# Official Journal C 329/2017

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6030 September 2017 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 329

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6030 September 2017

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2017/C 329/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8625 — DENSO/Fujitsu Ten) (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2017/C 329/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8610 — CKI/CKP/Ista Group) (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2017/C 329/03 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8591 — VW Credit/Daimler/Autogravity) (
  1
  ) | 2 |
| 2017/C 329/04 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8616 — Partners Group/Civica) (
  1
  ) | 2 |

Notice No

Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2017/C 329/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8625 — DENSO/Fujitsu Ten) (
  1
  )

1

1

2017/C 329/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8610 — CKI/CKP/Ista Group) (
  1
  )

1

1

2017/C 329/03

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8591 — VW Credit/Daimler/Autogravity) (
  1
  )

1

2

2017/C 329/04

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8616 — Partners Group/Civica) (
  1
  )

1

2

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2017/C 329/05 | Euro exchange rates | 3 |
| 2017/C 329/06 | Commission Implementing Decision of 29 September 2017 on the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union 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 [Monor, Monori (PDO)] | 4 |
| 2017/C 329/07 | New national side of euro coins intended for circulation | 10 |
| 2017/C 329/08 | New national side of euro coins intended for circulation | 11 |
| 2017/C 329/09 | New national side of euro coins intended for circulation | 12 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2017/C 329/05

Euro exchange rates

3

2017/C 329/06

Commission Implementing Decision of 29 September 2017 on the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union 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 [Monor, Monori (PDO)]

Official Journal of the European Union

4

2017/C 329/07

New national side of euro coins intended for circulation

10

2017/C 329/08

New national side of euro coins intended for circulation

11

2017/C 329/09

New national side of euro coins intended for circulation

12

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2017/C 329/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8601 — Greenergy/Inver) (
  1
  ) | 13 |
| 2017/C 329/11 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8444 — ArcelorMittal/Ilva) (
  1
  ) | 14 |
| 2017/C 329/12 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8608 — ENGIE/La Caisse des Dépôts et consignations/CEOLFALRAM76) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 15 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2017/C 329/13 | Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 16 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2017/C 329/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8601 — Greenergy/Inver) (
  1
  )

1

13

2017/C 329/11

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8444 — ArcelorMittal/Ilva) (
  1
  )

1

14

2017/C 329/12

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8608 — ENGIE/La Caisse des Dépôts et consignations/CEOLFALRAM76) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

15

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2017/C 329/13

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

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8625 — DENSO/Fujitsu Ten)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 329/01)

On 22 September 2017, 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, |
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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 32017M8625. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32017M8625. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8610 — CKI/CKP/Ista Group)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 329/02)

On 21 September 2017, 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, |
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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 32017M8610. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32017M8610. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8591 — VW Credit/Daimler/Autogravity)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 329/03)

On 19 September 2017, 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, |
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—

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 32017M8591. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32017M8591. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.8616 — Partners Group/Civica)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 329/04)

On 20 September 2017, 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, |
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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 32017M8616. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32017M8616. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

29 September 2017

(2017/C 329/05)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,1806 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 132,82 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4423 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,88178 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,6490 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,1457 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 9,4125 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,981 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 310,67 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,3042 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,5993 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 4,2013 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5075 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4687 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,2214 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,6354 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,6031 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 351,83 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 15,9440 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,8534 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4950 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 15 888,51 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,9827 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 60,050 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 68,2519 |
| THB | Thai baht | 39,338 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 3,7635 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 21,4614 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 77,0690 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1806

JPY

Japanese yen

132,82

DKK

Danish krone

7,4423

GBP

Pound sterling

0,88178

SEK

Swedish krona

9,6490

CHF

Swiss franc

1,1457

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

9,4125

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,981

HUF

Hungarian forint

310,67

PLN

Polish zloty

4,3042

RON

Romanian leu

4,5993

TRY

Turkish lira

4,2013

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5075

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4687

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,2214

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,6354

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,6031

KRW

South Korean won

1 351,83

ZAR

South African rand

15,9440

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,8534

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4950

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

15 888,51

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,9827

PHP

Philippine peso

60,050

RUB

Russian rouble

68,2519

THB

Thai baht

39,338

BRL

Brazilian real

3,7635

MXN

Mexican peso

21,4614

INR

Indian rupee

77,0690

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

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 29 September 2017

on the publication in the Official Journal of the European Union 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

[Monor, Monori (PDO)]

(2017/C 329/06)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 97(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Hungary has sent an application for protection of the name ‘Monor, Monori’ in accordance with Section 2 of Chapter I of Title II of Part II of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. |
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(1)

Hungary has sent an application for protection of the name ‘Monor, Monori’ in accordance with Section 2 of Chapter I of Title II of Part II of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.

| (2) | In accordance with Article 97(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 the Commission has examined that application and concluded that the conditions laid down in Articles 93 to 96, Article 97(1), and Articles 100, 101 and 102 of that Regulation are met. |
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(2)

In accordance with Article 97(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 the Commission has examined that application and concluded that the conditions laid down in Articles 93 to 96, Article 97(1), and Articles 100, 101 and 102 of that Regulation are met.

| (3) | In order to allow for the submission of statements of objection in accordance with Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of that Regulation and the publication reference of the product specification made in the course of the preliminary national procedure for examining the application for protection of the name ‘Monor, Monori’ should be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
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(3)

In order to allow for the submission of statements of objection in accordance with Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of that Regulation and the publication reference of the product specification made in the course of the preliminary national procedure for examining the application for protection of the name ‘Monor, Monori’ should be published in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The single document established in accordance with Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and the reference to the publication of the product specification for the name ‘Monor/Monori’ (PDO) are contained in the Annex to this Decision.

