# Official Journal C 137/2023

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6620 April 2023 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 137

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6620 April 2023

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| Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2023/C 137/01 | Initiation of proceedings (Case M.10896– ORANGE / MASMOVIL / JV) (
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  ) | 1 |

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2023/C 137/01

Initiation of proceedings (Case M.10896– ORANGE / MASMOVIL / JV) (
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  )

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2023/C 137/02 | Euro exchange rates – 19 April 2023 | 2 |
| | NOTICES CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA |
| | EFTA Surveillance Authority |
| 2023/C 137/03 | No state aid within the meaning of Article 61(1) of the EEA Agreement | 3 |
| 2023/C 137/04 | State aid – Decision to raise no objections | 4 |
| 2023/C 137/05 | EFTA Surveillance Authority’s notice on state aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates for the EFTA States applicable as from 1 January 2023 –
  Published in accordance with the rules on reference and discount rates set out in Part VII of ESA’s State Aid Guidelines and Article 10 of ESA’s Decision No 195/04/COL 14 July 2004 | 5 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2023/C 137/02

Euro exchange rates – 19 April 2023

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NOTICES CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

EFTA Surveillance Authority

2023/C 137/03

No state aid within the meaning of Article 61(1) of the EEA Agreement

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2023/C 137/04

State aid – Decision to raise no objections

4

2023/C 137/05

EFTA Surveillance Authority’s notice on state aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates for the EFTA States applicable as from 1 January 2023 –
  Published in accordance with the rules on reference and discount rates set out in Part VII of ESA’s State Aid Guidelines and Article 10 of ESA’s Decision No 195/04/COL 14 July 2004

Published in accordance with the rules on reference and discount rates set out in Part VII of ESA’s State Aid Guidelines and Article 10 of ESA’s Decision No 195/04/COL 14 July 2004

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2023/C 137/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M. 11079 – BNP PARIBAS FORTIS / MATEXI / R2O JV) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2023/C 137/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11089 – AXPO IBERIA / ACSA OBRAS E INFRAESTRUCTURAS / NOGUERA RENOVABLES) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 8 |
| 2023/C 137/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11056 – ONE / MACQUARIE / TRAPAC) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 10 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2023/C 137/09 | Publication of the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the reference to the publication of the product specification for a name in the wine sector | 12 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2023/C 137/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M. 11079 – BNP PARIBAS FORTIS / MATEXI / R2O JV) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

6

2023/C 137/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11089 – AXPO IBERIA / ACSA OBRAS E INFRAESTRUCTURAS / NOGUERA RENOVABLES) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

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2023/C 137/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11056 – ONE / MACQUARIE / TRAPAC) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

10

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2023/C 137/09

Publication of the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the reference to the publication of the product specification for a name in the wine sector

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| | Corrigenda |
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| | Corrigendum to Communication in accordance with Article 34 (7)(a)(iii) of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, on decisions relating to binding information issued by the customs authorities of the Member States concerning the classification of goods in the customs nomenclature ( OJ C 114, 29.3.2023 ) | 18 |

Corrigenda

Corrigendum to Communication in accordance with Article 34 (7)(a)(iii) of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, on decisions relating to binding information issued by the customs authorities of the Member States concerning the classification of goods in the customs nomenclature ( OJ C 114, 29.3.2023 )

( OJ C 114, 29.3.2023 )

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance.

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 20.4.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 137/1 |
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20.4.2023

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 137/1

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Initiation of proceedings

(Case M.10896– ORANGE / MASMOVIL / JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 137/01)

On 3 April 2023, the Commission decided to initiate proceedings in the above-mentioned case after finding that the notified concentration raises serious doubts as to its compatibility with the internal market. The initiation of proceedings opens a second phase investigation with regard to the notified concentration, and is without prejudice to the final decision on the case. The decision is based on Article 6(1)(c) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their observations on the proposed concentration to the Commission.

