# Official Journal C 114/2023

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6629 March 2023 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 114

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6629 March 2023

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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2023/C 114/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11040 – PGGM / DIF / EQT / SAUR) (
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Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2023/C 114/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11040 – PGGM / DIF / EQT / SAUR) (
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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | Council |
| 2023/C 114/02 | Council Conclusions on the Special Report No. 24/2022 of the European Court of Auditors entitled e-Government actions targeting businesses - Commission’s actions implemented, but availability of e-services still varies across the EU | 2 |
| | European Commission |
| 2023/C 114/03 | Euro exchange rates – 28 March 2023 | 4 |
| | Court of Auditors |
| 2023/C 114/04 | Special report 07/2023 – Design of the Commission’s control system for the RRF – Assurance and accountability gap remains at EU level in the new delivery model, despite extensive work being planned | 5 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

2023/C 114/02

Council Conclusions on the Special Report No. 24/2022 of the European Court of Auditors entitled e-Government actions targeting businesses - Commission’s actions implemented, but availability of e-services still varies across the EU

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European Commission

2023/C 114/03

Euro exchange rates – 28 March 2023

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Court of Auditors

2023/C 114/04

Special report 07/2023 – Design of the Commission’s control system for the RRF – Assurance and accountability gap remains at EU level in the new delivery model, despite extensive work being planned

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2023/C 114/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11076 – TOTALENERGIES / TOTAL EREN) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 6 |
| 2023/C 114/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11085 – FRASERS / GO SPORT) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 8 |
| 2023/C 114/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11064 – MACQUARIE / IVANHOE / RHP PARTNERS MANAGER GP / JV) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 10 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2023/C 114/08 | Publication of an application for amendment of a specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 105 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council | 12 |
| 2023/C 114/09 | 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 | 31 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2023/C 114/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11076 – TOTALENERGIES / TOTAL EREN) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

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2023/C 114/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11085 – FRASERS / GO SPORT) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  )

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8

2023/C 114/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11064 – MACQUARIE / IVANHOE / RHP PARTNERS MANAGER GP / JV) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

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10

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2023/C 114/08

Publication of an application for amendment of a specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 105 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council

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2023/C 114/09

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

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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.11040 – PGGM / DIF / EQT / SAUR)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 114/01)

On 14 March 2023, 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 policy’ 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 policy’ 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 32023M11040. EUR-Lex is the online point of access to European Union 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 32023M11040. EUR-Lex is the online point of access to European Union 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

Council

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COUNCIL CONCLUSIONS

on the Special Report No. 24/2022 of the European Court of Auditors

entitled ‘e-Government actions targeting businesses - Commission’s actions implemented, but availability of e-services still varies across the EU’

(2023/C 114/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

RECALLING its conclusions on improving the examination of special reports drawn up by the Court of Auditors in the context of the discharge procedure (1);

TAKES NOTE of the Special Report No. 24/2022 by the European Court of Auditors entitled: ‘e-Government actions targeting businesses - Commission’s actions implemented, but availability of e-services still varies across the EU ’;

TAKES NOTE of the conclusions and recommendations of the Special Report;

RECALLS its ‘Conclusions on the e-Government Action Plan 2016-2020: accelerating the Digital Transformation of Government’ (2), calling for specific, realistic and measurable targets in the Action Plan and coherence between the actions and the concerned financial instruments that could assist the Member States in achieving the digital transformation;

RECOGNISES in particular that:

| a) | the e-Government Action Plan 2016-2020 did not have an attributed budget and, as observed by the ECA, the promotion of developed solutions was mainly limited to the activities as planned in the individual actions and an exchange on best practices between Member States; |
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the e-Government Action Plan 2016-2020 did not have an attributed budget and, as observed by the ECA, the promotion of developed solutions was mainly limited to the activities as planned in the individual actions and an exchange on best practices between Member States;

| b) | the Commission monitored the output of its actions and it did not monitor comprehensively the outcomes or impacts of the overall action plan beyond the outputs of the individual actions; |
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the Commission monitored the output of its actions and it did not monitor comprehensively the outcomes or impacts of the overall action plan beyond the outputs of the individual actions;

RECALLS the good cooperation between the European Commission and the Member States, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, on advancing eGovernment at the EU and national levels for over a decade, in particular through the eGovernment Action Plans, with the aim of transforming public administrations by using digital technology;

WELCOMES that the Commission has accepted all the recommendations of the Special Report;

RECALLS that the COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the importance of resilient, interoperable digital public services;