In accordance with Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, the publication of this Decision shall confer the right to object to the protection of the name specified in the first paragraph of this Article within two months from the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 29 September 2017.

For the Commission

Phil HOGAN

Member of the Commission

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

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ANNEX

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘MONOR, MONORI’

PDO-HU-N1638

Date of application: 2.5.2013

1.   Name(s) to be registered

Monor, Monori

2.   Geographical indication type

PDO — Protected Designation of Origin

3.   Categories of grapevine products

| 1. | Wine |
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Wine

4.   Description of the wine(s)

white varietal and cuvée wines

Pale green or greenish-yellow in colour, lively and fresh, varietal wines have a fruity and floral fragrance and taste characteristic of the variety used; long finish; dry, medium-dry, medium-sweet or sweet, depending on the sugar content.

General analytical characteristics

| Maximum total alcoholic strength (% vol.) | |
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| Minimum total alcoholic strength (% vol.) | 11,00 |
| Minimum total acidity | 4,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid |
| Maximum volatile acidity (mEq/l) | 1,08 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (mg/l) | |

Maximum total alcoholic strength (% vol.)

Minimum total alcoholic strength (% vol.)

11,00

Minimum total acidity

4,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (mEq/l)

1,08

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (mg/l)

rosé varietal and cuvée wines

Pale pink or salmon-coloured, lively, fresh wines made from black grapes, with fruity fragrances and flavours (raspberry, peach, sour cherry, blackcurrant, wild strawberry, etc.) and perhaps floral aromas; exuberant wine with light, playful acids; dry, medium-dry, medium-sweet or sweet, depending on the sugar content.

General analytical characteristics

| Maximum total alcoholic strength (% vol.) | |
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| Minimum total alcoholic strength (% vol.) | 11,00 |
| Minimum total acidity | 4,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid |
| Maximum volatile acidity (mEq/l) | 1,08 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (mg/l) | |

Maximum total alcoholic strength (% vol.)

Minimum total alcoholic strength (% vol.)

11,00

Minimum total acidity

4,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (mEq/l)

1,08

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (mg/l)

red varietal and cuvée wines

Ruby in colour, varietal wines have fragrances and flavours characteristic of the variety used, with rounded acids; coupage wines have a tannin content reflecting the varieties used, a velvety taste and body; these wines have fruity (sour-cherry, raspberry, walnut, blackcurrant, etc.) and spicy (cinnamon, vanilla), chocolate and tobacco aromas; dry, medium-dry, medium-sweet or sweet, depending on the sugar content.

General analytical characteristics

| Maximum total alcoholic strength (% vol.) | |
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| Minimum total alcoholic strength (% vol.) | 11,00 |
| Minimum total acidity | 4,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid |
| Maximum volatile acidity (mEq/l) | 1,20 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (mg/l) | |

Maximum total alcoholic strength (% vol.)

Minimum total alcoholic strength (% vol.)

11,00

Minimum total acidity

4,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (mEq/l)

1,20

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (mg/l)

5.   Wine making practices

a.   Essential oenological practices

Relevant restriction on making the wines

| 1. | Mandatory oenological practices






  1.1. | White and rosé






  — | harvesting by hand; |
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Mandatory oenological practices

1.1.

White and rosé

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harvesting by hand;

| — | 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 20 °C max. |
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controlled fermentation of the must at 20 °C max.

| 1.2. | Red






  — | harvesting by hand; |
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1.2.

Red

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harvesting by hand;

| — | 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;

| — | fermentation on skins; |
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fermentation on skins;

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

| — | ageing in wooden casks for at least three months; |
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ageing in wooden casks for at least three months;

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

Cultivation practice

In the case of existing vineyards planted before 31 December 2011, products with the Monor(i) PDO may be produced from grapes originating from the vineyard for as long as the vineyard remains in operation.

In the case of vineyards established after 1 January 2012, products labelled with the Monor(i) PDO may be produced only from grapes originating from vines planted using the following methods of cultivation: head-training, umbrella training, Moser training, single-curtain training, Sylvoz training.

For vineyards established after 1 January 2012, the planting density should be at least 3 300 vines per hectare. When determining the distance between rows and between vines, besides even row and vine spacing, the planting of twin rows and/or twin vines is also acceptable. The distance between rows must be at least 1,00 m and no more than 3,60 m, while the distance between vines must be at least 0,60 m and no more than 1,20 m. In the case of twinned vines, the average distance between the vines is the determining factor.

When determining the vine load, the number of living light buds left on each vine may not exceed 12 per m2.

The date on which harvesting begins is decided by the competent wine community each year and is determined on the basis of test harvests carried out every week from 1 August each year. The date of the harvest is published in the form of an announcement by the wine communities.

The grapes have a minimum sugar content of 16,0 [MM °] (natural alcoholic strength at 17,5 °C at least 9,87 % vol.)

b.   Maximum yields

White and rosé wine

70 hl/ha

Red wine

60 hl/ha

6.   Demarcated area

Those sections of Strázsa-hegy (Strázsa hill) in the town of Monor, Száraz-hegy (Száraz hill) in the town of Monor and the villages of Monorierdő and Bénye, and sloping sites in the Harc-völgy (Harc valley) in the village of Gomba that are classified as Class I and II according to the vineyard cadastre.