In order to be fully taken into account in the procedure, observations should reach the Commission not later than 15 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference No. M.10896– ORANGE / MASMOVIL / JV, to the following address:

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

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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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 20.4.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 137/2 |
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20.4.2023

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 137/2

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Euro exchange rates (1)

19 April 2023

(2023/C 137/02)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,0933 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 147,24 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4514 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,88108 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 11,3060 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 0,9828 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 149,50 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 11,5335 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 23,475 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 376,35 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,6238 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,9321 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 21,2083 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6301 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4698 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,5816 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7668 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,4615 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 458,87 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 19,9808 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,5406 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 16 390,21 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,8564 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 61,709 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | |
| THB | Thai baht | 37,708 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 5,4843 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 19,8057 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 89,8985 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,0933

JPY

Japanese yen

147,24

DKK

Danish krone

7,4514

GBP

Pound sterling

0,88108

SEK

Swedish krona

11,3060

CHF

Swiss franc

0,9828

ISK

Iceland króna

149,50

NOK

Norwegian krone

11,5335

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

23,475

HUF

Hungarian forint

376,35

PLN

Polish zloty

4,6238

RON

Romanian leu

4,9321

TRY

Turkish lira

21,2083

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6301

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4698

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,5816

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7668

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,4615

KRW

South Korean won

1 458,87

ZAR

South African rand

19,9808

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,5406

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

16 390,21

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,8564

PHP

Philippine peso

61,709

RUB

Russian rouble

THB

Thai baht

37,708

BRL

Brazilian real

5,4843

MXN

Mexican peso

19,8057

INR

Indian rupee

89,8985

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

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NOTICES CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

EFTA Surveillance Authority

| 20.4.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 137/3 |
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20.4.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 137/3

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No state aid within the meaning of Article 61(1) of the EEA Agreement

(2023/C 137/03)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority considers that the following measure does not constitute state aid within the meaning of Article 61(1) of the EEA Agreement:

| Date of adoption of the decision | 15 December 2022 |
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| Cases No | 86109 and 87198 |
| Decision No | 231/22/COL |
| EFTA State | Norway |
| Region | |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Temporary amendments to the PTA |
| Legal basis | Act of 19 June 2020 on amendments to the Act on Petroleum Tax |
| Type of measure | Scheme |
| Objective | |
| Form of aid | No aid |
| Budget | |
| Intensity | |
| Duration | |
| Economic sectors | Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministry of Petroleum and Energy |
| P.O. Box 8148 Dep |
| NO-0033 Oslo |
| NORWAY |

Date of adoption of the decision

15 December 2022

Cases No

86109 and 87198

Decision No

231/22/COL

EFTA State

Norway

Region

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Temporary amendments to the PTA

Legal basis

Act of 19 June 2020 on amendments to the Act on Petroleum Tax

Type of measure

Scheme

Objective

Form of aid

No aid

Budget

Intensity

Duration

Economic sectors

Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

P.O. Box 8148 Dep

NO-0033 Oslo

NORWAY

Other information

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website: http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/

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| 20.4.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 137/4 |
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20.4.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 137/4

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State aid – Decision to raise no objections

(2023/C 137/04)

The EFTA Surveillance Authority raises no objections to the following state aid measure:

| Date of adoption of the decision | 15.12.2022 |
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| Case No | 89633 |
| Decision No | 227/22/COL |
| EFTA State | Norway |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Prolongation of and amendments to certain tax incentives for zero-emission vehicles |
| Legal basis | The VAT provisions are laid down in the Act on Value Added Tax of 19 June 2009 No 58 and the Regulation concerning Value Added Tax of 15 December 2009 No 1540 |
| Type of measure | Aid scheme |
| Objective | Environmental aid |
| Form of aid | Zero VAT |
| Budget | Estimated around NOK 13,4 billion annually. |
| Duration | 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2024 |
| Economic sectors | NACE group:
  G45.1 - Sale of motor vehicles.
  G45.4 - Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministry of Finance |
| P.O. Box 8008 Dep |
| NO-0030 Oslo |
| NORWAY |

Date of adoption of the decision

15.12.2022

Case No

89633

Decision No

227/22/COL

EFTA State

Norway

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Prolongation of and amendments to certain tax incentives for zero-emission vehicles

Legal basis

The VAT provisions are laid down in the Act on Value Added Tax of 19 June 2009 No 58 and the Regulation concerning Value Added Tax of 15 December 2009 No 1540

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Environmental aid

Form of aid

Zero VAT

Budget

Estimated around NOK 13,4 billion annually.

