide content of the wines (total): 250 mg/l Organoleptic characteristics: Strong pomegranate colour. Scents of red berry jam and red roses. Rich taste with sweet aftertaste. For the values of the maximum total alcoholic strength, the limits provided for in the relevant EU legislation apply.’ The last paragraph of the section ‘Authorised wine grape varieties’ of the Product Specification has been replaced by the following: ‘Playies Paikou (PGI) rosé wine (dry, medium dry, semi-sweet and sweet) is produced from fresh grapes of the Xino mavro, Limnio, Negoska, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot varieties. These varieties may be used in any proportions.’ This amendment is also reflected in the sections ‘Description of the wines’ and ‘Authorised wine grape varieties’ of the Single Document. 2.3. Updating the technical file for Playies Paikou (PGI) In addition to the amendments requested, and for the purposes of updating the technical file, we have made the following changes to the Product Specification: (a) we have added/replaced national provisions on the applicable requirements and controls for PDO and PGI wines and (b) w e have amended the information on the competent inspection authorities. Specifically, the section ‘INSPECTION AUTHORITIES’, has been replaced by the following: ‘INSPECTION AUTHORITIES The Ministry of Rural Development and Food Directorate-General for Food Directorate: Food Use and Technology Unit: Wine and Alcoholic Beverages Address: Menandrou 22 10552 Athens GREECE Tel. +30 2102125113, 2102125145 Fax +30 2105245195 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Directorates for the Rural Economy and Veterinary Affairs Regional Plant Protection, Quality and Phytosanitary Control Centres.’ This modification relates to the Product Specification only and not to the Single Document. SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. Registered name ‘Πλαγιές Πάικου’ (Playies Paikou) 2. Geographical indication type PGI — protected geographical indication 3. Categories of grapevine products 1. Wine 4. Description of the wine(s) DRY ROSÉ WINE Dark purple in colour with rosy highlights. Powerful bouquet dominated by notes of rose and citrus. Balanced with the right amount of acidity and an aftertaste of flowers that lingers on the palate. — Total alcoholic strength: Minimum 11,5 % vol. — Minimum natural alcoholic strength: 11,0 % vol. C 49/6 EN Official Journal of the European Union 7.2.2019 — Total sugar content (g/l): Maximum 9,0 (where the sugar content exceeds 4 g/l, the conditions laid down in Annex XIV to Commission Regulation (EC) No 607/2009 apply) — Total acidity expressed as tartaric acid (g/l): Maximum 7,5 General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % vol.): Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % vol.): 11,5 Minimum total acidity: 3,5 in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre): 18 Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre): 200 For the value of the maximum alcoholic strength, the values provided for in the relevant EU legislation apply. MEDIUM DRY ROSÉ WINE Dark purple in colour with rosy highlights. Powerful bouquet dominated by notes of rose and citrus. Balanced with the right amount of acidity and an aftertaste of flowers that lingers on the palate. Pleasant sensation of balance between acidity and