7.   Main wine grapes

| | ** Zöld veltelini (MAIN) |
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** Zöld veltelini (MAIN)

| | ** Cabernet sauv. (MAIN) |
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** Cabernet sauv. (MAIN)

| | ** Cabernet franc (MAIN) |
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** Cabernet franc (MAIN)

| | ** Blauburger (OTHER) |
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** Blauburger (OTHER)

| | ** Ezerjó (MAIN) |
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** Ezerjó (MAIN)

| | ** Kékoportó (OTHER) |
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** Kékoportó (OTHER)

| | ** Kékfrankos (MAIN) |
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** Kékfrankos (MAIN)

| | ** Karát (OTHER) |
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** Karát (OTHER)

| | * Kadarka (MAIN) |
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- Kadarka (MAIN)

| | ** Irsai Olivér (OTHER) |
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** Irsai Olivér (OTHER)

| | ** Hárslevelű (MAIN) |
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** Hárslevelű (MAIN)

| | ** Cserszegi fűszeres (MAIN) |
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** Cserszegi fűszeres (MAIN)

| | ** Chardonnay (MAIN) |
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** Chardonnay (MAIN)

| | ** Ottonel muskotály (OTHER) |
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** Ottonel muskotály (OTHER)

| | ** Olasz rizling (MAIN) |
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** Olasz rizling (MAIN)

| | ** Kövidinka (MAIN) |
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** Kövidinka (MAIN)

| | ** Szürkebarát (OTHER) |
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** Szürkebarát (OTHER)

| | ** Syrah (OTHER) |
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** Syrah (OTHER)

| | ** Sauvignon (OTHER) |
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** Sauvignon (OTHER)

| | ** Rajnai rizling (MAIN) |
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** Rajnai rizling (MAIN)

| | ** Pinot noir (MAIN) |
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** Pinot noir (MAIN)

8.   Description of the link(s)

Link with the geographical area

1.   Description of the demarcated area

Natural factors

The area where grapes for Monori wine are grown, which – according to the Hungarian Geomorphological Map (Magyarország geomorfológiai térképe) – is located in the Gödöllő-Monori-dombság (Gödöllő-Monor hills) geomorphological macroregion, in a range of hills on the south-western edge of the Cserhát hills, has an average elevation of 200 m above sea-level. At Monor, an erosion bench separates the Pesti hordalékkúp síkság (Pest alluvial plain) mesoregion, which lies to the south-west of the ridge of hills, from the Pilis-Alpári homokhát (Pilis-Alpár sand ridge) geomorphological mesoregion. Within the range of hills are lower-lying ridges separated by eroded valleys. The production area is situated on these ridges.

The soil is of the Upper Pleistocene, comprising 10-30 m deep typical loess, sandy sloping loess, loessial sands and quicksand or fixed windblown sand. The topsoil is rust-brown forest soil or carbonaceous residual-forest chernozem that contains large amounts of dolomite and is low in illite clay minerals, with a relatively low iron and aluminium content. Everywhere on the ridges, the groundwater is at a depth of more than 10 m.

In terms of its climate, the area is well-suited to the growing of grapes. Temperatures vary according to the season, but extreme temperature variations are unknown. The risk of winter frost is low, and frosts occur only rarely on high ground in spring and autumn. There is no significant variation between daily minimum and maximum temperatures during the vegetation period, and the number of hot days in summer is low. The annual average temperature is 11,6 °C. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the vegetation period. Rainfall averages 500 mm per year. There are 2 000 hours of sunshine per year.

Human factors

Grape production on the Strázsahegy in Monor and in the Harc-völgy (Harc valley) in Gomba is based on traditional varieties and techniques.

Notably, grape production in the demarcated area began in the 15th century, when vines were planted following the clearing of extensive areas of woodland. Cellars were traditionally dug into the loess amongst the vine plantations on the Strázsahegy (Strázsa hill) at Monor. Some of the cellars were lined with brick, but most of them are even now not brick-lined. Thermal conditions in the cellars are suitable for ensuring the ideal temperature of 10–11 °C. There are about 1 000 cellars in Monor.

In the modern vineyards on the Szárazhegy (Száraz hill) in Monorierdő and Bénye there are international varieties in addition to the traditional Hungarian varieties.

The impact of human factors on the production area can be observed in the following areas:

| — | selection of varieties in line with the potential presented by the ecological conditions; |
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selection of varieties in line with the potential presented by the ecological conditions;

| — | development of viticultural and wine-production techniques in keeping with specific ecological and, in part, market features; |
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development of viticultural and wine-production techniques in keeping with specific ecological and, in part, market features;

| — | development of facility and integration structure in line with ecological and market conditions; |
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development of facility and integration structure in line with ecological and market conditions;

2.   Description of wines

A general feature of the wines is their elegant appearance, high alcohol content and fine acid composition, long-lasting after-taste, having the floral, fruity fragrance and flavour of the variety used.

3.   Presentation and demonstration of the causal link

Owing to the location of the Monor production area and the particularities of its soil, the environment has a significant impact on the characteristics of the wines produced from the grapes that are grown here, which cannot be replicated either in neighbouring areas of the Duna (Danube) Wine Region or in other wine-producing sub-regions. Above all, this imparts a rich bouquet of flavours and aromas and means that the wines are low in acidity and rich in alcohol. The wines have a higher mineral content owing to the properties of the soil and possess a mineral character. The wines from the production area may be consumed young, but their qualities develop fully if they are allowed to age for longer.

