Official Journal C 139 of the European Union

Volume 64 English edition Information and Notices 20 April 2021

Contents

II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2021/C 139/01 Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10081— KION/Jungheinrich/HSP) (1) ...... 1

2021/C 139/02 Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10143 — Inter-Risco/Unavets/OneVet) (1) ...... 2

IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2021/C 139/03 Euro exchange rates — 19 April 2021 ...... 3

2021/C 139/04 Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates applicable as from 1 May 2021 (Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004)) ...... 4

EN (1) Text with EEA relevance. V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2021/C 139/05 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10215 — CVC/Carlyle/MedRisk) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (1) ...... 5

2021/C 139/06 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10236 — Goldman Sachs/Oikos) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (1) ...... 7

2021/C 139/07 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10059 — SK hynix/Intel’s NAND and SSD business) (1) . . . . . 8

2021/C 139/08 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10219 — Cerberus/Koch Industries/PQ Performance Chemicals) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (1) ...... 9

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2021/C 139/09 Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 ...... 11

2021/C 139/10 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

Corrigenda

2021/C 139/11 Corrigendum to EFTA Surveillance Authority communication pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community – Establishment of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services (OJ C 132, 15.4.2021) ...... 29

2021/C 139/12 Corrigendum to EFTA Surveillance Authority communication pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community – Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations (OJ C 132, 15.4.2021) ...... 30

(1) Text with EEA relevance. 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/1

II

(Information)

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10081— KION/Jungheinrich/HSP)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 139/01)

On 12 April 2021, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No. 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in German language and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available: — in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, — in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32021M10081. EUR-Lex is the online access to the European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1. C 139/2 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 20.4.2021

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10143 — Inter-Risco/Unavets/OneVet)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 139/02)

On 14 April 2021, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available: — in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, — in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32021M10143. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1. 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/3

IV

(Notices)

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates (1) 19 April 2021

(2021/C 139/03)

1 euro =

Currency Exchange rate Currency Exchange rate

USD US dollar 1,2035 CAD Canadian dollar 1,5038 JPY Japanese yen 130,09 HKD Hong Kong dollar 9,3475 DKK Danish krone 7,4364 NZD New Zealand dollar 1,6750 GBP Pound sterling 0,86355 SGD Singapore dollar 1,6014 KRW South Korean won 1 340,89 SEK Swedish krona 10,0985 ZAR South African rand 17,1398 CHF Swiss franc 1,0998 CNY Chinese yuan renminbi 7,8323 ISK Iceland króna 151,70 HRK Croatian kuna 7,5713 NOK Norwegian krone 9,9733 IDR Indonesian rupiah 17 463,33 BGN Bulgarian lev 1,9558 MYR Malaysian ringgit 4,9626 CZK Czech koruna 25,903 PHP Philippine peso 58,223 HUF Hungarian forint 360,23 RUB Russian rouble 91,7527 PLN Polish zloty 4,5473 THB Thai baht 37,589 RON Romanian leu 4,9260 BRL Brazilian real 6,7056 TRY Turkish lira 9,7198 MXN Mexican peso 23,8860 AUD Australian dollar 1,5491 INR Indian rupee 90,0675

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

Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates applicable as from 1 May 2021 139/4 (Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004 (1)))

(2021/C 139/04)

Base rates calculated in accordance with the Communication from the Commission on the revision of the method for setting the reference and discount rates (OJ C 14, 19.1.2008, p. 6.). EN Depending on the use of the reference rate, the appropriate margins have still to be added as defined in this communication. For the discount rate this means that a margin of 100 basis points has to be added. The Commission Regulation (EC) No 271/2008 of 30 January 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 foresees that, unless otherwise provided for in a specific decision, the recovery rate will also be calculated by adding 100 basis points to the base rate.

Modified rates are indicated in bold.

Previous table published in OJ C 87, 15.3.2021, p. 6.

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1.1.2021 31.1.2021 -0,45 -0,45 0,00 -0,45 0,44 -0,45 0,06 -0,45 -0,45 -0,45 -0,45 -0,45 0,22 0,80 -0,45 -0,45 -0,45 -0,45 -0,45 -0,45 -0,45 0,23 -0,45 2,07 0,00 -0,45 -0,45 0,15 the European Uni on 20.4.2021

(1) OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1. 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/5

V

(Announcements)

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10215 — CVC/Carlyle/MedRisk) Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 139/05)

1. On 13 April 2021, 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: — CVC Capital Partners SICAV-FIS S.A. (‘CVC’, Luxembourg), — The Carlyle Group, Inc. (‘Carlyle’, United States), — MedRisk Holdco, LLC (‘MedRisk’, United States), controlled by Carlyle.

CVC and Carlyle acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of MedRisk.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for CVC: management of investment funds and platforms holding interests in companies active in various industries primarily in Europe, United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, — for Carlyle: global alternative asset manager of funds active globally across different investment disciplines, including corporate private equity, real estate, and natural resources funds, — for MedRisk: supplier of managed physical therapy for the workers’ compensation industry and related market sectors in the United States.

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 the treatment of certain concentrations under 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.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’). (2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5. C 139/6 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 20.4.2021

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.10215 — CVC/Carlyle/MedRisk

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 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/7

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10236 — Goldman Sachs/Oikos) Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 139/06)

1. On 8 April 2021, 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: — Goldman Sachs Group, Inc (‘Goldman Sachs’, USA), — Oikos Holding GmbH (‘Oikos’, Germany).

Goldman Sachs’acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Oikos.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares in Oikos.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Goldman Sachs: global investment banking, securities and investment management. It provides a range of banking, securities and investment services worldwide, — for Oikos: planning, construction, development, manufacturing and selling of prefabricated houses.

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.10236 — Goldman Sachs/Oikos

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 139/8 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 20.4.2021

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10059 — SK hynix/Intel’s NAND and SSD business)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 139/07)

1. On 13 April 2021, 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: — SK hynix Inc. (‘SK hynix’, Korea), — Intel’s NAND and SSD business (‘Target Business’, USA).