Duration

1 January 2023 – 31 December 2024

Economic sectors

NACE group:

G45.1 - Sale of motor vehicles.

G45.4 - Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministry of Finance

P.O. Box 8008 Dep

NO-0030 Oslo

NORWAY

The authentic text of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found on the EFTA Surveillance Authority’s website: http://www.eftasurv.int/state-aid/state-aid-register/decisions/

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| 20.4.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 137/5 |
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20.4.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 137/5

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EFTA Surveillance Authority’s notice on state aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates for the EFTA States applicable as from 1 January 2023

Published in accordance with the rules on reference and discount rates set out in Part VII of ESA’s State Aid Guidelines and Article 10 of ESA’s Decision No 195/04/COL 14 July 2004 (1)

(2023/C 137/05)

Base rates are calculated in accordance with the Chapter on the method for setting reference and discount rates of ESA’s State Aid Guidelines as amended by ESA’s Decision No 788/08/COL of 17 December 2008. To obtain the applicable reference rates, appropriate margins shall be added to the base rate in accordance with the State Aid Guidelines.

Base rates have been determined as follows:

| | Iceland | Liechtenstein | Norway |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1.1.2023 – | 6,37 | -0,32 | 3,15 |

Iceland

Liechtenstein

Norway

1.1.2023 –

6,37

-0,32

3,15

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(1)  OJ L 139, 25.5.2006, p. 37 and EEA Supplement to the OJ No. 26/2006, 25.5.2006, p. 1.

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 20.4.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 137/6 |
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20.4.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 137/6

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M. 11079 – BNP PARIBAS FORTIS / MATEXI / R2O JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 137/06)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | BNP Paribas Fortis NV/SA (‘BNPPF’, Belgium), belonging to BNP Paribas Group, |
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BNP Paribas Fortis NV/SA (‘BNPPF’, Belgium), belonging to BNP Paribas Group,

| — | Matexi NV/SA (‘Matexi’, Belgium), belonging to Matexi Group NV., |
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Matexi NV/SA (‘Matexi’, Belgium), belonging to Matexi Group NV.,

| — | R2O JV (Belgium). |
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R2O JV (Belgium).

BNPPF and Matexi will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of R2O JV.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

2.

| — | BNPPF is active in Belgium and offers, among others, a comprehensive package of financial services for private individuals, the self-employed, professionals, small and medium-sized enterprises (‘SMEs’) and public organisations, |
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BNPPF is active in Belgium and offers, among others, a comprehensive package of financial services for private individuals, the self-employed, professionals, small and medium-sized enterprises (‘SMEs’) and public organisations,

| — | Matexi is a real estate project developer active in all stages of the development process (acquisition, development, construction, sale). It mostly develops residential projects and a limited number of commercial projects (retail and office spaces). Matexi is active mainly in Belgium, and to a more limited extent Luxembourg and Poland. |
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Matexi is a real estate project developer active in all stages of the development process (acquisition, development, construction, sale). It mostly develops residential projects and a limited number of commercial projects (retail and office spaces). Matexi is active mainly in Belgium, and to a more limited extent Luxembourg and Poland.

3.

| — | R2O JV will provide residential real estate services in Belgium. Specifically, it will rent housing property to consumers with a ‘rent-to-own’ offer, that is, tenants who have a purchase option after renting the property for a number of years. |
| --- | --- |

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R2O JV will provide residential real estate services in Belgium. Specifically, it will rent housing property to consumers with a ‘rent-to-own’ offer, that is, tenants who have a purchase option after renting the property for a number of years.

4.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

5.