9.   Essential further conditions

Legal framework

By an organisation which manages the PDO/PGI, where foreseen by Member States

Type of further condition

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition

| a) | Guarantee of identity of origin: the name of a locality may appear on a wine only if 100 % of the raw materials used to make the wine were grown in that locality. |
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a)

Guarantee of identity of origin: the name of a locality may appear on a wine only if 100 % of the raw materials used to make the wine were grown in that locality.

| b) | List of permitted traditional terms and other restricted terms:






  i. | Traditional term: Védett eredetű bor [Protected-origin wine] |
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b)

List of permitted traditional terms and other restricted terms:

i.

Traditional term: Védett eredetű bor [Protected-origin wine]

| ii. | Other restricted terms: muskotály, barrique |
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ii.

Other restricted terms: muskotály, barrique

| iii. | Traditional terms, other restricted terms and terms referring to the colour of the wine may not be indicated on the label in lettering which is bigger than that used for the designation of origin. |
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iii.

Traditional terms, other restricted terms and terms referring to the colour of the wine may not be indicated on the label in lettering which is bigger than that used for the designation of origin.

| c) | Use of variety names:






  i. | Variety names may appear on the label provided that the lettering in which they appear is not bigger than that used for the designation of origin. |
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c)

Use of variety names:

i.

Variety names may appear on the label provided that the lettering in which they appear is not bigger than that used for the designation of origin.

| ii. | For wines produced from several varieties of grape, the words küvé, cuvée or házasítás may be used. |
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ii.

For wines produced from several varieties of grape, the words küvé, cuvée or házasítás may be used.

Production outside the demarcated production area

Legal framework

By an organisation which manages the PDO/PGI, where foreseen by Member States

Type of further condition

Derogation on production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition

This is possible in the village of Tápiószentmárton.

Link to the product specification

http://boraszat.kormany.hu/monor

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New national side of euro coins intended for circulation

(2017/C 329/07)

Euro coins intended for circulation have legal tender status throughout the euro area. For the purpose of informing the public and all parties who handle the coins, the Commission publishes a description of the designs of all new coins (1). In accordance with the Council conclusions of 10 February 2009 (2), euro-area Member States and countries that have concluded a monetary agreement with the European Union providing for the issuance of euro coins are authorised to issue commemorative euro coins intended for circulation, provided that certain conditions are met, one of these being that only the 2-euro denomination is used. These coins have the same technical characteristics as other 2-euro coins, but their national face features a commemorative design that is highly symbolic in national or European terms.

Issuing country
  : Belgium

Subject of commemoration
  : 200th anniversary of the Ghent University

Description of the design
  : The inner part of the piece represents the logo of the Ghent University, with the dates 1817 - 2017 below, surrounded by the inscription 200 JAAR UNIVERSITEIT GENT – 200 YEARS GHENT UNIVERSITY and the country indication BE. The mintmark of Brussels, a helmeted head of the Archangel Michael and the mint directors’ mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele, are located respectively on the right and left of the country indication.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued
  : 200 000 coins

Date of issue
  : September 2017

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(1)  See OJ C 373, 28.12.2001, p. 1 for the national faces of all the coins issued in 2002.

(2)  See the conclusions of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 10 February 2009 and the Commission Recommendation of 19 December 2008 on common guidelines for the national sides and the issuance of euro coins intended for circulation (OJ L 9, 14.1.2009, p. 52).

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New national side of euro coins intended for circulation

(2017/C 329/08)

Euro coins intended for circulation have legal tender status throughout the euro area. For the purpose of informing the public and all parties who handle the coins, the Commission publishes a description of the designs of all new coins (1). In accordance with the Council conclusions of 10 February 2009 (2), euro-area Member States and countries that have concluded a monetary agreement with the European Union providing for the issuance of euro coins are authorised to issue commemorative euro coins intended for circulation, provided that certain conditions are met, one of these being that only the 2-euro denomination is used. These coins have the same technical characteristics as other 2-euro coins, but their national side features a commemorative design that is highly symbolic in national or European terms.

Issuing country
  : The Republic of San Marino

Subject of commemoration
  : International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

Description of the design
  : The design shows in the center Planet Earth surrounded by waves; to the right a circle with the letter A, symbol of the designer Andrew Lewis. Arched, above the writing “TURISMO SOSTENIBILE”, below “SAN MARINO” and the year “2017”; to the right the initials of the engraver Uliana Pernazza “UP INC.”; to the left the letter “R” of the Italian Mint which took care of the mintage.

The United Nations General Assembly approved the adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The idea of sustainable Tourism indicates a kind of travelling that respects the planet, it doesn’t alter the natural, social and artistic environment and it doesn’t inhibit the growth of social and economic activities. It is a kind of tourism opposite to mass tourism and it tends to promote the weakest economies. The Republic of San Marino dedicated a 2 euro commemorative coin, designed by the Canadian artist Andrew Lewis to this theme, in order to promote a new mentality and to encourage tourists’ respect for environment.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued
  :

Date of issue
  : September 2017

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(1)  See OJ C 373, 28.12.2001, p. 1 for the national sides of all the coins issued in 2002.

(2)  See the conclusions of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 10 February 2009 and the Commission Recommendation of 19 December 2008 on common guidelines for the national sides and the issuance of euro coins intended for circulation (OJ L 9, 14.1.2009, p. 52).

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New national side of euro coins intended for circulation

(2017/C 329/09)

Euro coins intended for circulation have legal tender status throughout the euro area. For the purpose of informing the public and all parties who handle the coins, the Commission publishes a description of the designs of all new coins (1). In accordance with the Council conclusions of 10 February 2009 (2), euro-area Member States and countries that have concluded a monetary agreement with the European Union providing for the issuing of euro coins are allowed to issue commemorative euro coins intended for circulation, provided that certain conditions are met, particularly that only the 2-euro denomination is used. These coins have the same technical characteristics as other 2-euro coins, but their national face features a commemorative design that is highly symbolic in national or European terms.