SK hynix acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of parts of Intel, the Target Business.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of assets.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for SK hynix: multinational company active in (i) memory semiconductors, such as Dynamic Random Access Memory (‘DRAM’) and NAND flash memory, (ii) storage solutions such as NAND-based SSDs, and (iii) system semiconductors, such as Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (‘CMOS’) image sensors, — for the Target Business: active in developing, designing, manufacturing, assembling, testing, marketing and selling products utilizing the non-volatile memory technology, commonly referred to within the semiconductor industry as NAND flash memory. The Target Business is also active in developing, designing, manufacturing, assembling, testing, marketing and selling SSDs that utilize NAND flash memory.

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

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

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

M.10059 — SK hynix/Intel’s NAND and SSD business

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’). 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/9

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10219 — Cerberus/Koch Industries/PQ Performance Chemicals) Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 139/08)

1. On 14 April 2021, 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: — Cerberus Capital Management L.P. (‘Cerberus’, USA), — Koch Minerals & Trading (‘KM&T’, USA), controlled by Koch Industries, Inc. (‘KII’, USA), — PQ LLC, PQ International Cooperative UA and PQ Netherlands Cooperative LLC (Netherlands) and PQ Silicates Limited, PQ China (Hong Kong) Limited (Hong Kong) (together ‘PQ Performance Chemicals’), controlled by PQ Group Holdings, Inc. (‘PQ Group’, USA).

Cerberus and KM&T acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of PQ Performance Chemicals.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Cerberus: investment in real property and personal property of all kinds worldwide. Some of the main sectors in which the undertakings controlled by the Cerberus Group generate turnover are financial services, manufacturing, building materials and real estate, — for KM&T: dry-bulk commodity handler, which markets and trades commodities such as petroleum coke, coal, sulfur, wood pulp and paper products. — for KII: control of a diverse portfolio of companies involved in refining and chemicals, process and pollution control equipment and technologies, minerals, fertilizers, commodity trading and services, polymers and fibers, glass, forest and consumer products, electronic connectors, ranching, printing and packing, enterprise software and investments, — for PQ Performance Chemicals: producer of sodium silica’s, downstream specialty silicas, zeolites and other derivatives. The products manufactured by PQ Performance Chemicals are used as input products across a range of personal care, cleaning, food and beverage and surface coating products.

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.10219 — Cerberus/Koch Industries/PQ Performance Chemicals

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’). (2) OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5. C 139/10 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 20.4.2021

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 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/11

OTHER ACTS

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

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

(2021/C 139/09)

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

COMMUNICATION OF STANDARD AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘SIERRAS DE MÁLAGA’

PDO-ES-A1480-AM02

Date of communication: 27.1.2021

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Improvements to the wording of the section on the protected name

DESCRIPTION:

Labelling terms such as traditional terms or smaller geographical units have been deleted.

Section A of the product specification has been amended, but the single document is not affected.

This is a standard amendment, since it does not fall under any of the categories provided for in Article 14(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33.

REASONS:

The deletion does not correspond to the content of the section where only the name to be protected should appear.

2. Improvements to the wording of the section on the description of the wines

DESCRIPTION:

The textual description of the wines covered by the PDO has been replaced by a table setting out the parameters and values required by the Designation of Origin and including a reference to European Union legislation.

The organoleptic description of the wines has been improved to facilitate checks by the operator and certification by the conformity assessment body.

Section B of the product specification and Section 4 of the single document have therefore been amended.

This is a standard amendment, since it does not fall under any of the categories provided for in Article 14(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33.

(1) OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2. C 139/12 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 20.4.2021

REASONS:

The wording of the analytical description of the wines has been improved. As regards the sensory information, the existing qualitative descriptions have been changed to attributes and descriptors defined for evaluation by a panel of sensory judges, in accordance with the requirements of standard UNE ISO 17025.

3. Improvements to the wording of the section on oenological practices

DESCRIPTION:

The definitions relating to the geographical scope (‘Production zone’, ‘Production area’ and ‘Sub-area’) have been moved to heading D ‘Demarcated geographical area’.

In subsection C.1, the wording has been revised in accordance with the criteria of verifiability (deletion of the expression ‘greater care’) and precision (deletion of the expression ‘generally’). The requirements on minimum natural alcoholic strength by wine category have been set out, including the requirement corresponding to wine from raisined grapes (which was missing). Reference to EU legislation has also been included.

In Subsection C.2, the definitions relating to the geographical scope (in this case ‘processing area’) have been moved to heading D ‘Demarcated geographical area’.

In Subsection C.3, the definitions relating to the geographical scope have been moved to heading D ‘Demarcated geographical area’. In the second paragraph the wording has been improved by deleting the word ‘generally’ and unambiguously detailing when the 1 000 litre containers can be used.

This amendment concerns Section C of the product specification and section 5(a) of the single document.

This is a standard amendment, since it does not fall under any of the categories provided for in Article 14(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33.

REASONS:

The wording has been tidied up and improved and the omission of the natural alcoholic strength limit for wines from raisined grapes has been corrected.

4. Expansion of the demarcated area

DESCRIPTION:

The definitions relating to the processing and ageing and maturing areas, and on the smaller geographical unit ‘production area’ and ‘sub-area’ have been moved and added under this heading.

The list of municipalities covered by the PDO has been expanded to comprise the entire province of Málaga by extending the ‘Serranía de Ronda’ sub-area and the areas of ‘Montes de Málaga’ and ‘Norte de Málaga’ and incorporating two new areas, i.e. ‘Costa Occidental’ [West Coast] and ‘Sierra de las Nieves’.

Section D of the product specification and Section 6 of the single document have been amended.

This is a standard amendment, since it does not fall under any of the categories provided for in Article 14(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33. Extending the demarcated area does not entail any change to the existing link, which remains unaltered.

REASONS:

The ancient historical link between the province of Málaga and winemaking is rooted in its mild climate which is ideal for the cultivation, development and exploitation of vines, as evidenced by the numerous references in the literature to the extent and breadth of the land occupied by vineyards throughout the territory before the Phylloxera blight struck.