WELCOMES the timely adoption of the Decision establishing the 2030 Policy Programme ‘Path to the Digital Decade’ by the Council, the Parliament and the Commission;

INVITES the Member States to develop their national roadmaps and trajectories towards reaching the target that key public services, as defined in the Digital Decade Policy Programme, should be available online by 2030;

RECALLS that after the publication of the second report on the ‘State of the Digital Decade’ by the Commission and every second year thereafter, the Member States concerned shall submit adjustments to their national roadmaps consisting of policies, measures and actions they intend to undertake in order to reach the digital targets;

INVITES the Council and the European Parliament for a swift adoption of the Interoperable Europe Act (3) laying down measures to achieve a high level of public sector interoperability across the Union and the Proposal for a Regulation establishing a framework for a European Digital Identity (4);

CALLS ON the Commission to ensure coherence between the required actions and the relevant financial instruments that could assist the Member States in achieving the digital transformation of their public services;

INVITES the Commission to develop a comprehensive strategy for the effective promotion of the e-Government services targeting businesses across the Union;

INVITES the Member States and the Commission to pay attention to the conclusions and recommendations of the Special Report and encourages them to carefully examine those recommendations.

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(1)  Doc. 7515/00 + COR 1.

(2)  Doc. 11801/16.

(3)  Doc. 14973/22.

(4)  Doc. 9471/21.

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European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

28 March 2023

(2023/C 114/03)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,0841 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 141,69 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4492 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,87938 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 11,2195 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 0,9947 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 148,10 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 11,3240 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 23,668 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 382,95 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,6815 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,9523 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 20,7153 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6219 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4803 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,5100 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7382 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,4394 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 407,94 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 19,7029 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,4554 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 16 353,40 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,7717 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 58,951 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | |
| THB | Thai baht | 37,152 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 5,6080 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 19,8389 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 89,0640 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,0841

JPY

Japanese yen

141,69

DKK

Danish krone

7,4492

GBP

Pound sterling

0,87938

SEK

Swedish krona

11,2195

CHF

Swiss franc

0,9947

ISK

Iceland króna

148,10

NOK

Norwegian krone

11,3240

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

23,668

HUF

Hungarian forint

382,95

PLN

Polish zloty

4,6815

RON

Romanian leu

4,9523

TRY

Turkish lira

20,7153

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6219

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4803

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,5100

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7382

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,4394

KRW

South Korean won

1 407,94

ZAR

South African rand

19,7029

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,4554

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

16 353,40

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,7717

PHP

Philippine peso

58,951

RUB

Russian rouble

THB

Thai baht

37,152

BRL

Brazilian real

5,6080

MXN

Mexican peso

19,8389

INR

Indian rupee

89,0640

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

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Court of Auditors

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Special report 07/2023

‘Design of the Commission’s control system for the RRF – Assurance and accountability gap remains at EU level in the new delivery model, despite extensive work being planned’

(2023/C 114/04)

The European Court of Auditors has published its special report 07/2023: ‘Design of the Commission’s control system for the RRF – Assurance and accountability gap remains at EU level in the new delivery model, despite extensive work being planned’.

The report can be consulted directly or downloaded at the European Court of Auditors’ website: https://www.eca.europa.eu/en/Pages/DocItem.aspx?did=63634

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 29.3.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 114/6 |
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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.11076 – TOTALENERGIES / TOTAL EREN)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 114/05)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | TotalEnergies SE (‘TotalEnergies’, France), |
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TotalEnergies SE (‘TotalEnergies’, France),

| — | Total Eren Holding (‘Total Eren’, France), currently jointly controlled by TotalEnergies and New Eren SA. |
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Total Eren Holding (‘Total Eren’, France), currently jointly controlled by TotalEnergies and New Eren SA.

TotalEnergies will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Total Eren.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | TotalEnergies is a vertically integrated international energy company involved in all sectors of the oil and gas industry, |
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TotalEnergies is a vertically integrated international energy company involved in all sectors of the oil and gas industry,

| — | Total Eren develops, finances, builds and operates renewable energy plants worldwide. |
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Total Eren develops, finances, builds and operates renewable energy plants worldwide.

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.11076 – TOTALENERGIES / TOTAL EREN

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

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.11085 – FRASERS / GO SPORT)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 114/06)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | SPORTSDIRECT.COM France SA (‘SPORTSDIRECT.COM France’, France), belonging to the Frasers Group of the United Kingdom, |
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SPORTSDIRECT.COM France SA (‘SPORTSDIRECT.COM France’, France), belonging to the Frasers Group of the United Kingdom,

| — | Groupe GO Sport SAS (‘Groupe GO Sport’, France), belonging to the GO Sport Group of France, |
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Groupe GO Sport SAS (‘Groupe GO Sport’, France), belonging to the GO Sport Group of France,

| — | GO Sport France SAS (‘GO Sport France’, France), belonging to the GO Sport Group of France. |
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GO Sport France SAS (‘GO Sport France’, France), belonging to the GO Sport Group of France.