Issuing country
  : Lithuania

Subject of commemoration
  : Vilnius

Description of the design
  : The design shows a fragment of the Vilnius city panorama. At the left side is the inscription ‘VILNIUS’ and the mark of the designer. At the top right is the name of the issuing country ‘LIETUVA’ and the year of issuance ‘2017’. At the centre is the mintmark.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued
  :

Date of issue
  : Third quarter of 2017

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(1)  See OJ C 373, 28.12.2001, p. 1 for the national faces of all the coins issued in 2002.

(2)  See the conclusions of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 10 February 2009 and the Commission Recommendation of 19 December 2008 on common guidelines for the national sides and the issuance of euro coins intended for circulation (OJ L 9, 14.1.2009, p. 52).

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8601 — Greenergy/Inver)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 329/10)

| 1. | On 19 September 2017 the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Greenergy International Limited (‘Greenergy’, United Kingdom), ultimately controlled by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (‘Brookfield’, Canada) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control over Inver Energy Limited (‘Inver’, Ireland) by way of a purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 19 September 2017 the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Greenergy International Limited (‘Greenergy’, United Kingdom), ultimately controlled by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (‘Brookfield’, Canada) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control over Inver Energy Limited (‘Inver’, Ireland) by way of a purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | Greenergy is active in the importation, storage, blending and transportation of refined oil fuels to wholesale customers in the United Kingdom and is the United Kingdom’s largest supplier of road fuels. It also produces and blends biofuels. Greenergy is ultimately controlled by Brookfield, a global asset manager. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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Greenergy is active in the importation, storage, blending and transportation of refined oil fuels to wholesale customers in the United Kingdom and is the United Kingdom’s largest supplier of road fuels. It also produces and blends biofuels. Greenergy is ultimately controlled by Brookfield, a global asset manager.

| — | Inver is an independent importer and distributor of a range of fuel products predominantly in Ireland where it also operates a number of retail service stations. In the United Kingdom, Inver operates a fuel importation terminal at Cardiff, from where it supplies fuel oil, gasoil and kerosene. |
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Inver is an independent importer and distributor of a range of fuel products predominantly in Ireland where it also operates a number of retail service stations. In the United Kingdom, Inver operates a fuel importation terminal at Cardiff, from where it supplies fuel oil, gasoil and kerosene.

| 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. |
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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. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference M.8601 — Greenergy/Inver, to the following address:





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

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. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference M.8601 — Greenergy/Inver, to the following 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.8444 — ArcelorMittal/Ilva)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 329/11)

| 1. | On 21 September 2017, 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:






  — | ArcelorMittal SA (Luxembourg), |
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1.

On 21 September 2017, 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:

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ArcelorMittal SA (Luxembourg),

| — | Ilva (Italy), controlled by the Ilva Group. |
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Ilva (Italy), controlled by the Ilva Group.

ArcelorMittal acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of certain assets belonging to the Ilva Group.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of assets.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   for ArcelorMittal: ArcelorMittal is a global steel and mining company, whose principal business is the production, distribution, marketing and sale of steel products for various applications including automotive, construction, household appliances, and packaging,
  —   for Ilva: Ilva is primarily active in crude steel production, processing, and distribution. Following commercial, industrial, and environmental difficulties, Ilva entered extraordinary administration at the beginning of 2015 and has since been run by three commissioners appointed by the Italian Government. The steel business units that are to be acquired by ArcelorMittal consist of Ilva’s plants in Taranto, Genova and Novi Ligure, Ilva’s steel service centre in Salerno and Sénas, Ilva’s maritime fleet, the power station at the Taranto plant, and certain distribution outlets in Italy and France. |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for ArcelorMittal: ArcelorMittal is a global steel and mining company, whose principal business is the production, distribution, marketing and sale of steel products for various applications including automotive, construction, household appliances, and packaging,

—   for Ilva: Ilva is primarily active in crude steel production, processing, and distribution. Following commercial, industrial, and environmental difficulties, Ilva entered extraordinary administration at the beginning of 2015 and has since been run by three commissioners appointed by the Italian Government. The steel business units that are to be acquired by ArcelorMittal consist of Ilva’s plants in Taranto, Genova and Novi Ligure, Ilva’s steel service centre in Salerno and Sénas, Ilva’s maritime fleet, the power station at the Taranto plant, and certain distribution outlets in Italy and France.

| 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. |
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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.8444 — ArcelorMittal/Ilva
  Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:





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

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.8444 — ArcelorMittal/Ilva

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

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.8608 — ENGIE/La Caisse des Dépôts et consignations/CEOLFALRAM76)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2017/C 329/12)

| 1. | On 26 September 2017, 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:






  — | Engie (France), |
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1.

On 26 September 2017, 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:

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Engie (France),

| — | La Caisse des Dépôts et des Consignations (‘CDC’, France), |
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La Caisse des Dépôts et des Consignations (‘CDC’, France),

| — | CEOLFALRAM76 (France), controlled by ENGIE through its subsidiary La Compagnie du Vent (LCV). |
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CEOLFALRAM76 (France), controlled by ENGIE through its subsidiary La Compagnie du Vent (LCV).

