# Official Journal C 251/2019

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6226 July 2019 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 251

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6226 July 2019

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| Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2019/C 251/01 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |

Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2019/C 251/01

Euro exchange rates

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Commission |
| 2019/C 251/02 | Call for applications 2019 for the Altiero Spinelli Prize for Outreach | 2 |
| 2019/C 251/03 | Results of the call for proposals — EIB Institute’s EIBURS sponsorship | 3 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2019/C 251/04 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9367 — Mirova/Predica/Indigo) (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2019/C 251/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9330 — Denso/Hirose) (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2019/C 251/06 | Publication 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 | 7 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

2019/C 251/02

Call for applications 2019 for the Altiero Spinelli Prize for Outreach

2

2019/C 251/03

Results of the call for proposals — EIB Institute’s EIBURS sponsorship

3

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2019/C 251/04

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9367 — Mirova/Predica/Indigo) (
  1
  )

1

4

2019/C 251/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9330 — Denso/Hirose) (
  1
  )

1

6

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2019/C 251/06

Publication 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

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| | Corrigenda |
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| 2019/C 251/07 | Corrigendum to Publication of an application for approval of a minor amendment in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs ( OJ C 132, 13.4.2018 ) | 14 |

Corrigenda

2019/C 251/07

Corrigendum to Publication of an application for approval of a minor amendment in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs ( OJ C 132, 13.4.2018 )

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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26.7.2019

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Euro exchange rates (1)

25 July 2019

(2019/C 251/01)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,1115 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 120,15 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4648 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,88963 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,4947 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0989 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 135,90 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 9,6058 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,519 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 325,21 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,2472 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,7228 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 6,3011 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5943 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4591 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,6851 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,6596 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5179 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 312,16 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 15,4679 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,6393 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3839 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 15 535,99 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,5733 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 56,797 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 70,1249 |
| THB | Thai baht | 34,306 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 4,1771 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 21,1145 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 76,6750 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1115

JPY

Japanese yen

120,15

DKK

Danish krone

7,4648

GBP

Pound sterling

0,88963

SEK

Swedish krona

10,4947

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0989

ISK

Iceland króna

135,90

NOK

Norwegian krone

9,6058

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,519

HUF

Hungarian forint

325,21

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2472

RON

Romanian leu

4,7228

TRY

Turkish lira

6,3011

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5943

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4591

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,6851

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,6596

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5179

KRW

South Korean won

1 312,16

ZAR

South African rand

15,4679

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,6393

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3839

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

15 535,99

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,5733

PHP

Philippine peso

56,797

RUB

Russian rouble

70,1249

THB

Thai baht

34,306

BRL

Brazilian real

4,1771

MXN

Mexican peso

21,1145

INR

Indian rupee

76,6750

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

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

| 26.7.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 251/2 |
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Call for applications 2019

for the ‘Altiero Spinelli Prize for Outreach’

(2019/C 251/02)

For the third consecutive year, the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Culture and Sport of the European Commission has launched a Call for Applications for the European Union's ‘Altiero Spinelli Prize for Outreach’.

The aim of the call is to reward outstanding works that enhance the citizens' understanding of the EU and help broaden the ownership of the European project. In 2019 the Prize focuses on young people.

There will be up to sixteen prizes of EUR 25 000 each.

The call is open to:

| — | Individuals (natural persons) who are EU citizens; |
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Individuals (natural persons) who are EU citizens;

| — | Non-governmental legal entities established and based in an EU Member State. |
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Non-governmental legal entities established and based in an EU Member State.

The call is not open to public authorities.

The deadline for applications is 29 October 2019 at 17:00 CET.

All relevant information and application forms are available at:

https://ec.europa.eu/education/resources-and-tools/funding-opportunities/altiero-spinelli-prize-for-outreach-call-for-applications-2019

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Results of the call for proposals — EIB Institute’s EIBURS sponsorship

(2019/C 251/03)

The EIB-University Research Sponsorship Programme (EIBURS) is part of the EIB Institute’s Knowledge Programme, through which the EIB fosters relationships with universities and research centres. EIBURS provides grants of up to EUR 100 000 per year for a period of three years to universities and research centres working on topics selected by the EIB Institute and of major interest to the EIB Group. The grants are awarded through a competitive process to interested entities in the EU, candidate countries or potential candidate countries, with recognised expertise in areas of direct interest to the EIB Group. The grant seeks to enable the chosen university or research centres to expand their activities in these areas.