SPORTSDIRECT.COM France will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of parts of Groupe GO Sport and GO Sport France.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of assets.

2.

| — | SPORTSDIRECT.COM France active in the retail trade market of sports goods and operates several Sports Direct stores in France, |
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SPORTSDIRECT.COM France active in the retail trade market of sports goods and operates several Sports Direct stores in France,

| — | Groupe GO Sport is active in the retail distribution of sports goods with its main operations in France, |
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Groupe GO Sport is active in the retail distribution of sports goods with its main operations in France,

| — | GO Sport France is active in the retail distribution of sports goods with its main operations in France. |
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GO Sport France is active in the retail distribution of sports goods with its main operations in France.

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.11085 – FRASERS / GO SPORT

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

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.11064 – MACQUARIE / IVANHOE / RHP PARTNERS MANAGER GP / JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 114/07)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Macquarie Real Estate Investments Holdings (North America), Inc. (USA, ‘Macquarie’), part of Macquarie Group, |
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Macquarie Real Estate Investments Holdings (North America), Inc. (USA, ‘Macquarie’), part of Macquarie Group,

| — | RHP Partners-Manager GP, LLC (USA, ‘RHP’), |
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RHP Partners-Manager GP, LLC (USA, ‘RHP’),

| — | IC USA LP (USA, ‘Ivanhoe’), controlled by Caisse des dépôts et placement du Québec (‘CDPQ’, Canada), |
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IC USA LP (USA, ‘Ivanhoe’), controlled by Caisse des dépôts et placement du Québec (‘CDPQ’, Canada),

| — | RHP Partners III, LP (USA, ‘Joint Venture’). |
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RHP Partners III, LP (USA, ‘Joint Venture’).

Macquarie, RHP and Ivanhoe will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the newly established Joint Venture.

The concentration is accomplished by way of contract or any other means.

2.

| — | Macquarie is active in real estate investment in North America, |
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Macquarie is active in real estate investment in North America,

| — | RHP owns and/or operates manufactured home communities in the United States, |
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RHP owns and/or operates manufactured home communities in the United States,

| — | Ivanhoe is active in the development of high-quality real estate properties and projects in North America. Its parent company, Ivanhoe Cambridge, is a real estate investor active at a global level. |
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Ivanhoe is active in the development of high-quality real estate properties and projects in North America. Its parent company, Ivanhoe Cambridge, is a real estate investor active at a global level.

3.

The business activities of the Joint Venture will be the following: owning and operating manufactured home communities, and leasing and selling manufactured homes in such communities in the United States.

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.11064 – MACQUARIE / IVANHOE / RHP PARTNERS MANAGER GP / 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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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

| 29.3.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 114/12 |
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Publication of an application for amendment of a specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 105 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council

(2023/C 114/08)

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

REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

‘Balaton / Balatoni’

PDO-HU-A1507-AM04

Date of application: 18.1.2018

1.   Rules applicable to the amendment

Article 105 of Regulation (EU) n° 1308/2013 – Non-minor modification

2.   Description and reasons for amendment

2.1.   Reclassification as protected geographical indication

Compared to PDO, the terroir elements are less pronounced in the quality of Balaton/Balatoni wines made from grapes originating from the demarcated geographical areas of the Balaton Wine Region. In the case of Balaton wines, the link with the geographical area is primarily due to the overall character of the Balaton Region as a coherent whole with historical roots that developed around Lake Balaton in terms of tourism, nature, economics and conservation. What makes the Balaton Region stand out is primarily its renown, as evidenced by the wine festivals, harvest festivals or wine weeks organised every year for local and foreign visitors in various locations in the Balaton area (such as the Borbarangolás [Touring Wine] wine festival in Badacsony, the Zánkai bornapok [Wine Days in Zánka], Badacsonyi Borhét [Badacsony Wine Week] and Balatonfüredi Borhetek [Balatonfüred Wine Weeks]). We therefore take the view that the special quality of Balaton wines is linked primarily to the geographical origin and Balaton’s reputation. This is why we decided to amend the Balaton (Balatoni) specification from PDO to PGI. Accordingly, the traditional term ‘tájbor’ [country wine] will be used in the rules on indications.