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

M.11079 – BNP PARIBAS FORTIS / MATEXI / R2O JV

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

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

Postal address:

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

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

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| 20.4.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 137/8 |
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20.4.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 137/8

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.11089 – AXPO IBERIA / ACSA OBRAS E INFRAESTRUCTURAS / NOGUERA RENOVABLES)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 137/07)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | AXPO IBERIA, S.L.U. (‘Axpo Iberia’, Spain), |
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AXPO IBERIA, S.L.U. (‘Axpo Iberia’, Spain),

| — | ACSA OBRAS E INFRAESTRUCTURAS, S.A.U. (‘ACSA’, Spain), |
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ACSA OBRAS E INFRAESTRUCTURAS, S.A.U. (‘ACSA’, Spain),

| — | NOGUERA RENOVABLES, S.L. (‘Noguera Renovables’, Spain), currently controlled by CASA BATISTA, SCCL (Spain). |
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NOGUERA RENOVABLES, S.L. (‘Noguera Renovables’, Spain), currently controlled by CASA BATISTA, SCCL (Spain).

Axpo Iberia and ACSA will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Noguera Renovables (including the plant for the treatment and recovery of slurry and other organic waste for the production of biomethane in Vallfogona de Balaguer, Lleida, Spain, to be transferred to Noguera Renovables by one of its shareholders, TORRE SANTAMARIA SCCL).

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | Axpo Iberia, part of the Axpo Group (a Swiss group active in the production of renewable energy), is active in the supply of renewable electricity and gas in Spain and Portugal. |
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Axpo Iberia, part of the Axpo Group (a Swiss group active in the production of renewable energy), is active in the supply of renewable electricity and gas in Spain and Portugal.

| — | ACSA, part of the Spanish Sorigué Group, is active in the provision of construction services (including civil and water works and construction of residential and commercial facilities). |
| --- | --- |

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ACSA, part of the Spanish Sorigué Group, is active in the provision of construction services (including civil and water works and construction of residential and commercial facilities).

| — | Noguera Renovables is active in the collection, transportation, management, and treatment of organic waste, including the sale of compost, in Spain. |
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Noguera Renovables is active in the collection, transportation, management, and treatment of organic waste, including the sale of compost, in Spain.

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

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.11089 – AXPO IBERIA / ACSA OBRAS E INFRAESTRUCTURAS / NOGUERA RENOVABLES

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

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

Postal address:

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

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

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| 20.4.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 137/10 |
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20.4.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 137/10

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.11056 – ONE / MACQUARIE / TRAPAC)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 137/08)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (‘ONE’, Singapore), controlled by Ocean Network Express Holdings, Ltd. (Japan), a joint venture between Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, |
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Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (‘ONE’, Singapore), controlled by Ocean Network Express Holdings, Ltd. (Japan), a joint venture between Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha,

| — | Skipjack Terminal Holdings (‘Skipjack’, United States), ultimately controlled by Macquarie Asset Management (‘Macquarie’, Australia), |
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Skipjack Terminal Holdings (‘Skipjack’, United States), ultimately controlled by Macquarie Asset Management (‘Macquarie’, Australia),

| — | International Transportation Inc. (‘ITI’, United States), currently controlled by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (‘MOL’, Japan). |
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International Transportation Inc. (‘ITI’, United States), currently controlled by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (‘MOL’, Japan).

One and Skipjack will acquire within the meaning of Articles 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of ITI, the holding company of TraPac LLC (‘TraPac’ and ‘JV’, United States) (the ‘Transaction’).

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | ONE operates a global container liner shipping business, |
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ONE operates a global container liner shipping business,

| — | Skipjack is a special purpose vehicle managed by Macquarie, a global provider of assets management services, |
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Skipjack is a special purpose vehicle managed by Macquarie, a global provider of assets management services,

| — | ITI is the holding company of TraPac. TraPac operates marine container terminal stevedoring services at terminals in Los Angeles and Oakland (California). |
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ITI is the holding company of TraPac. TraPac operates marine container terminal stevedoring services at terminals in Los Angeles and Oakland (California).