For the period 2019-2021, the EIBURS programme selected two new research topics:

| — | ‘Building the future of inclusive finance: the role of Fintechs and digitalisation’: the call for proposals was published in OJ C 50 of 8 February 2019 and the EIB Institute received 8 proposals from 7 different countries, |
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‘Building the future of inclusive finance: the role of Fintechs and digitalisation’: the call for proposals was published in OJ C 50 of 8 February 2019 and the EIB Institute received 8 proposals from 7 different countries,

| — | ‘Incorporating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Criteria in Credit Analysis and Ratings’: the call for proposals was published in OJ C 57 of 13 February 2019 and the EIB Institute received 10 proposals from 7 different countries. |
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‘Incorporating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Criteria in Credit Analysis and Ratings’: the call for proposals was published in OJ C 57 of 13 February 2019 and the EIB Institute received 10 proposals from 7 different countries.

On 26 June 2019, the EIB Institute’s Internal Steering Group (ISG) decided to award:

| — | the EIBURS grant on ‘Building the future of inclusive finance: the role of Fintechs and digitalisation’ to the University of Twente (Netherlands), |
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the EIBURS grant on ‘Building the future of inclusive finance: the role of Fintechs and digitalisation’ to the University of Twente (Netherlands),

| — | the EIBURS grant on ‘Incorporating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Criteria in Credit Analysis and Ratings’ to the University Ca’ Foscari Venezia (Italy). |
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the EIBURS grant on ‘Incorporating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Criteria in Credit Analysis and Ratings’ to the University Ca’ Foscari Venezia (Italy).

All applicants for both EIBURS grants have been directly informed of these results.

For more extensive information on EIBURS and the other Knowledge Programme initiatives, please visit the Knowledge Programme page of the EIB Institute’s website.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9367 — Mirova/Predica/Indigo)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 251/04)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Mirova S.A. (‘Mirova’, France), |
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Mirova S.A. (‘Mirova’, France),

| — | Prévoyance Dialogue du Crédit Agricole S.A. (‘Predica’, France), |
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Prévoyance Dialogue du Crédit Agricole S.A. (‘Predica’, France),

| — | Indigo Group (‘Indigo’, France). |
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Indigo Group (‘Indigo’, France).

Mirova and Predica acquire within the meaning of Articles 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of Indigo by acquiring Infra Foch Topco, the holding company of the Indigo group.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

—   for Mirova: an asset management company which is ultimately controlled by Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne (‘BPCE’) Groupe. BPCE is headquartered in Paris, France and is active in a full range of banking and insurance activities,

—   for Predica: a life and health insurance company belonging to Crédit Agricole Assurances, headquartered in Paris France,

—   for Indigo: Indigo is headquartered in Paris, France, and offers vehicle parking services as well as digital parking and individual mobility services, mostly in France, Belgium, Spain and Luxembourg.

3.

On a 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.

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

M.9367 — Mirova/Predica/Indigo

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

| Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
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| Fax +32 22964301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9330 — Denso/Hirose)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2019/C 251/05)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Denso Corporation (‘Denso’, Japan), |
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Denso Corporation (‘Denso’, Japan),

| — | Hirose Plant (Japan), owned by the Toyota Motor Corporation. |
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Hirose Plant (Japan), owned by the Toyota Motor Corporation.

Denso acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of the Hirose Plant.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of assets.

2.

| — | Denso is a Japanese manufacturer and supplier of advanced automotive parts and components for automobile manufacturers, non-automotive consumer products and industrial products, |
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Denso is a Japanese manufacturer and supplier of advanced automotive parts and components for automobile manufacturers, non-automotive consumer products and industrial products,

| — | the Hirose Plant is a manufacturing facility, which is engaged in the production of semiconductors and electronic components for use in automobiles. |
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the Hirose Plant is a manufacturing facility, which is engaged in the production of semiconductors and electronic components for use in automobiles.

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.

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

M.9330 — Denso/Hirose

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

| Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
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| Fax +32 22964301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

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Publication 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

(2019/C 251/06)

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.

REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

‘IZSÁKI ARANY SÁRFEHÉR’

PDO-HU-A1341-AM02

Date of application: 15.10.2016

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.   Addition of the sparkling wine product category

Description and reasons:

Amendment of sections II, III, V, VI, VII and VIII of the product specification and of sections ‘2.3. Categories of grapevine product’, ‘Description of the wine(s)’, ‘Oenological practices’, ‘Link with the geographical area’ and ‘Further conditions’ of the Single Document.

A significant proportion of wines made from the Arany sárfehér grape variety are used as base wines for sparkling wine. During their product development activities, producers in the Izsák area have devised a technique for producing sparkling wine from wine made from Arany sárfehér grapes; they intend to market the product as a protected origin sparkling wine.