The reclassification is also justified by the size and multifaceted character of the region, the territory being extremely diverse in terms of both natural and human factors. Moreover, Balaton wines have the reputation expected of a PGI, as clearly demonstrated by the wine tourism described above. The reputation is specifically linked to the geographical area, and ‘Balaton wine’ is a well-known name all over Hungary, as well as in other Member States.

Product specification (and single document) headings affected:

| I. | Geographical indication type (Single document heading 2, ‘Geographical indication type’) |
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Geographical indication type (Single document heading 2, ‘Geographical indication type’)

| VII. | Link to the geographical area (Single document heading 8, ‘Description of the link(s)’) |
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VII.

Link to the geographical area (Single document heading 8, ‘Description of the link(s)’)

| VIII. | Further conditions (Single document heading 9, ‘Essential further conditions’) |
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VIII.

Further conditions (Single document heading 9, ‘Essential further conditions’)

2.2.   Modification of analytical and organoleptic characteristics

In the case of the minimum sugar content of the grapes, the reduction of the parameter from 9 % v/v to 8 % v/v is supported by the increase in demand for wines with a lower alcoholic strength and by the advantage of the earlier harvest achieved by the modification. (Reducing the minimum potential alcohol content (sugar content) of the grapes does not entail a change in the minimum alcohol content of the wines made from it. The minimum alcohol content of the wines will remain at 9 % by volume.) In addition to demand, wines with a lower alcohol content, which can be placed on the market earlier, constitute an additional supply, which can also increase competitiveness. In the organoleptic characteristics of white wine, the change in the sentence referring to the shade of colour has been clarified in relation to the analytical parameters.

Product specification (and single document) headings affected:

| II. | Description of the wine(s) (Single document heading 4, ‘Description of the wine(s)’) |
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II.

Description of the wine(s) (Single document heading 4, ‘Description of the wine(s)’)

| III. | Special wine-making practices (Single document heading 5, ‘Wine-making practices’) |
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III.

Special wine-making practices (Single document heading 5, ‘Wine-making practices’)

2.3.   Increase of maximum yield

The Hungarian rules on use of the PGI indication allow the maximum yield for new wine on lees to be set at 120 hl/ha instead of 100 hl/ha. The value of the grape yield in kilograms is also adjusted accordingly. Given the increased demand, increasing supply is a way of increasing quantities so as to improve competitiveness.

Product specification (and single document) headings affected:

| V. | Maximum yields (Single document heading 5.2, ‘Maximum yields’) |
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V.

Maximum yields (Single document heading 5.2, ‘Maximum yields’)

2.4.   Broadening range of permitted grape varieties

Use of the PGI indication allows interspecific varieties to be included among the permitted grape varieties. Our aim in doing this is also justified by the expected increase in organic grape production methods. Under this amendment, we would therefore like to expand the range of permitted varieties to include certain interspecific varieties. These include traditional and newly bred varieties, as well as international varieties that have become increasingly cultivated over the last 20 years. Grape varieties included: Bianca, Korai piros veltelíni, Piros veltelíni, Pölöskei muskotály, Viktória gyöngye, Viognier, Zalagyöngye, Zöld szagos, Alibernet, Alicante Bouschet, Bíborkadarka, Blauer führburgunder, Csókaszőlő, Domina, Dornfelder, Hanburgi muskotály, Menoire, Nero, Rubintos, Sagrantino, Tannat, Turán.

Product specification (and single document) headings affected:

| VI. | Authorised grape varieties (Single document heading 7, ‘Main grape variety (varieties)’) |
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VI.

Authorised grape varieties (Single document heading 7, ‘Main grape variety (varieties)’)

2.5.   Origin of grapes that may be used to produce the product

Under the Community PGI rules, at least 85 % of the grapes used for the production of the product must come from the geographical area. In order to protect the reputation and quality of Balaton wines, we decided that 100 % of the grapes should continue to come from the demarcated area.

Product specification (and single document) headings affected:

| IV. | Demarcated area (Single document heading 6, ‘Demarcated geographical area’) |
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IV.

Demarcated area (Single document heading 6, ‘Demarcated geographical area’)

2.6.   Extension of the demarcated area

These municipalities are an integral part of the production area, where vine growers have been growing grapes under the same ecological conditions and in accordance with the same traditions for centuries and producing wine from them. (The municipalities are located in the same administrative unit (county) as the municipalities of the demarcated area)

New municipalities: Balatonszárszó, Csapi, Nagytilaj, Teleki, Tótszentmárton, Balatonszentgyörgy, Balatonújlak, Kapoly, Kékkút, Mernye, Nagyszakácsi, Nikla, Pusztakovácsi, Siójut, Tab, Tapsony, Táska.