CDC acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) joint control over CEOLFALRAM76. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | Engie is active throughout the entire value chain in the fields of gas, electricity and energy services. Engie controls LCV, which is active in the development, construction and maintenance of windfarms and solar parcs; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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Engie is active throughout the entire value chain in the fields of gas, electricity and energy services. Engie controls LCV, which is active in the development, construction and maintenance of windfarms and solar parcs;

| — | CDC is a French State-owned financial group and fund manager investing in both public sector projects and open markets activities; |
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CDC is a French State-owned financial group and fund manager investing in both public sector projects and open markets activities;

| — | CEOLFALRAM76 owns two onshore windfarms active in the electricity generation in France. |
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CEOLFALRAM76 owns two onshore windfarms active in the electricity generation in France.

| 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. |
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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.8608 — ENGIE/La Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations/CEOLFALRAM76.
  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 +32 229-64301 |
| Postal address: |
| European Commission |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

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.8608 — ENGIE/La Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations/CEOLFALRAM76.

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

Fax +32 229-64301

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’).

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

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

(2017/C 329/13)

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

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION OF PROTECTED DESIGNATIONS OF ORIGIN/PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS WHICH IS NOT MINOR

Application for approval of an amendment in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

‘CEREZAS DE LA MONTAÑA DE ALICANTE’

EU No: PGI-ES-02157 — 1.7.2016

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

1.   Applicant group and legitimate interest

| Regulatory Council for the Protected Geographical Indication ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’ |
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| Carretera Albaida-Denia, s/n |
| 03788 Alpatró – La Vall de Gallinera |
| ALICANTE |
| ESPAÑA |

Regulatory Council for the Protected Geographical Indication ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’

Carretera Albaida-Denia, s/n

03788 Alpatró – La Vall de Gallinera

ALICANTE

ESPAÑA

The Regulatory Council for the Protected Geographical Indication ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’ is the legitimate interested party in the amendment application for the specification of the above Protected Geographical Indication and is also responsible for its protection.

2.   Member State or Third Country

Spain

3.   Heading in the product specification affected by the amendment

| — | ☐ | Name of product |
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| — | ☒ | Product description |
| — | ☒ | Geographical area |
| — | ☐ | Proof of origin |
| — | ☐ | Method of production |
| — | ☐ | Link |
| — | ☐ | Labelling |
| — | ☐ | Others (please specify) |

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☐

Name of product

—

☒

Product description

—

☒

Geographical area

—

☐

Proof of origin

—

☐

Method of production

—

☐

Link

—

☐

Labelling

—

☐

Others (please specify)

4.   Type of amendment

| — | ☒ | Amendment to product specification of a registered PDO or PGI not qualified as minor in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. |
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| — | ☐ | Amendment to product specification of registered PDO or PGI for which a Single Document (or equivalent) has not been published, not qualified as minor in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. |

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☒

Amendment to product specification of a registered PDO or PGI not qualified as minor in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

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☐

Amendment to product specification of registered PDO or PGI for which a Single Document (or equivalent) has not been published, not qualified as minor in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

5.   Amendment(s)

| 1. | The first amendment is the inclusion of the following varieties of cherry: ‘Early Lory’, ‘Prime Giant’, ‘Sweet Heart’ and ‘Brooks’, and the removal of the following varieties: ‘Tilagua’, ‘Planera’ and ‘Nadal’.
  Since the registration of the ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’ PGI, new varieties of cherry have been grown in the defined area. Over the years, those varieties that have best adapted to the area and whose fruit displays characteristics similar to ‘Montaña de Alicante’ PGI cherries have been more actively introduced. In recent years, average temperatures in the area have risen, which has led to very poor floral fertilisation. As a result, production of the varieties currently covered — which require a greater number of chilling hours — has dropped significantly. The area planted with these new varieties in the region is sufficiently large to be able to conclude that they have been able to adapt satisfactorily.
  In this natural and logical evolution, in the same way that the varieties of cherry mentioned above have been introduced, other varieties, such as the ‘Tilagua’, ‘Planera’ and ‘Nadal’, have gradually stopped being grown. The reasons for excluding these varieties from the specification are the ageing of specimens of these varieties, their poor yield, and greater planting of the proposed new varieties.
  Description of the new varieties:
  —   ‘Early Lory’: A variety very well-suited to early-crop areas. It is bright red on the outside and heart-shaped. It has a pink flesh, and is moderately sweet with a firm consistency. It does not need many chilling hours and it has very low rain resistance. The average size is 28-30 mm.
  —   ‘Prime Giant’: A very early variety. It is characterised by an intense red colour on the outside, and is round in shape, with red flesh, a good flavour and firm consistency. It has low resistance to rain and an average size of 27-32 mm.
  —   ‘Sweet Heart’: A late variety. The skin is dark-red in colour and shiny. It is round in shape, while the flesh is red, with a sweet flavour and firm consistency. High resistance to rain, and an average size of 26-28mm.
  —   ‘Brooks’: Early variety, characterised by its red-coloured skin. Round and flat-ended in shape, the flesh is firm and it has a balanced flavour. It is prone to cracking and has an average size of 27-28 mm. |
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The first amendment is the inclusion of the following varieties of cherry: ‘Early Lory’, ‘Prime Giant’, ‘Sweet Heart’ and ‘Brooks’, and the removal of the following varieties: ‘Tilagua’, ‘Planera’ and ‘Nadal’.