2.2.   Amendment of the demarcated area

Description and reasons:

Amendment of section IV of the product specification and of the ‘Demarcated geographical area’ section of the Single Document.

The demarcated area is expanded to include the areas of Helvécia and Ballószög classified in the vineyard cadastre as class I and II. An area of 2 828 ha in these two settlements is included in the vineyard cadastre, of which 578 ha is used to grow grapes. These settlements are adjacent to Izsák, Ágasegyháza and Orgovány. They belong within the demarcated area on the basis of the grape-growing traditions and the production structure that has evolved over the centuries, and the existing production area boundaries have been duly adjusted. The change to the demarcated area does not affect the link between production area and product since the vineyards enjoy the same ecological conditions in terms of soil and climate; in terms of location, they are directly connected.

The demarcated area for the Izsáki PDO includes the following areas of the following settlements classified in the vineyard cadastre as class I and II: Ágasegyháza, Ballószög, Fülöpháza, Fülöpszállás, Helvécia, Izsák, Kunszentmiklós, Orgovány, Páhi and Szabadszállás.

2.3.   Use of traditional term

Description and reasons:

Amendment of point 2.2 of section VIII of the product specification and of the parts of Section 2.9 of the Single Document on ‘Further conditions’ and ‘traditional terms’.

The traditional expression ‘wine of protected origin’ can be used instead of the expression ‘protected designation of origin’.

2.4.   Removal of the provisions on viticulture to the ‘Specific oenological practices’ section

Description and reasons:

Transfer of certain parts unamended from section VIII to section III of the product specification.

This is a technical amendment; it remedies the fragmentation of the original description and regroups logically related information under the same section.

This amendment has no impact on the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of product

Izsáki Arany Sárfehér

2.   Member State

Hungary

3.   Geographical indication type

PDO — protected designation of origin

4.   Categories of grapevine products

| 1. | Wine |
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| 4. | Sparkling wine |
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5.   Description of the wine(s)

White wine

A pale green or pale straw-coloured neutral white wine with discreet aromas of fruit (quince and wild pear) and wild flowers, a nose typical of the production area, the grape variety and the production method, and characteristic acidity and moderate alcoholic strength. A dry or semi-dry wine, depending on the sugar content.

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) (*1) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 9,87 |
| Minimum total acidity | 4,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) (*1) | 18 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | 200 |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) (*1)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

9,87

Minimum total acidity

4,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) (*1)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

200

White sparkling wine

Pale green or pale straw-coloured gleaming, limpid sparkling wine with a fragrance, decidedly acidic structure and airy lightness typical of the variety, a characteristic fruity taste and aroma, a freshness, finely distributed carbon dioxide, and a long-lasting sparkle. It is extra dry or dry, depending on the sugar content.

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) (*2) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 9,87 |
| Minimum total acidity | 5,0 g/l expressed as tartaric acid |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) (*2) | |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | 235 |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) (*2)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

9,87

Minimum total acidity

5,0 g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) (*2)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

235

6.   Wine making practices

a.   Essential oenological practices

Requirements regarding wine-making

Relevant restriction on making the wines

WINE

| — | hand-picked grapes, |
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hand-picked grapes,

| — | grapes must be processed on the day on which they are harvested, |
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grapes must be processed on the day on which they are harvested,

| — | pressing may be carried out only in batch presses, |
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pressing may be carried out only in batch presses,

| — | purification of the must, |
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purification of the must,

| — | controlled fermentation of the must at max. 15 °C, in a built or natural cellar. |
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controlled fermentation of the must at max. 15 °C, in a built or natural cellar.

SPARKLING WINE

| — | fermentation in bottles or containers for at least three months, |
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fermentation in bottles or containers for at least three months,

| — | further fermentation in containers for at least six months, |
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further fermentation in containers for at least six months,

| — | fermentation in bottles for at least three months. |
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fermentation in bottles for at least three months.

All stages of the oenological practices listed for SPARKLING WINE must be performed consecutively in the applicable order.

Vine training system, spacing and bud load

Vine training system

Training systems which may be used: head-training, low cordon or high cordon.

Vine density: at least 4 000 vines/ha; distance between vines at least 0,8 m.

Only rooted cuttings may be used as propagating material when establishing a vineyard and replacing lost vines.

The rate of absent vines and proportion of foreign vines combined on a vineyard must not exceed 10 % of the number of vines at the time of plantation.