The production area has traditionally been the entire province of Málaga. In fact, at the time of the Phylloxera blight (1874) some 112 000 hectares were devoted to vineyards located in every one of the province’s municipalities. This situation would be formally maintained during the twentieth century, from the first Regulation of 1935 published in the Gazette of Madrid No 123 of 3 May 1935 until the Regulation of 1976 published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) No 305 of 21 December 1976, in which the production area was limited to part of the province. 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/13

The recognition granted to the PDO ‘Sierras de Málaga’ in 2000 has been such a boost for the wine sector that winegrowers, wineries and the town councils of the province’s municipalities not included in the production area for the PDO submitted a formal application requesting that their municipalities be reinstated in the production area for the PDO:

The plots belonging to the reinstated municipalities share the same landscape and geographical characteristics as the areas and sub-areas currently included in the production area. None of the new municipalities, considered on their own or as part of a group (in the case of ‘Sierra de las Nieves’ or ‘Costa Occidental’), involves the introduction of production areas with new agro-climatic characteristics.

5. Introduction of yield limit in hectolitres per hectare

DESCRIPTION:

The information has been completed by expressing the maximum yield limits as hectolitres per hectare and in accordance with the national legislation on wine.

Section E of the product specification and Section 5(b) of the single document have been amended.

This is a standard amendment, since it does not fall under any of the categories provided for in Article 14(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33.

REASONS:

It is considered appropriate to limit the yield per hectare, both in kilos of grapes and in hectolitres of wine.

6. Introduction of new varieties

DESCRIPTION:

The list of white and red varieties that can be used to make wine protected by the PDO has been extended.

Section F of the product specification and Section 7 of the single document have been amended.

This is a standard amendment, since it does not fall under any of the categories provided for in Article 14(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33.

REASONS:

The Phylloxera blight at the end of the nineteenth century wreaked havoc on the varietal heritage, as well as diminishing and splitting up the area devoted to wine-growing, with vineyards throughout the province of Málaga being dispersed.

Since the 1980s, producers have been carrying out important innovative and experimental work on varieties, rescuing historical grapes and introducing others that have been proven to thrive in neighbouring wine-growing areas (and the types of wines obtained from them). This work culminated in the PDO ‘Sierras de Málaga’ being recognised in the year 2000.

Therefore the characteristics and typical features of the PDO ‘Sierras de Málaga’ are inextricably linked to the diverse natural environment and the structure of the territory (with vineyards being scattered and small in terms of dimensions). This increases the terroir factor and results in highly expressive quality wines.

Over the last eight years (the current version of the product specification dates from 2011), the focus on innovation among winegrowers involved in the PDO ‘Sierras de Málaga’ has led to the addition of new varieties to the list of recognised varieties in the product specification, due to the introduction of historical varieties originally grown in the area as well as others that have been proven to thrive in neighbouring wine-growing areas.

7. Improvements to the section on the link

DESCRIPTION:

The wording of the link has been revised and rearranged.

Section G of the product specification and Section 8 of the single document have been amended. C 139/14 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 20.4.2021

This is a standard amendment, since it does not fall under any of the categories provided for in Article 14(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33. The amendment is just to tidy up and improve the wording and the link remains unaltered.

REASONS:

The goal is to clearly and separately set out the human and natural factors involved in the production of the wines covered by the PDO, the main and distinguishing characteristics of these products, and the causal link between the factors involved in the production and processing stages and the final characteristics of the products obtained.

8. Improvements to the section on further conditions

DESCRIPTION:

Section H (‘Requirements applicable by the Regulatory Board’) has been adapted to comply with the headings of the product specification template established by the Commission in 2011, ‘FURTHER CONDITIONS’. The requirements of the product specification are applied by the operators and not by the Regulatory Board, so the first paragraph has therefore been deleted.

With regard to subsection H.1, the wording has been improved in order to better comply with Article 103(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2). As stated therein, the only requirement to qualify for using the PDO is that the wine is in conformity with the product specification and there is no requirement for operators to be registered with the Regulatory Board.

With regard to subsection H.4:

— The wording of the first paragraph concerning wines released for consumption already packaged or bottled has been improved, replacing ‘Community rules’ with ‘European Union rules or legislation’ and aligning the wording with the provisions of Article 27(2) ‘Packaging of protected products’ of the Operating Rules issued by the Regulatory Board.

— As regards the practice prior to labels being placed in circulation, the word ‘approval’ has been replaced by 'assessment’.

— As regards wine to be marketed in bulk, the wording has been improved to remove the contradiction between bulk and packaged wine. These definitions are mutually exclusive and there is no specific ‘bulk’ container, as any container of more than 60 litres qualifies.

— As regards the control measures for wines dispatched in bulk and bottled outside the production area, the wording has been improved to eliminate arbitrariness and clearly specify that the possible control measures should be those required in order for the product to qualify for certification.

— In the paragraphs on including references to smaller geographical units than the production area, the reference to the ‘procedure for using the brand as determined by the Regulatory Board’ has been deleted, given that the basic requirement for using these optional terms has already been defined in the previous text.

— The paragraph on the use of smaller geographical units other than those defined for the municipality, area and sub- area has been deleted, since it is a general reference to EU rules on how to proceed for future demarcations.

Section H of the product specification and Section 9 of the single document have been amended.

This is a standard amendment, since it does not fall under any of the categories provided for in Article 14(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33.

REASONS:

The aim is to make specific improvements to the text of this section of the product specification.

(2) OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671. 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/15

9. Update to information on control bodies

DESCRIPTION:

The reference to the EU rules for verifying compliance with the product specification has been updated with information on the competent authority for carrying out the checks and the entity that is responsible for verifying the product specifications.

Section I of the product specification has been amended, but the single document is not affected.

REASONS:

The information indicated has been updated.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name of the product

Sierras de Málaga

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine product

1. Wine

16. Wine from overripe grapes

4. Description of the wine(s)

White wine

Appearance: Pale yellow to old gold.