Since the registration of the ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’ PGI, new varieties of cherry have been grown in the defined area. Over the years, those varieties that have best adapted to the area and whose fruit displays characteristics similar to ‘Montaña de Alicante’ PGI cherries have been more actively introduced. In recent years, average temperatures in the area have risen, which has led to very poor floral fertilisation. As a result, production of the varieties currently covered — which require a greater number of chilling hours — has dropped significantly. The area planted with these new varieties in the region is sufficiently large to be able to conclude that they have been able to adapt satisfactorily.

In this natural and logical evolution, in the same way that the varieties of cherry mentioned above have been introduced, other varieties, such as the ‘Tilagua’, ‘Planera’ and ‘Nadal’, have gradually stopped being grown. The reasons for excluding these varieties from the specification are the ageing of specimens of these varieties, their poor yield, and greater planting of the proposed new varieties.

Description of the new varieties:

—   ‘Early Lory’: A variety very well-suited to early-crop areas. It is bright red on the outside and heart-shaped. It has a pink flesh, and is moderately sweet with a firm consistency. It does not need many chilling hours and it has very low rain resistance. The average size is 28-30 mm.

—   ‘Prime Giant’: A very early variety. It is characterised by an intense red colour on the outside, and is round in shape, with red flesh, a good flavour and firm consistency. It has low resistance to rain and an average size of 27-32 mm.

—   ‘Sweet Heart’: A late variety. The skin is dark-red in colour and shiny. It is round in shape, while the flesh is red, with a sweet flavour and firm consistency. High resistance to rain, and an average size of 26-28mm.

—   ‘Brooks’: Early variety, characterised by its red-coloured skin. Round and flat-ended in shape, the flesh is firm and it has a balanced flavour. It is prone to cracking and has an average size of 27-28 mm.

| 2. | The second amendment is the inclusion of the following municipalities: Alquería de Aznar, Balones and Cañada.
  All these municipalities border the current defined area. The climatic conditions for growing cherries are identical to those described in the specification. Although cherries have always been grown in these three municipalities, in recent years this crop has become more important, and cherries are currently one of the main crops in these communities. Given their proximity and geographical integration, the varieties grown in Alquería de Aznar, Balones and Cañada are already protected in the registered specification for this PGI. |
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The second amendment is the inclusion of the following municipalities: Alquería de Aznar, Balones and Cañada.

All these municipalities border the current defined area. The climatic conditions for growing cherries are identical to those described in the specification. Although cherries have always been grown in these three municipalities, in recent years this crop has become more important, and cherries are currently one of the main crops in these communities. Given their proximity and geographical integration, the varieties grown in Alquería de Aznar, Balones and Cañada are already protected in the registered specification for this PGI.

| 3. | The third amendment consists of a more extended wording of the link.
  Prior to the amendment application, no single document had been published in respect of the PGI ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’. Rather, there was a summary sheet. This document contained the link which was however quite short and brief, as was generally the case with PDOs/PGIs registered several years ago. It was considered a good idea to flesh out the link in the single document, submitted in connection with the request for an amendment, providing a more detailed explanation of the qualities and reputation of the product attributable to its geographical origin. |
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The third amendment consists of a more extended wording of the link.

Prior to the amendment application, no single document had been published in respect of the PGI ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’. Rather, there was a summary sheet. This document contained the link which was however quite short and brief, as was generally the case with PDOs/PGIs registered several years ago. It was considered a good idea to flesh out the link in the single document, submitted in connection with the request for an amendment, providing a more detailed explanation of the qualities and reputation of the product attributable to its geographical origin.

| 4. | The fourth amendment concerns the elimination of compulsory packaging within the defined area.
  The obligation to package the product in the defined area was stipulated in the summary sheet. Since there is no impediment affecting the product, all geographical restrictions on packaging have been removed. |
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The fourth amendment concerns the elimination of compulsory packaging within the defined area.

The obligation to package the product in the defined area was stipulated in the summary sheet. Since there is no impediment affecting the product, all geographical restrictions on packaging have been removed.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘CEREZAS DE LA MONTAÑA DE ALICANTE’

EU No: PGI-ES-02157 — 1.7.2016

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

1.   Name

‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Spain

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Class 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed

3.2.   Description of product to which the name in (1) applies

The varieties suitable for inclusion under the Protected Geographical Indication shall be solely the following:

Main varieties: ‘Burlat’, ‘Picota’, ‘Picota Ambrunes’, ‘Early Lory’, ‘Prime Giant’, ‘Sweet Heart’, ‘Brooks’

Pollinator varieties: ‘Stark Hardy Giant’, ‘Bing’ and ‘Van’

The characteristics common to all these varieties are:

| — | A high sugar content, exceeding 11 °Brix. |
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A high sugar content, exceeding 11 °Brix.

| — | The fruit is averagely prone to splitting. |
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The fruit is averagely prone to splitting.

| — | Stalk of average length, retaining a good condition after harvest. |
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Stalk of average length, retaining a good condition after harvest.

| — | Uniformly round in shape and with an intense shine. |
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Uniformly round in shape and with an intense shine.

| — | The skin is carmine-red to bright-red colour and is fine and uniform. |
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The skin is carmine-red to bright-red colour and is fine and uniform.

| — | Consistently juicy flesh with a pink to red-wine colour. |
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Consistently juicy flesh with a pink to red-wine colour.

| — | Balanced taste with a firm consistency. |
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Balanced taste with a firm consistency.

| — | The stone is average-sized, round but slightly tapered; it is white and very hard. |
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The stone is average-sized, round but slightly tapered; it is white and very hard.

| — | It is suited to being grown in the area covered by the PGI ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’. |
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It is suited to being grown in the area covered by the PGI ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’.

| — | It is sufficiently resistant to handling, transport and packing. |
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It is sufficiently resistant to handling, transport and packing.