Setting the date of the harvest

| (a) | The start date for the harvest is set by the board of the Izsák Wine Community on the basis of a test harvest carried out each week from 1 August. |
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The start date for the harvest is set by the board of the Izsák Wine Community on the basis of a test harvest carried out each week from 1 August.

| (b) | Any product made from grapes harvested before the start date of the harvest set by the wine community cannot be granted a certificate of origin for Izsák PDO-labelled wine and cannot be marketed using the Izsák PDO label. |
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Any product made from grapes harvested before the start date of the harvest set by the wine community cannot be granted a certificate of origin for Izsák PDO-labelled wine and cannot be marketed using the Izsák PDO label.

| (c) | The date of the harvest is published in the form of an announcement by the wine communities. |
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The date of the harvest is published in the form of an announcement by the wine communities.

WINE

The minimum natural sugar content of the grapes is 16,0 MM°.

The minimum potential alcoholic strength of the grapes is 9,87 % vol.

SPARKLING WINE

The minimum natural sugar content of the grapes is 14,0 MM°.

The minimum potential alcoholic strength of the grapes is 8,42 % vol.

Only hand-picked grapes.

b.   Maximum yields

Wine

100 hectolitres per hectare

Wine

14 300 kg of grapes per hectare

Sparkling wine

100 hectolitres per hectare

Sparkling wine

14 300 kg of grapes per hectare

7.   Demarcated geographical area

Description of the demarcated area

areas of the following settlements classified in the vineyard cadastre as class I and II: Ágasegyháza, Ballószög, Fülöpháza, Fülöpszállás, Helvécia, Izsák, Kunszentmiklós, Orgovány, Páhi and Szabadszállás

8.   Main wine grapes variety(ies)

arany sárfehér — huszár szőlő

9.   Description of the link(s)

WINE

1.   Description of the demarcated area:

(a)   Natural and cultural factors:

The demarcated area is situated between the Danube and Tisza rivers. The production area’s environmental features are determined mainly by its lowland plain location. Most of the area is less than 120 m above sea level. The terrain is flat, with differences in elevation of no more than 10-15 m.

The soil of the production area varies little, with the bulk of the area made up of calcareous sandy soils (humus and wind-blown sand), underlying prairie soil and occasional calcareous loess patches. The sandy soils typically heat up quickly, their bright colours better reflecting the sunlight, which helps the grapes to ripen; owing to their quartz content of over 75 %, the soils are immune to phylloxera. Their nutrient capacity and mineral content are lower.

The climatic conditions of the production area are determined by the continental climate, characterised above all by hot summers and cold winters. Owing both to the climatic conditions and to the flatness and relatively low elevation, winter frost is possible in certain vintages, but frosts may also occur in spring and autumn. The average temperature hovers around 10-11 °C. The average number of sunshine hours is 2 000 hours per year. Average annual precipitation is 450-500 mm, which largely meets the grapes’ needs, albeit with an uneven annual distribution. The area has a good water supply and the water table is close to the surface, this being offset by the Kolon-tó lake, which is key factor in determining groundwater availability.

(b)   Human factors:

The grape variety typical of the demarcated area is the Arany sárfehér, which was selected from a local vineyard in 1873. The name of the variety has been changed several times (izsáki sárfehér - 1873, izsáki - 1967, Arany sárfehér - 1999).

A training system has been developed that is specially adapted to the variety. Vines are head-trained, with a low load and short-, and smooth-spur pruning. In order to be trained in this way, the vines must be in a good condition, and this is maintained by regularly applying organic fertiliser. The high cordon training system is used on the slopes that rise from the plain; here, production is restricted and use is made of secured-spur pruning.

2.   Description of the wines:

Pale green or pale straw-coloured, with a specific aroma imparted by the grape variety that is reminiscent of quince, wild pear and medicinal plants.

The wine has a rich, markedly acidic taste, is of moderate alcoholic strength and is neutral.

3.   Presentation and demonstration of the causal link

Owing primarily to the near-surface water table and the particularities of the sandy soils, the environment has a significant impact on the characteristics of wines made from the Arany sárfehér grapes. This distinctiveness means above all wines with a specific acid composition and high acidity, and a moderate alcoholic strength.

The wines have a lower mineral content typical of sandy soils.

The production area’s wines are chiefly designated as short-maturation wines.

The traditions associated with Arany sárfehér, as the production area’s most important grape variety, are due to the passionate localism, enthusiasm and persistence of the people of Izsák and, to a large extent, to the outstanding, fruitful work done by László Kostka.