Aroma: Discernible aromatic intensity, fruity.

Taste: Discernible taste intensity, discernible acidity. Short to long finish.

* Any values not shown here comply with limits laid down in the applicable legislation.

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 10

Minimum total acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

Rosé wine

Appearance: Colour ranging from onion skin to reddish pink with ruby hints.

Aroma: Discernible aromatic intensity, fruity and floral.

Taste: Discernible taste intensity. Discernible acidity and astringency. Short to long finish.

* Any values not shown here comply with limits laid down in the applicable legislation. C 139/16 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 20.4.2021

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 11

Minimum total acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

Red wine

Appearance: Violet to slate red in colour.

Aroma: Discernible intensity, fruity.

Taste: Discernible taste intensity. Discernible acidity and density. With astringency. Short to very long finish.

* Any values not shown here comply with limits laid down in the applicable legislation.

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 12

Minimum total acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

Red wine from overripe grapes

Appearance: Violet to dark cherry in colour.

Aroma: Discernible aromatic intensity, fruity.

Taste: Discernible taste intensity; Discernible acidity and astringency. Density from light to highly discernible. Short to very long finish.

* Any values not shown here comply with limits laid down in the applicable legislation.

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 12

Minimum total acidity

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/17

5. Wine-making practices

a. Specific oenological practices

Specific oenological practice Ageing shall be carried out in oak barrels using the ‘añadas’ system. References to the traditional terms ‘Crianza’, ‘Reserva’ and ‘Gran Reserva’ as laid down in the applicable national legislation can be used for the wines on an optional basis.

Relevant restriction on making the wines The pressure applied in producing musts and wines shall be such that the yield does not exceed 70 % (l wine/kg of grapes). No artificial sweetening or enrichment of the natural alcoholic strength is permitted. Both the natural alcoholic strength and the residual sugars in the wines covered by the PDO must always be natural.

Growing practices The harvest must be made exclusively from healthy and ripe grapes. Overripe grapes may be used for wines with a residual sugar content of more than 4 grams per litre. The minimum natural alcoholic strength of eligible products in the ‘wine’ category shall be 10 % by volume. Grapes harvested from plots with a lower potential alcoholic strength are not suitable for making wines protected by the PDO, with the exception of the ‘wine from overripe grapes’ category, for which the natural alcoholic strength must be higher than 15 % by volume. In the ‘Serranía de Ronda’ sub-area, harvesting must be carried out by hand. The grapes must be placed in packages weighing not more than 30 kg and transported in the same containers.

b. Maximum yields

White grape varieties 12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare 84 hectolitres per hectare

Red grape varieties 9 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare 63 hectolitres per hectare

In the ‘Serranía de Ronda’ sub-area 9 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare 63 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area The production area for wines covered by the ‘Sierras de Málaga’ Designation of Origin is made up of the municipalities of: Málaga, Alameda, Alcaucín, Alfarnate, Alfarnatejo, Algarrobo, Algatocín, Alhaurín de la Torre, Alhaurín el Grande, Almáchar, Almargen, Almogía, Álora, Alozaina, Alpandeire, Antequera, Árchez, Archidona, Ardales, Arenas, Arriate, Atajate, Benadalid, Benahavís, Benalauría, Benalmdena, Benamargosa, Benamocarra, Benaoján, Benarrabá, El Borge, EL Burgo, Campillos, Canillas de Aceituno, Canillas de Albaida, Cañete la Real, Carratraca, Cartajima, Cártama, Casabermeja, Casarabonela, Casares, Coín, Colmenar, Comares, Cómpeta, Cortes de la Frontera, Cuevas Bajas, Cuevas del Becerro, Cuevas de San Marcos, Cútar, Estepona, Faraján, Frigiliana, Fuengirola, Fuentepiedra, Gaucín, Genalguacil, Guaro, Humilladero, Igualeja, Istán, Iznate, Jiména de líbar, Jubrique, Júzcar, Macharaviaya, Manilva, Marbella, Mijas, Moclinejo, Mollina, Monda, Montecorto, Montejaque, Nerja, Ojén, Parauta, Periana, Pizarra, Pujerra, Rincón de la Victoria, Riogordo, Ronda, Salares, Sayalonga, Sedella, Serrato, Sierra de Yeguas, Teba, Tolox, Torremolinos, Torrox, Totalán, Valle de Abdalajís, Vélez-Málaga, Villanueva de Algaidas, Villanueva de la Concepción, Villanueva del Rosario, Villanueva de Tapia, Villanueva del Trabuco, La Viñuela and Yunquera, which belong to the province of Málaga, as well as the municipalities of Benamejí and Palenciana in the province of Córdoba. Sub-area: A geographical unit smaller than the production area, which is a homogeneous geographical environment, and in which certain differentiated requirements apply. Area: A geographical unit smaller than the production area, which is characterised by a geographical environment with a certain homogeneity. C 139/18 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 20.4.2021

Within the production area covered by the ‘Sierras de Málaga’ Designation of Origin, a distinction is made between the sub-area traditionally designated ‘Serranía de Ronda’, a natural district to which the municipalities of Algatocín, Alpandeire, Arriate, Atajate, Benadalid, Benalauría, Benaoján, Benarrabá, Cartajima, Cortes de la Frontera, Cuevas del Becerro, Faraján, Gaucín, Genalgaucín, Igualeja, Jimena de Líbar, Jubrique, Júzcar, Montecorto, Montejaque, Parauta, Pujerra, Ronda and Serrato belong.

Within the production area, a distinction is also made for the following areas:

‘Axarquía’, to which the municipalities of Alcaucín, Alfarnate, Alfarnatejo, Algarrobo, Almáchar, Árchez, Arenas, Benamargosa, Benamocarra, Borge, Canillas de Aceituno, Canillas de Albaida, Comares, Cómpeta, Cútar, Frigiliana, Iznate, Macharaviaya, Moclinejo, Nerja, Periana, Rincón de la Victoria, Riogordo, Salares, Sayalonga, Sedella, Torrox, Totalán, Vélez-Málaga and La Viñuela belong.