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

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.11056 – ONE / MACQUARIE / TRAPAC

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

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

Postal address:

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

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

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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

| 20.4.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 137/12 |
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20.4.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 137/12

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Publication of the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the reference to the publication of the product specification for a name in the wine sector

(2023/C 137/09)

This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) within two months from the date of this publication.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

’TERRAS DE CISTER'

PGI-PT-02351

Date of application: 2.3.2017

1.   Name to be registered

Terras de Cister

2.   Geographical indication type

PGI - Protected Geographical Indication

3.   Categories of grapevine products

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

White, rosé and red wines

White

Citrine colour of medium intensity. Subtle mineral aroma typically dominated by citrus and white fruit. Vegetal and chemical notes balanced with light tropical fruit and stone fruit. Long in the mouth, average body, with acid notes reflective of the alcohol and sweet taste.

They are wines with a high natural acidity, intense aroma, and a citrusy, bright and fresh character.

Rosé

Clear to brilliant in appearance and pink in colour. Aromas of fresh fruit, raspberry and red fruit. Generally fresh and persistent, with high and vibrant acidity.

Red

Light ruby colour, with vinous red shades. Medium aroma with a balance of vegetal, ripe stone fruit and red fruit notes, along with notes of wood, and spice. Medium body and length in mouth, astringency and tactile dryness with a light distinction. These are light, smooth wines with a good freshness.

The other analytical characteristics comply with the limits of the regulations in force.

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10,0 |
| Minimum total acidity | in milliequivalents per litre |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

10,0

Minimum total acidity

in milliequivalents per litre

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Wine making practices

a.   Essential oenological practices

1.   White, rosé and red wines

Cultivation methods

The cultivation methods used in vineyards intended for the production of wines entitled to the ‘Terras de Cister’ PGI must be those which are traditional in the region or recommended by the certifying authority.

The vines intended for the production of wines entitled to the ‘Terras de Cister’ PGI are grown on their own, in low form, pruned in goblet or cordon form, and planted in soils of the following types:

| — | humic lithosols of schist and granite; |
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humic lithosols of schist and granite;

| — | brown and red Mediterranean schist soils; |
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brown and red Mediterranean schist soils;

| — | granite and migmatite non-humic lithosols; |
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granite and migmatite non-humic lithosols;

| — | transition soils and brown or red Mediterranean soils of metamorphosed schist or gneiss, generally containing a high level of acidity. |
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transition soils and brown or red Mediterranean soils of metamorphosed schist or gneiss, generally containing a high level of acidity.

2.   White, rosé and red wines

Relevant restriction on making the wines

The musts intended for the production of wines entitled to the ‘Terras de Cister’ PGI must have a natural alcoholic strength by volume equal to or higher than 9.0 (% vol.).

b.   Maximum yields

White, rosé and red wines

120 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

The geographical area of production for the PGI ‘Terras de Cister’ covers the following municipalities (or parts of municipalities) in the district of Viseu:

| — | Armamar: the União das Freguesias de Aricera e Goujoim, Coura e Tões of the parish of Armamar, União das Freguesias de São Romão e Santiago, Cimbres, Queimada, Queimadela, Santa Cruz, São Cosmado, São Martinho das Chãs, and the part of the parish of Aldeias that does not belong to the Demarcated Region of the Douro; |
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Armamar: the União das Freguesias de Aricera e Goujoim, Coura e Tões of the parish of Armamar, União das Freguesias de São Romão e Santiago, Cimbres, Queimada, Queimadela, Santa Cruz, São Cosmado, São Martinho das Chãs, and the part of the parish of Aldeias that does not belong to the Demarcated Region of the Douro;

| — | Lamego: the parishes of Avões, União das freguesias de Bigorne, Magueija e Pretarouca, Britiande, União das freguesias de Cepões, Meijinhos e Melcões, Ferreirim, Lalim, Lazarim, Penude, Vila Nova de Souto d’El-Rei, and the part of the parish of Várzea de Abrunhais that does not belong to the Demarcated Region of the Douro; |
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Lamego: the parishes of Avões, União das freguesias de Bigorne, Magueija e Pretarouca, Britiande, União das freguesias de Cepões, Meijinhos e Melcões, Ferreirim, Lalim, Lazarim, Penude, Vila Nova de Souto d’El-Rei, and the part of the parish of Várzea de Abrunhais that does not belong to the Demarcated Region of the Douro;