The average size of the varieties included is:

—   ‘Burlat’: 27-28 mm

—   ‘Stark Hardy Giant’: 26-28 mm

—   ‘Van’: 26-28 mm

—   ‘Bing’: 24-28 mm

—   ‘Picota’: 22-24 mm

—   ‘Picota Ambrunes’: 23-25 mm

—   ‘Early Lory’: 28-30 mm

—   ‘Prime Giant’: 27-32 mm

—   ‘Sweet Heart’: 26-28 mm

—   ‘Brooks’: 27-28 mm

The cherries of the authorised varieties must have the following quality characteristics:

| — | Whole |
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Whole

| — | Healthy |
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Healthy

| — | Clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter |
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Clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter

| — | Free of abnormal external moisture |
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Free of abnormal external moisture

| — | Free of any foreign smell and/or taste |
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Free of any foreign smell and/or taste

The protected cherries must only be from the ‘Extra’ class and Class I according to UNECE standards, and for marketing purposes they are classified as follows:

Class 1: Not less than 21 mm

Extra: Not less than 23 mm

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

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

Production and harvesting.

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

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

The wording or labels identifying ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’ must include the official European symbol for protected geographical indications, together with the words ‘Protected Geographical Indication’ and ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’.

A conformity mark, known as a secondary label, must also be included. It is identified by means of an alphanumeric key applied during packaging and subject to checks to ensure that it is not reused and to enable traceability.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The production zone is located in the north of the province of Alicante and the south of the province of Valencia, in the east of Spain.

The production zone comprises land located in the municipalities of: Agres, Alcocer de Planes, Alcoy, Alfafara, Almudaina, Alquería de Aznar, Balones, Beneixama, Beniarrés, Benillup, Benimarfull, Biar, Cañada, Castalla, Cocentaina, Confrides, Cuatretondeta, Gaianes, Gorga, Ibi, Jijona, Lorcha, Millena, Monóvar, Muro de Alcoy, Penáguila, Pinoso, Planes, Tollos, Vall d’Alcalá, Vall d’Ebo, Vall de Gallinera, Vall de Laguart and Villena in the province of Alicante, and Bocairent and Ontinyent in the province of Valencia.

5.   Link with the geographical area

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area

Natural factors

The production area is one of the most mountainous of the Autonomous Community of Valencia. It lies in the foothills of the Betic sub-chain, with a typically structural relief alternating between anticlines and synclines. This leads to a mountainous terrain with many irregularities.

The soils are characterised by their high calcium carbonate content and the lack of organic material.

The average annual temperature is between 13 °C and 15,5 °C, with annual average precipitation of 350-650 mm. It is a temperate Mediterranean climate, with colder temperatures and greater precipitation than the rest of the province.

Human factors

Since it is an area in which cherries have traditionally been grown, the farmers’ good growing practices boost the quality of the product. These good traditional growing practices consist of pruning according to a vase-and-palmette training system, ploughing the land, and manual harvesting, selecting the fruit in several harvesting stages when it has the optimum degree of ripeness.

5.2.   Specificity of the product

The cherries are characterised by their high level of sweetness (min. 11 °Brix), carmine-red-to-bright-red colour, and their firm pink to red-wine coloured flesh. They have a spherical shape, and are generally small and pointed at the bottom.

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDOs) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristics of the product (for PGIs)

The link between the cherry and the geographical area is based on the reputation of the ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’. This reputation is due to the organoleptic characteristics of the fruit and its economic and gastronomic importance, as well as its importance as an integral element in the area’s landscape.

The protected area is characterised by a very pronounced, mountainous and irregular terrain. The farms are small, and often located on terraces carved out of the slopes of the mountain, allowing for only one line of trees, which gives this region its very distinct appearance. The temperatures are slightly lower than usual for places so close to the Mediterranean Sea.

These factors considerably limit the crop in the area, and the cherry has been present for decades, thus forming a unique landscape, especially when the crop is in flower.

The know-how of producers in the region, combined with years of experience, have developed appropriate growing techniques for the successful production of cherries in these areas with their frequent frosts, drought and rugged relief.

It is for this reason that the processing of the cherries is primarily artisanal, from harvesting and selection to packaging.

The resulting product is a cherry with a high degree of sweetness, pink to red-wine coloured flesh, and a spherical shape.

The reputation of ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’ is supported by the Cherry Festival, which is held every year in springtime. It features various talks, competitions and activities to do with cherries. There is a gastronomic trail around the various bars and restaurants of the area that make main courses and desserts from cherries, the area’s most characteristic and authentic product. There are also study visits to cherry fields, where cherry growing is explained, and to packaging plants, to show the handling process.

In recent years, the tradition of growing in the area has led to various agro-tourism trails, in which the uniqueness of the cherry-influenced environment is promoted.

The influence of ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’ has extended to gastronomy, so that for many years now, there have been recipes in which this fruit is used, e.g. the recipe from 1992 based on ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’, called ‘Pure Temptation’.

The origins of cherry cultivation in the area go back to the 16th century. Today, ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’ are still the economic engine of this area as regards agricultural production.

In short, ‘Cerezas de la Montaña de Alicante’ is a product that has specific organoleptic qualities (sweet and intense flavour), and a proven reputation, which transcends the strictly agricultural, extending to gastronomy, the landscape and culture.

Reference to publication of the specification

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

http://www.agricultura.gva.es/modificacion_pc_igpcerezasalicante

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(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

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