‘Montes de Málaga’, to which the municipalities of Alhaurín de la Torre, Alhaurín el Grande, Almogía, Álora, Antequera (the part located south of the Sierra Pelada, Sierra de las Cabras, Sierra Prieta, Sierra del Co and Sierra de Camarolas mountains), Ardales, Carratraca, Cártama, Casabermeja, Coín, Colmenar, Málaga, Pizarra, Torremolinos and Villanueva de la Concepción belong.

‘Manilva’, to which the municipalities of Manilva, Casares and Estepona belong.

‘Costa Occidental’ [West Coast], to which the municipalities of Benahavís, Benalmádena, Fuengirola, Marbella and Mijas belong.

‘Norte de Málaga’, to which the municipalities of Alameda, Almargen, Antequera, Archidona, Benamejí, Campillos, Cañete la Real, Cuevas Bajas, Cuevas de San Marcos, Fuentepiedra, Humilladero, Mollina, Palenciana, Sierra de Yeguas, Teba, Valle de Abdalajís, Villanueva de Algaidas, Villanueva del Rosario, Villanueva de Tapia and Villanueva del Trabuco belong.

‘Sierra de las Nieves’, to which the municipalities of Alozaina, El Burgo, Casarabonela, Guaro, Istán, Monda, Ojén, Tolox and Yunquera belong.

7. Main wine grape variety(ies)

BLAUER LIMBERGER - BLAUFRÄNKISCH

CABERNET FRANC

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

CHARDONNAY

COLOMBARD

DORADILLA

GARNACHA BLANCA

GARNACHA TINTA

GEWÜRZTRAMINER

GRACIANO

JAÉN TINTO

MACABEO - VIURA

MALBEC

MALVASIA AROMÁTICA

MERLOT

MONASTRELL

MONTÚA - CHELVA 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/19

MOSCATEL DE ALEJANDRÍA

MOSCATEL DE GRANO MENUDO - MOSCATEL MORISCO

MOSCATEL NEGRO

PARDINA - JAÉN BLANCO

PEDRO XIMÉNEZ

PERRUNO

PETIT VERDOT

PINOT NOIR

RIESLING

ROME

SAUVIGNON BLANC

SYRAH

TEMPRANILLO

TINTILLA DE ROTA

TINTO VELASCO - BLASCO

VERDEJO

VERMENTINO

VIJARIEGO BLANCO - BIGIRIEGO

VIOGNIER

8. Description of the link(s)

The diversity of the types of wines and range of characteristics within those of the same type (white, rosé or red) reflect the interaction between the complex and diverse natural environment underpinning their production, the multitude of varieties of different origins (historical, adapted non-native and rescued native varieties) which thrive in the favourable climate of the production area, and the complexity of its relief. All of these factors contribute to vineyards being small, which increases the terroir effect.

The temperature pattern during ripening is particularly important, profoundly influencing the variability of nuances in the aromas and the quality of the polyphenols. Temperatures in the area are typically moderate, dropping at night-time. The warmth to be expected for the latitude is counterbalanced by the location in a climate transition zone and by other mesoclimate-related factors. One climate feature which is particularly relevant is the long hours of sunshine, as this favours the production of musts with the high natural strength needed for making wines from overripe grapes.

For reasons of composition, texture and/or gradient, the soils generally have good drainage. Combined with medium to low fertility levels, this boosts the concentration of aromatic compounds and enhances the finesse of the wines.

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

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

— The larger geographical unit may be indicated on an optional basis: ‘Andalusia’, the region in which the entire protected zone is contained. C 139/20 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 20.4.2021

— Smaller geographical units: references to the sub-area, the various production areas and the municipalities in the demarcated area are expressly regulated.

Link to the product specification

https://juntadeandalucia.es/export/drupaljda/PC_Sierras_de_Malaga_modificado.pdf 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/21

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

(2021/C 139/10)

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

‘Urueña’

PDO- ES-02485

Date of application: 13.11.2018

1. Name to be registered Urueña (es)

2. Geographical indication type PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine products 1. Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

WINE – Rosé wine The rosé wines are clear, raspberry-pink in colour and with no signs of turbidity. In the nose, they are clean and intense or very intense, with aromas from the fresh fruit and/or floral and/or caramel families. In the mouth, they are round and fresh with a hint of residual sweetness and a good balance of alcohol and acidity.

(*) The analytical parameters not laid down in this document shall comply with the rules in force.

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 12,5

Minimum total acidity 60,00 in milliequivalents per litre

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) 16,7

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) 180

WINE – Aged red wine The red wines are clear with no signs of turbidity, with very intense colours, either cherry or garnet red. At the rim, purple tones appear and the robe is high or very high. In the nose, they are clean and intense or very intense, with aromas from the red and/or black fruit and spicy and/or balsamic families. In the mouth, they are round and well- balanced with an intense aftertaste and a long or very long finish.

(*) The analytical parameters not laid down in this document shall comply with the rules in force.

(1) OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671. C 139/22 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 20.4.2021

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 13,00 Minimum total acidity 60,00 in milliequivalents per litre Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) 20,00 Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) 150

5. Wine-making practices

a. Essential oenological practices

Cultivation method The density of plantation must be at least 3 000 vine stocks per hectare. The spur pruning technique must be used and stocks must be green pruned to regulate the crop load and the balance between leaf area and crop weight. A drip irrigation system must be used. Integrated pest control techniques must be implemented. Only healthy grapes that have reached perfect ripeness (probable alcohol level of 12,5o) are to be used for wine labelled with the traditional term ‘Vino de pago’.