| — | Moimenta da Beira; |
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Moimenta da Beira;

| — | Penedono; |
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Penedono;

| — | São João da Pesqueira: the parish of Pereiros, of the União das Freguesias de Vilarouco e Pereiros e Riodades; |
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São João da Pesqueira: the parish of Pereiros, of the União das Freguesias de Vilarouco e Pereiros e Riodades;

| — | Sernancelhe; |
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Sernancelhe;

| — | Tabuaço: the parishes of Arcos, Chavães, Granja do Tedo, Longa, the parish of Paradela of the União das Freguesias de Paradela e Granjinha, the União das Freguesias de Pinheiros e Vale de Figueira and the part of the parish of Sendim that does not belong to the Demarcated Region of the Douro; |
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Tabuaço: the parishes of Arcos, Chavães, Granja do Tedo, Longa, the parish of Paradela of the União das Freguesias de Paradela e Granjinha, the União das Freguesias de Pinheiros e Vale de Figueira and the part of the parish of Sendim that does not belong to the Demarcated Region of the Douro;

| — | Tarouca. |
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Tarouca.

7.   Main wine grapes variety(ies)

| | Alfrocheiro - Tinta-Bastardinha |
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Alfrocheiro - Tinta-Bastardinha

| | Alicante-Bouschet |
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Alicante-Bouschet

| | Alicante-Branco |
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Alicante-Branco

| | Alvar |
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Alvar

| | Alvar -Roxo |
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Alvar -Roxo

| | Alvarelhão - Brancelho |
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Alvarelhão - Brancelho

| | Alvarinho |
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Alvarinho

| | Amaral |
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Amaral

| | Aragonez - Tinta-Roriz; Tempranillo |
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Aragonez - Tinta-Roriz; Tempranillo

| | Arinto - Pedernã |
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Arinto - Pedernã

| | Arinto-do-Interior |
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Arinto-do-Interior

| | Assaraky |
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Assaraky

| | Azal |
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Azal

| | Baga |
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Baga

| | Barcelo |
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Barcelo

| | Bastardo - Graciosa |
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Bastardo - Graciosa

| | Bical - Borrado-das-Moscas |
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Bical - Borrado-das-Moscas

| | Cabernet-Franc |
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Cabernet-Franc

| | Cabernet-Sauvignon |
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Cabernet-Sauvignon

| | Camarate |
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Camarate

| | Campanário |
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Campanário

| | Castelão - João-de-Santarém(1); Periquita |
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Castelão - João-de-Santarém(1); Periquita

| | Cerceal-Branco |
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Cerceal-Branco

| | Chardonnay |
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Chardonnay

| | Cidreiro |
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Cidreiro

| | Coração-de-Galo |
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Coração-de-Galo

| | Cornifesto |
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Cornifesto

| | Códega-do-Larinho |
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Códega-do-Larinho

| | Encruzado |
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Encruzado

| | Fernão-Pires - Maria-Gomes |
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Fernão-Pires - Maria-Gomes

| | Folgasão - Terrantez |
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Folgasão - Terrantez

| | Folgasão -Roxo |
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Folgasão -Roxo

| | Folha -de -Figueira - Dona-Branca |
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Folha -de -Figueira - Dona-Branca

| | Fonte -Cal |
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Fonte -Cal

| | Gewürztraminer |
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Gewürztraminer

| | Gouveio |
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Gouveio

| | Grand-Noir |
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Grand-Noir

| | Jaen - Mencia |
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Jaen - Mencia

| | Jampal |
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Jampal

| | Loureiro |
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Loureiro

| | Luzidio |
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Luzidio

| | Malvasia-Fina - Boal; Bual |
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Malvasia-Fina - Boal; Bual

| | Malvasia-Fina-Roxa |
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Malvasia-Fina-Roxa

| | Malvasia-Preta |
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Malvasia-Preta