Reductive technologies can be deployed thanks to the continuous technological developments that have taken place in Izsák’s wine-producing enterprises.

The variety is well suited to the area’s environment; its fertility and the quality of the harvest provide the basis for the local people’s employment and livelihood.

SPARKLING WINE

1.   Description of the demarcated area:

(a)   Natural and cultural factors:

The demarcated area is situated between the Danube and Tisza rivers. The production area’s environmental features are determined mainly by its lowland plain location. Most of the area is less than 120 m above sea level. The terrain is flat, with differences in elevation of no more than 10-15 m. The soil of the production area varies little, with the bulk of the area made up of calcareous sandy soils (humus and wind-blown sand), underlying prairie soil and occasional calcareous loess patches. The sandy soils typically heat up quickly, their bright colours better reflecting the sunlight, which helps the grapes to ripen; owing to their quartz content of over 75 %, the soils are immune to phylloxera. Their nutrient capacity and mineral content are lower.

The climatic conditions of the production area are determined by the continental climate, characterised above all by hot summers and cold winters. Owing both to the climatic conditions and to the flatness and relatively low elevation, winter frost is possible in certain vintages, but frosts may also occur in spring and autumn. The average temperature hovers around 10–11 °C. The average number of sunshine hours is 2 000 hours per year. Average annual precipitation is 450-500 mm, which largely meets the grapes’ needs, albeit with an uneven annual distribution. The area has a good water supply and the water table is close to the surface, this being offset by the Kolon-tó lake, which is key factor in determining groundwater availability.

(b)   Human factors:

With its specific acid composition, high acidity, neutrality and moderate alcoholic strength, the wine is ideal for the production of sparkling wine. Sparkling wine has been produced here since 1972. The sparkling wines produced here are IZSÁKI ARANY SÁRFEHÉR sparkling wine, made entirely from wine produced from Arany sárfehér, a unique, distinctive grape variety that is grown in the area.

2.   Description of the wines:

Pale green or pale straw-coloured gleaming, limpid sparkling wine with a fragrance, decidedly acidic structure and airy lightness typical of the variety, a characteristic fruity taste and aroma, a freshness, finely distributed carbon dioxide, and a long-lasting sparkle. It is extra dry or dry, depending on the sugar content.

3.   Presentation and demonstration of the causal link

Owing primarily to the near-surface water table and the particularities of the sandy soils, the soil and climate have a significant impact on the characteristics of the sparkling wines made from Arany sárfehér grapes.

The calcareous soil imparts to the sparkling wine an exquisite and decidedly acidic composition.

The near-surface groundwater to be found in the sandy soil makes for an airy light sparkling wine.

The heat sum measured during the vegetation period and the positive effect of the number of sunshine hours help the grapes ripen, giving the sparkling wine its fruity character.

Processing the grapes using quick, reductive technology not only preserves the variety’s fresh aromas, but also provides its elegant colour.

The autolysis aroma formed during production of the sparkling wine is discreet.

10.   Essential further conditions

Rules on indications

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The traditional term ‘wine of protected origin’ may be used.

The name of the settlement or of a smaller geographical unit may not appear on the label.

Locality names may appear together with the Izsáki Arany Sárfehér protected designation of origin.

| — | Izsák – Gedeon |
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Izsák – Gedeon

| — | Izsák – Szajor |
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Izsák – Szajor

| — | Izsák – Kisizsák |
| --- | --- |

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Izsák – Kisizsák

| — | Izsák – Páskom |
| --- | --- |

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Izsák – Páskom

| — | Izsák – Osztály |
| --- | --- |

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Izsák – Osztály

The name of a locality may be used only if 100 % of the wine has been produced in that locality.

The certification mark issued by the Izsák Wine Community must appear in the presentation.

Link to the product specification

http://boraszat.kormany.hu/download/6/5b/52000/Izsaki%20Arany%20Sarfeher_v2.pdf

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(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

(*1)  maximum total alcoholic strength in accordance with the relevant legislation in force

(*2)  maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum volatile acidity in accordance with the relevant legislation in force.

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Corrigenda

| 26.7.2019 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 251/14 |
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26.7.2019

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 251/14

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Corrigendum to Publication of an application for approval of a minor amendment in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs

(
  Official Journal of the European Union C 132 of 13 April 2018
  )

(2019/C 251/07)

On page 18, in the fourth paragraph of point 3.5:

for:

‘“Parmigiano Reggiano” portions may be packaged at the same business premises on which they are cut.’,

read:

read:

‘Portions of “Parmigiano Reggiano” may be packaged in the retail outlet in which they are prepared.’.

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