13.12.2019 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 420/29 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 (2019/C 420/12) This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1). COMMUNICATING THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT ‘Arcole’ PDO-IT-A0438-AM02 Date of communication: 28.8.2019 DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT 1. Deletion of some types — headings in the product specification affected by the amendment: Articles 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 9 Description: Deletion of some of the types used, namely: ‘Arcole’ Rosso frizzante; ‘Arcole’ Rosso novello; ‘Arcole’ Rosato novello; ‘Arcole’ Garganega, including the ‘vendemmia tardiva’ (late harvest) version; ‘Arcole’ Pinot bianco, Sauvignon, Carmenere (also ‘riserva’), Cabernet Sauvignon (also ‘riserva’) and Cabernet Franc (also ‘riserva’). Reasons: Over the last 20 years, winegrowers have been paying great attention to the quality of their production, seeking an optimal plant/yield balance, having a restricted quantity of grapes per vine and per hectare and achieving Garganega or Merlot production of a standard that can compete with those of the surrounding hillside territories. The areas under vines in the fertile plain straddling the provinces of Verona and Vicenza are home to a relatively wide range of vine varieties, with an ideal mix of native and international varieties. The percentage of vines covered by the ‘Arcole’ controlled designation of origin (DOC) is quite considerable, among the highest of the various controlled designations of origin in the plain of the Veneto Region. Often accustomed to the continuous innovations in the fruit and vegetable sector, winegrowers from this area have proven to also pay close attention to new developments in the winegrowing sector. This is evident in how yearly production has quickly reacted to meet the needs of wineries and the rapid change in varieties over the last 15 years in response to the demands of a rapidly evolving wine market. The amendment also affects the following sections of the Single Document: 1.4 Description of the wine(s); 1.5.2 Maximum yields; 1.7 Main wine grape variety(ies); 1.8 Link with the geographical area. (1) OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2. C 420/30 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 13.12.2019 2. Simplification of the systems used to train and increase the yield (tonnes/ha) of certain vine varieties — headings in the product specification affected by the amendment: Article 4 Description: Simplification of the systems used to train and increase the yield (tonnes/ha) of the following vine varieties: from 16 to 18 for Garganega; from 13 to 15 for Pinot Grigio; from 14 to 18 for Chardonnay; from 15 to 16 for Merlot (tonnes/hectare). Reasons: The decision was made to simplify the descriptions so as to allow more modern vine training methods in order to adapt the winegrowing to the innovations of recent years. Encouraged by the need to adopt winegrowing models alternative to the traditional Veronese trellis, so as to guarantee a good level of productivity and at the same time enable mechanisation, the most enthusiastic and innovative winegrowers in the area decided on the double trellis or GDC vine training system for new plantings. The fact that the wine market is rapidly evolving towards red wines made from international vines, i.e. wines that are well-structured and good value for money, has led to vines with the best combinations of grafts and clones being used, in an attempt to achieve good quality at a sustainable cost. The products obtained with the increased yields have proven to have the same level of quality as regards their chemical, physical and organoleptic characteristics compared to the average for wines produced with the previous yields and to adapt better to the new approaches. The amendment also affects the following sections of the Single Document: 1.5.2 Maximum yields. 3. Insertion of new packaging formats and materials and closure systems — affecting Article 8 of the product specification Description: Insertion of new packaging formats and materials and closure systems — adapting the rules on closures (introducing the bag in box option) and glass bottles up to 9 litres in the case of sparkling wine. Reasons: The aim is to adapt the designation to market demands. In some cases, the materials or closure systems are directly requested by distributors. SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. Name of the product Arcole 2. Geographical indication type PDO — Protected designation of origin 3. Categories of grapevine product 1. Wine 5. Quality sparkling wine 8. Semi-sparkling wine 4. Description of the wine(s): ‘Arcole’ Chardonnay colour: straw yellow; aroma: characteristically fine, elegant; taste: dry, occasionally smooth and subtle; minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11 % vol; minimum sugar-free extract: 16 g/l; 13.12.2019 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 420/31 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 g/l expressed as grams of tartaric acid per litre Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) ‘Arcole’ Chardonnay Frizzante colour: straw yellow sometimes tending towards greenish, bright; aroma: characteristic with intense, delicate aroma; taste: medium-bodied, harmonious, slightly bitter; minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 % vol; minimum sugar-free extract: 16 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 5,5 g/l expressed as grams of tartaric acid per litre Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) ‘Arcole’ Pinot Grigio colour: from straw yellow to amber, with occasional copper tints; aroma: delicate, characteristic, fruity; taste: dry, harmonious, characteristic; minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11 % vol; minimum sugar-free extract: 16 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 g/l expressed as grams of tartaric acid per litre Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) C 420/32 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 13.12.2019 ‘Arcole’ Merlot colour: ruby red if young, tending to garnet if aged; aroma: quite intense, characteristic; taste: dry, slightly bitter; minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,5 % vol; minimum sugar-free extract: 18 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 g/l in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) ‘Arcole’ Bianco colour: straw yellow sometimes tending towards greenish; aroma: characteristic with intense, delicate aroma; taste: dry, medium-bodied, harmonious, slightly bitter; minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 % vol; minimum sugar-free extract: 16 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 g/l in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) ‘Arcole’ Bianco spumante or ‘Arcole’ spumante foam: fine and long-lasting; colour: straw yellow of varying intensity; aroma: characteristic, slightly fruity; taste: flavourful, characteristic, delicate, types: extra brut, brut, extra dry, dry, medium-dry and sweet; minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11 % vol; minimum sugar-free extract: 16 g/l. 13.12.2019 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union C 420/33 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 g/l in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) ‘Arcole’ Rosso colour: ruby red; aroma: intense and delicate; taste: dry, medium-bodied and harmonious; minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11 % vol; minimum sugar-free extract: 18 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 g/l in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) ‘Arcole’ Rosso riserva colour: ruby red; aroma: intense and delicate; taste: dry, medium-bodied and harmonious; minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 12 % vol; minimum sugar-free extract: 22 g/l Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.