| | Malvasia-Rei |
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Malvasia-Rei

| | Marufo - Mourisco-Roxo |
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Marufo - Mourisco-Roxo

| | Merlot |
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Merlot

| | Monvedro |
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Monvedro

| | Moreto |
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Moreto

| | Pilongo |
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Pilongo

| | Pinot-Blanc |
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Pinot-Blanc

| | Pinot-Gris - Pinot-Grigio |
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Pinot-Gris - Pinot-Grigio

| | Pinot-Noir |
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Pinot-Noir

| | Português-Azul - Blauer-Portugieser |
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Português-Azul - Blauer-Portugieser

| | Rabo-de-Ovelha |
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Rabo-de-Ovelha

| | Riesling |
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Riesling

| | Rufete - Tinta-Pinheira |
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Rufete - Tinta-Pinheira

| | Sauvignon - Sauvignon-Blanc |
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Sauvignon - Sauvignon-Blanc

| | Semillon |
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Semillon

| | Sercial - Esgana-Cão |
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Sercial - Esgana-Cão

| | Sercialinho |
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Sercialinho

| | Syrah - Shiraz |
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Syrah - Shiraz

| | Síria - Roupeiro, Códega |
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Síria - Roupeiro, Códega

| | Tamarez - Molinha |
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Tamarez - Molinha

| | Terrantez |
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Terrantez

| | Tinta -Barroca |
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Tinta -Barroca

| | Tinta -Carvalha |
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Tinta -Carvalha

| | Tinta-Francisca |
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Tinta-Francisca

| | Tinta Negra Mole, Saborinho |
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Tinta Negra Mole, Saborinho

| | Tintem |
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Tintem

| | Tinto-Cão |
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Tinto-Cão

| | Touriga-Franca |
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Touriga-Franca

| | Touriga-Fêmea |
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Touriga-Fêmea

| | Touriga-Nacional |
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Touriga-Nacional

| | Trincadeira - Tinta-Amarela, Trincadeira-Preta |
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Trincadeira - Tinta-Amarela, Trincadeira-Preta

| | Tália - Ugni-Blanc; Trebbiano-Toscano |
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Tália - Ugni-Blanc; Trebbiano-Toscano

| | Uva-Cão |
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Uva-Cão

| | Verdelho |
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Verdelho

| | Verdial-Branco |
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Verdial-Branco

| | Vinhão - Sousão |
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Vinhão - Sousão

| | Viosinho |
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Viosinho

| | Vital |
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Vital

| | Água -Santa |
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Água -Santa

8.   Description of the link(s)

White, rosé and red wines

Details of the geographical area relevant to the link

Natural factors

Located in the north-east of Portugal, surrounded by a series of mountain ranges protecting it from external influences, between the Serra de Santa Helena (1 102 m), Monte Raso (851 m), and the Serra da Nave – Leomil (1 015 m).

The triangle formed by these mountains gives the region particular mesological and climatic characteristics and creates a natural barrier against both the humid air masses from the coast and the harsh mainland winds.

Also key in defining the landscape and demarcating the region in geographical and natural terms are the two main rivers: the Távora and the Varosa.

The area has a predominantly a temperate continental climate, which is strongly affected by the region’s topography. Summers are fairly hot and dry, with significant temperature variations. Winters are cold with prolonged frosts that sometimes come late in the season.

Rainfall is moderate, with more rain in the winter months and a shortage of water in the warmer summer months. Relative humidity is slightly high with fog coming in from the Távora valley.

The soils are mainly light, granitic, sandy clays, with low capacity for water retention and low organic matter content, and high potassium and phosphorus content. They are generally highly acidic.

Human factors

The history of wine production in this region is closely linked not only to the region’s geographical characteristics, but also to the arrival of Cistercian monks in the region in the 12th century. The monks built monasteries and churches and planted the first vineyards in the region known today as the ‘Terras de Cister’.