Specific oenological practice Grapes must be selected in advance before they reach the fermentation tanks. Each variety must be made into wine separately. Rosé wines: cold pellicular maceration and fermentation at a controlled temperature. Red wines: pre-fermentation maceration at less than 10 oC for 24-48 hours. Fermentation at a controlled temperature. Vertical or pneumatic hydraulic presses must be used. The wines must be aged in French or American oak barrels, maintaining a temperature of between 15 oC and 18 oC and relative humidity of 75 %. Relevant restriction on making the wines Maximum extraction rate: 70 litres per 100 kilograms of grapes.

b. Maximum yields 8 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare 56.00 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area The geographical area for ‘Urueña’ PDO is located in the municipality of Urueña in the province of Valladolid. It is a continuous portion of land spanning 78 hectares, identified by the following Land Parcel Information System (LPIS) references (*): Polygon 1: parcels 114, 117, 121, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 140, 168, 5154, 5155, 5156, 5157, 5158, 5159, 9022, 9023, 9024 and 10120. Polygon 8: plot 2 of parcel 101 and plot 1 of parcel 9001. The parcels owned by the applicant are as follows: parcels 114, 117, 121, 123, 124, 125, 127, 128, 132, 133, 168, 5158 and 5159 in polygon 1, and plot 2 of parcel 101 and plot 1 of parcel 9001 in polygon 8.

(*) As the LPIS is subject to updates, please note that these are references to the 2020 version. 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/23

7. Main wine grapes variety(ies)

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

MERLOT

SYRAH

TEMPRANILLO - TINTA DEL PAIS

8. Description of the link(s)

Characteristics of the geographical area

Natural factors

The geological, morphological, soil and climate characteristics of the geographical area defined in point 6 are uniform and different from those of the surrounding areas, as will be explained below. It fits the description of what is traditionally known as a ‘pago’ or winegrowing estate: a single uninterrupted portion of land, traditionally used to grow vines, with its own soil and microclimate characteristics that distinguish it from neighbouring areas. This uniformity and distinctiveness is usually determined by the existence of physical features such as rivers, watercourses and other features that define the landscape or by a combination of particular characteristics to be found in the area but not in its surroundings. In the specific case of ‘Urueña’ PDO, the area is defined by the watercourses formed by the Sequillo river and the Ermita and Veterinario streams. The natural factors that have an impact on this defined area are as follows:

1. The defined area is located in the municipality of Urueña, which is in the basin of the River Duero, at the point where the Sequillo river (a tributary of the Valderaduey) meets the Ermita stream. The area located to the north- west of Urueña is a plain at an altitude of between 710 m and 720 m above sea level, with contour lines running sub-parallel to the Sequillo river, in the north.

2. Urueña is located in the Autonomous Community of Castile and Leon – which is third in Spain in terms of land area devoted to winegrowing – and it belongs to the province of Valladolid, where there are five designations of origin. It is therefore located in an area that is very suitable for winegrowing, with environmental conditions that are very favourable for the production of quality wines. The history and culture of winegrowing in the area, together with the enthusiasm of the winegrowers, ensures readiness to adapt to existing and future technologies and approaches.

3. The results obtained in the zoning study entitled ‘Estudio de Suelos y Ordenación del Cultivo de la Vid en el pago vitícola de Urueña (Urueña, Valladolid)’ [Survey on the Soil and Vine Crop Organisation in the Urueña winegrowing area (Urueña, Valladolid)], conducted on the terroir by a team from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, provide a description and map of this location, with the conclusion that: ‘The intersection on the various maps of the environmental factors that were surveyed (climate, type of rock, geological formation, gradient, orientation and soil properties) clearly highlights the specificity of the geographical environment and the suitability of the ‘Urueña’ PDO area for producing quality wines, as its particular environmental characteristics make it different and distinct from other areas in its surroundings’. These properties and characteristics are shared not only by the parcels owned by the applicant and currently under vines, but also by the adjacent parcels that, together with them, form the defined area.

Climate

Based on the data gathered at the Spanish meteorological office’s weather stations at Castromonte and Villaderfrades, the full observatory for Valladolid (Airport) and the data available at the agri-climatic stations of Villapando and Medina de Rioseco, which belong to the SIAR network (the agri-climatic information system for irrigation), the temperature readings in the region do not vary much, with lower rainfall in the Monte de Urueña highlands and higher temperatures recorded in the valleys. Rainfall tends to be highest in the autumn and lowest in the summer (the order being autumn, spring, winter and summer) with totals of around 410 mm. In general it is a region that does not have mountainous features that could act as barriers, which allows moist air to come in due to the oceanic influence. C 139/24 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 20.4.2021

The active growing season ranges between April/May and October. The average annual temperature is about 11.4 oC. The average number of hours of sunshine per year is 2 650 hours.

The evapotranspiration figures reveal a moisture deficit when compared with the data on precipitation.

Climate and bioclimatic indices:

— De Martonne and Emberger climate index: Semi-arid, Mediterranean type

— Gaussen ombrothermic diagrams: 4 dry months (June to September)

— Köppen climate classification: Csb (temperate climate with warm, dry summer, average temperature in warmest month below 22 oC and more than 4 months with temperatures above 10 °C)

— Huglin’s index (heliothermal potential): 1 940 to 2 000 degrees

— Effective thermal integral (Winkler): Around 1 400 to 1 500 degrees (zone II)

These values indicate that the area is suited to growing vine varieties used to produce quality wines. The ‘Urueña’ PDO is located in a single, well-defined mesoclimate – distinct from the other twenty-three found in the Autonomous Community of Castile and Leon – whose relative characteristics are shaped by the shelter and protection offered on the eastern side by the nearby wind-swept plateau (>110 m) and the proximity of the trough and valley floor areas of the drainage network.

Geology, lithology and geomorphology

The type of rock (lithology) found in the ‘Urueña’ PDO area is formed by two Tertiary materials (red Belver conglomerate and facies SL of Tierra de Campos) and Quaternary deposits (terraces and valley floor). The original material is stony, featuring an abundance of large rocks both strewn on the surface (added to by limestone from the plain) and within the soil profile. This is a factor that has an impact on the quality of the end product. The mainly limestone cementation of the original materials and as a result of the soil formation is the main reason why the area is isolated by the geomorphological elements that make it specific.