The grape varieties grown also contribute to the specific character of the wine products entitled to this geographical indication of origin, in conjunction with other natural and human factors. In addition to the many native grape varieties which give it a strong regional character, the region has other relatively recently introduced varieties which are perfectly adapted to the geography and landscape conditions and which bolster the wine-making importance of this region.

Specific characteristics of the wines associated with the geographical area

These are fresh wines in which the acid notes balance out the alcohol and sweet taste.

They have a delicate aroma and structure, characterised by a high natural acidity, minerality and low alcoholic strength, plus a good aromatic expression of the grape varieties.

The whites and rosés are fresh with noticeably balanced acidity.

The red wines are light, smooth wines with a good freshness.

Causal link

The protection afforded by the predominant topographic relief is a key characteristic of the geographical area and it also influences the climate. The climate shapes how the vines grow and ripen and thus directly influences the quality of the wines. This influence is clearly evident in the smoothness and aromatic expression of the wines.

Hot summers create good conditions for the grapes to ripen fully, which is reflected in the wines’ aromatic component. The daily temperature variations in summer allow the grapes to develop the right balance between the sugar content and the acidity level, which is likewise reflected in the wines produced from the grapes.

The soils, which are mostly granitic and acid in nature, and their low organic matter content give the wines a mineral element and contribute decisively to their characteristic natural high acidity.

The region’s topography has also led to the practice of mountain winegrowing coupled with traditional growing practices. This has created conditions for the production of wines with specific characteristics, marked by high natural acidity, freshness, character and structure.

In return, the varieties suitable for producing the wines in the region because they are perfectly suited to the climate, are a critical factor in determining the quality characteristics of the wines, particularly their aromatic characteristics.

9.   Essential further conditions

White, rosé and red wines

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation on production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

Wines with the PGI ‘Terras de Cister’ may be produced from grapes grown within the region and vinified outside it, subject to authorisation on a case-by-case basis from the certifying body, provided that the place of wine-making is no more than 15 km from the boundary of the PGI ‘Terras de Cister’ and there is a favourable opinion from the certifying body of the neighbouring region where the grapes are to be vinified.

White, rosé and red wines

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

| — | Prior approval of labelling: The labels to be used on ‘Terras do Cister’ PGI products must first be submitted for approval by the certifying authority. |
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Prior approval of labelling: The labels to be used on ‘Terras do Cister’ PGI products must first be submitted for approval by the certifying authority.

| — | The trade mark must be registered with the INPI [National Institute for Industrial Property], but is not exclusive to the PGI. |
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The trade mark must be registered with the INPI [National Institute for Industrial Property], but is not exclusive to the PGI.

Link to the product specification

https://www.ivv.gov.pt/np4/8616.html

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

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Corrigenda

| 20.4.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 137/18 |
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20.4.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 137/18

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Corrigendum to Communication in accordance with Article 34 (7)(a)(iii) of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, on decisions relating to binding information issued by the customs authorities of the Member States concerning the classification of goods in the customs nomenclature

(
  Official Journal of the European Union C 114 of 29 March 2023
  )

(2023/C 137/10)

On page 32:

for:

‘Classification Opinions approved by the HS Committee

1704.90/12 O/2

2106.10/3 O/3

2404.19/3 O/12

2933.39/1 P (*)

3002.49/1 P (**)

3917.10/1 O/4

4418.91/1 O/5

8432.80/1 O/6

8504.40/3 O/7

8539.51/1 O/14

9032.89/2 O/7

Classification Opinions deleted by the HS Committee

2106.90/5 O/17’,

read:

‘Classification Opinions approved by the HS Committee

1704.90/12 O/2

2106.10/3 O/3

2404.19/3 O/12

2933.39/1 P (*)

3002.49/1 P (**)

3917.10/1 O/4

4418.91/1 O/5

8432.80/1 O/6

8504.40/3 O/7

8539.51/1 O/14

9032.89/2 O/7

Classification Opinions deleted by the HS Committee

2106.90/5 O/17

| (*) | Renumber present Opinion 3808.93/1 as 2933.39/1 (HS2022). |
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| (**) | Renumber present Opinion 3002.90/1 as 3002.49/1 (HS2022).’. |
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