The relief is based on this lithostratigraphy, which shapes and influences drainage. The Sequillo, Ermita and Veterinario watercourses form the boundaries of the defined area. The morphology of the resulting relief is specific and highly suited to the production of quality wines: gentle, with a slight gradient towards the drainage points and an altitude of between 710 and 720 metres (which accounts for just 1,8 % of the surface area at altitude in Castile and Leon).

The digital terrain model and the main collectors in the drainage network reveal the importance of the Sequillo river basin, which determines the low relief and the slight general gradient of the area surveyed towards the north and its secondary drainage network, which is dominated by the Veterinario stream on the western boundary and the Ermita stream on the eastern side, allowing water to drain off towards the three sides in the direction of the gradient.

Soils

When large-scale (highly detailed) soil surveys are conducted, such as in this case, the unit of soil used is the last category in the classification (the Series), as this makes it possible to determine and define how each specific unit should be handled. The soils in the ‘Urueña’ PDO area are quite varied, mostly due to the lithology and the relief. However, in descriptive terms there are just two soil profiles in the defined area – Alfisols [A/Bt/Bk(m)] and Inceptisols [A/Bk(m)] – both of which are highly suited to growing vines.

The soils in the area have medium to low fertility levels. Organic matter content is medium to low (0,75-1,5 %), nitrogen content is low (< 1 %) and the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio is also low ≤ 8 %). The weak trace element content is considered to be a factor that has an impact on quality. It should also be noted that the cation-exchange capacity (CEC) is medium to high (10-25 cmol+/kg clay and/or organic matter).

There is little variation in texture categories for the soil in the ‘Urueña’ PDO area, with sandy clay loam being the predominant category. There are no contrasting textures. The homogeneity of the profile is a very positive quality as it regulates the moisture level (by reducing run-off) and the temperature. The soil’s drainage capacity and the lack of variation in the profile, limiting the amount of run-off, means that the land ends up absorbing the moisture. 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/25

The annual average temperature of the soil at a depth of 50 cm is higher than 15 oC but lower than 22 oC (mesic temperature between 8 oC and 15 oC) and the difference between the summer and winter averages is over 5 oC. The xeric moisture regime means the soil is dry at least half of the days when the soil temperature is higher than 5 oC (it is dry for over 45 consecutive days in the 4 months after the summer solstice and moist for more than 45 consecutive days in the 4 months after the winter solstice).

The soils have good drainage capacity. Excess water is naturally drained off the land quite effectively, mostly via the River Sequillo, which receives water from the Veterinario and Ermita streams.

In short, these are the conclusions of the survey on the physical environment:

1. The intersection on the various maps of the environmental factors that were surveyed (climate, type of rock, geological formation, gradient, orientation and soil properties) clearly highlights the specificity of the geographical environment and the suitability for producing wines of the required quality with appropriate vine management.

2. The parcels that make up the defined area form a harmonious whole and the specific data obtained in the detailed surveys conducted in some of them also apply in full to the surrounding parcels, given that they share the same climatic, geological, geomorphological and soil characteristics.

3. The defined area has specific shared characteristics that set it apart from other areas that have been established as designations of origin in the region.

Human factors

The most important human factor that makes Urueña distinct is the unique way in which the varieties have adapted, mostly as a consequence of the vine management techniques used. As well as Tempranillo, the Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties have also adapted perfectly to the estate.

The fact that the selected vines have adapted so well helps mitigate the problems caused by the moderate risk of frost, which is an issue mostly between October and the end of April (lasting from late September to late May in extreme years).

Also with a view to minimising the risks posed by frost, the vines are pruned at the end of winter and the green work commences at the end of May, when the risk of frost is minimal. Tilling is carried out on a regular basis to prevent weeds from proliferating.

The pre-fermentation maceration at low temperatures allows for stable fruity and varietal aromas. The mixture is stirred on a regular basis during fermentation and this enables excellent polyphenol and chromatic extraction.

Characteristics of the product

‘Urueña’ PDO wines are unique for the originality in the expression of the varieties and because they show a very positive evolution over time, enhancing variety-specific aspects and complexity. They are powerful in the mouth with residual sweetness, with plenty of structure and very stable colours. They stand out for their balance, elegance and the mineral character which gives them a distinctive, unique personality.

‘Urueña’ rosés have raspberry-pink tones and the bluish notes of the Syrah variety, which occupies the largest proportion of the area under vines. Fresh fruit aromas predominate on the nose, together with some floral and caramel notes. The presence of red fruits is more characteristic of the Tempranillo rosés.

The red wines are very intense in colour. They are cherry or garnet red, with purple tones appearing at the rim. They have a great amount of aromatic complexity due to the combination of grape varieties used and are particularly characterised by their roundness and an absence of sharp edges.

Interaction between the natural and human factors and the characteristics of the product.

The defined area for the ‘Urueña’ PDO is an uninterrupted stretch of land. As explained in the previous sections, its uniform soil and microclimate characteristics make it different and distinct from other landscapes in the surrounding area. It is renowned for its winegrowing and the resultant wines possess distinctive, unique characteristics and qualities chiefly owing to human intervention in the environment in question. The interaction between the different C 139/26 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 20.4.2021

environmental factors that have been studied (climate, lithology and soils) are evidence that the physical environment of Urueña is highly specific. Together with the choice of varieties and the management decisions made on the estate, the result is that the wines produced are distinctive and of high quality. This is backed up by the following considerations:

1. The uniqueness of the plots that make up the ‘Urueña’ PDO area gives a terroir-type effect. The soils with their medium to low fertility levels, medium to low organic matter content, low nitrogen content and good capacity for drainage lead to wines which are rich in extracts and anthocyanins. The weak trace element content is considered to be a factor that has an impact on quality.

2. The varied nature of the soils on the estate, as explained in part a) above, is in itself a differential characteristic, as it makes it possible to determine and define how each unit should be managed, thus making the most of the location and achieving wines with greater complexity.

3. The farming conditions and climate allow for a long ripening cycle after veraison, with significant variation between daytime and night-time temperatures, leading to stable and complex aromas as a result of this natural control over grape acidity. The acidity, alcohol and structure parameters are balanced to perfection.

4. The good natural acidity of the grapes leads to much better colour definition and stability, meaning that the resulting wines are better suited to long-term storage after bottling. The strong colour definition is the result of the significant temperature variations in summer.

5. The grape varieties grown in the ‘Urueña’ PDO area find their true expression there: the Syrah is extraordinarily powerful and unctuous with residual sweetness, the Cabernet Sauvignon produces powerful, well-structured wines, the Merlot is very aromatic with a gentle taste in the mouth and, last but not least, the Tempranillo, which is the main variety grown in the area, has significant fruity notes and ages very well in the barrel.

6. Pre-fermentation maceration at low temperatures allows for stable fruity and varietal aromas. The mixture is stirred on a regular basis during fermentation and this enables excellent polyphenol and chromatic extraction.

On the basis of the points set out above, the defined geographical area for the ‘Urueña’ PDO, which is included in the defined area for the ‘Castilla y León’ PGI, presents substantially different characteristics from the latter. It is also surrounded by some of the leading PDOs in the Castile and Leon region: ‘Cigales’ PDO to the north, ‘Ribera del Duero’ PDO to the north-east, ‘Rueda’ PDO and ‘Toro’ PDO to the south, and ‘Arribes’ PDO to the south-west. Of these, ‘Toro’ PDO is the closest and the most similar. However, even though ‘Urueña’ wines have the characteristics of the ‘Castilla y León’ PGI, they also have their own distinctive properties that are not found in the other wines covered by the PGI or in ‘Toro’ PDO wines. These particular features can be found only within the demarcated area (the ‘pago’ or wine estate) and not in the surrounding area, where there are in fact no vineyards because the conditions are different.

Moreover, the map of grape varieties for the ‘Urueña’ PDO is considerably different from the main variety combinations grown in the closest neighbouring vineyards. The white Verdejo variety dominates ‘Rueda’ PDO (accounting for more than 98% of the area under vines), while Tempranillo (including its various synonyms) is virtually the only crop found in ‘Ribera del Duero’, ‘Toro’ and ‘Cigales’ vineyards, and the map of varieties for ‘Arribes’ PDO is totally different, made up of varieties native to that area. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot account for 75% of the total area under vines on the ‘Urueña’ estate, giving the wines a very distinct organoleptic profile.

We will now provide a comparison between ‘Urueña’ PDO and the ‘Castilla y León’ PGI and ‘Toro’ PDO:

Red grape varieties

D.O. TORO: Tinta de Toro and Garnacha;

‘Castilla y León’ PGI: Varieties authorised in the Autonomous Community of Castile and Leon

‘Urueña’ PDO: Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tinta del País (Tinta de Toro) 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/27

Maximum yield (kg/ha)

D.O. TORO: 6 000- 9 000

‘Castilla y León’ PGI: 16 000

‘Urueña’ PDO: 8 000

Extraction efficiency

D.O. TORO: 70 %

‘Castilla y León’ PGI: 75 %

‘Urueña’ PDO: 70 %

Minimum alcoholic strength (% vol.)

D.O. TORO: 12,5

‘Castilla y León’ PGI: 11

‘Urueña’ PDO: 13

Average alcoholic strength (% vol.)

D.O. TORO: 15

‘Castilla y León’ PGI: 13

‘Urueña’ PDO: 14

Total average acidity expressed as tartaric acid (g/l)

D.O. TORO: 4

‘Castilla y León’ PGI: 4,5

‘Urueña’ PDO: 5

Organoleptic properties

D.O. TORO: flavoursome and well-structured

‘Castilla y León’ PGI: fresh and fruity

‘Urueña’ PDO: elegant and well-balanced with a residual sweetness

Finally, there is currently only one producer (a single winery) in the demarcated area for ‘Urueña’ PDO, which is why that producer is submitting this application. There are currently no other winegrowers or winemakers to join the application for registration, so there is no possibility of forming a producer group for the time being. However, new winegrowers and wineries could set up in the parcels not owned by the applicant (please note that these parcels amount to an area of 45.96 hectares belonging to different owners) and they would be in a position to comply with the requirements for wine products covered by the ‘Urueña’ PDO.

9. Essential further conditions

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

1. The traditional term ‘Vino de pago’ may be used to label the wines instead of ‘Denominación de Origen Protegida’ [Protected Designation of Origin].

2. The vintage must be stated on ‘Urueña’ PDO wine labels, even if the wines have not undergone any ageing. C 139/28 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 20.4.2021

3. Provided that they meet the conditions laid down in the relevant legislation, ‘Urueña’ PDO wines may be labelled ‘envejecido en roble’ [oak-aged] or ‘roble’ [oak].

Link to the product specification

www.itacyl.es/documents/20143/342640/Ppta+PCC+DOP+PAGO+URUE%C3%91A+Rev+0.docx/dd22fc9e-8f00-30df- 252e-ded5a340131f 20.4.2021 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 139/29

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(Official Journal of the European Union C 132 of 15 April 2021)

(2021/C 139/11)

On page 4, in the table:

for: ‘Date of entry into force of the public service 1 October/1 November 2021’ obligations

read: ‘Date of entry into force of the public service 1 October 2021’ obligations C 139/30 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 20.4.2021

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(2021/C 139/12)

On page 5, in the table:

for: ‘Period of validity of the contract Florø–Oslo and Ørsta-Volda–Oslo: 1 October 2021/November 2021 – 31 March 2024 Stokmarknes–Bodø and Stokmarknes–Tromsø: 1 October 2021/November 2021 – 31 March 2022 Deadline for submission of tenders 15 June 2021 (tentative date)’

read: ‘Period of validity of the contract Florø–Oslo and Ørsta-Volda–Oslo: 1 October 2021 – 31 March 2024 Stokmarknes–Bodø and Stokmarknes–Tromsø: 1 October 2021 – 31 March 2022 Deadline for submission of tenders 15 June 2021’

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