(Of these municipalities, Tótszentmárton is not located directly next to Balaton, but is in the Zala wine region adjacent to some of the municipalities included in the demarcated production areas of the Balaton indication, such as Becsehely. As the municipality is adjacent to the demarcated area, its climatic and ecological characteristics are significantly similar to the demarcated production area.)

Product specification (and single document) headings affected:

| IV. | Demarcated area (Single document heading 6, ‘Demarcated geographical area’) |
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IV.

Demarcated area (Single document heading 6, ‘Demarcated geographical area’)

2.7.   Inclusion of the product category of aerated semi-sparkling wine

In the wine-growing sub-regions of the Balaton Wine Region, in addition to Balaton/Balatoni PGI sparkling wine, more and more cellars have been producing aerated semi-sparkling wines, which are increasingly popular with the public. There was demand for those products to be marketable under the Balaton/Balatoni PGI indication rather than in the ‘without geographical indication’ category. In order to strengthen the market position of Balaton wines and increase their competitiveness, aerated semi-sparkling wines need to be included in the Balaton/Balatoni PGI product categories.

Product specification (and single document) headings affected:

| II. | Description of the wine(s) (Single document heading 3, ‘Categories of grapevine product’) |
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II.

Description of the wine(s) (Single document heading 3, ‘Categories of grapevine product’)

| II. | Description of the wine(s) (Single document heading 4, ‘Description of the wine(s)) |
| --- | --- |

II.

Description of the wine(s) (Single document heading 4, ‘Description of the wine(s))

| III. | Special wine-making practices (Single document heading 5.1, ‘Specific oenological practices’) |
| --- | --- |

III.

Special wine-making practices (Single document heading 5.1, ‘Specific oenological practices’)

| V. | Maximum yields (Single document heading 5.2, ‘Maximum yields’) |
| --- | --- |

V.

Maximum yields (Single document heading 5.2, ‘Maximum yields’)

| VI. | Authorised grape varieties (Single document heading 7, ‘Main grape variety (varieties)’) |
| --- | --- |

VI.

Authorised grape varieties (Single document heading 7, ‘Main grape variety (varieties)’)

| VII. | Link to the geographical area (Single document heading 8, ‘Description of the link(s)’) |
| --- | --- |

VII.

Link to the geographical area (Single document heading 8, ‘Description of the link(s)’)

| VIII. | Further conditions (Single document heading 9, ‘Essential further conditions’) |
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VIII.

Further conditions (Single document heading 9, ‘Essential further conditions’)

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of product

Balaton / Balatoni

2.   Geographical indication type

PGI – Protected Geographical Indication

3.   Categories of grapevine products

| 1. | Wine |
| --- | --- |

1.

Wine

| 4. | Sparkling wine |
| --- | --- |

4.

Sparkling wine

| 9. | Aerated semi-sparkling wine |
| --- | --- |

9.

Aerated semi-sparkling wine

4.   Description of the wine(s)

1.   Wine – white

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The colour of the wine ranges from pale green to light golden. Discreet wine of medium aroma intensity with notes of white flowers (elderflower, hyacinth, narcissus, linden blossom, lilac, and acacia). In addition to their fruitiness, they have rounded acids and are full-bodied, with a slightly bitter taste reminiscent of almonds that is typical of Balaton wines.

| * | The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide. |
| --- | --- |

*

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

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

9

Minimum total acidity

4  g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

2.   Wine – rosé

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The colour of Balaton rosé wines typically ranges from salmon-pink to pale red. In these wines, with their medium-intensity aroma, fragrances of red fruit (blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, sour cherry) are often accompanied by sweet notes of wild rose, acacia blossom and wallflower. The taste of Balaton rosé wines is typically a combination of rounded acids, low tannin content and body, with the slightly bitter finish characteristic of Balaton wines.

| * | The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide. |
| --- | --- |

*

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

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

9

Minimum total acidity

4  g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

3.   Wine – red

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

Wine of ruby red colour, possibly with crimson and purple tints. Fresh red wine with a fruity aroma in which medium-intensity fragrances of red-fleshed soft fruit (blackberry, raspberry, gooseberry and strawberry) are present, with lightly roasted, smoky tones and often with discreet animal scents. The medium tannin and alcoholic strength gives Balaton red wines a light taste. Their acids are rounded and sit harmoniously with the fruity flavours (blackberry, raspberry, currant fruit, sour cherry), often resulting in a finish reminiscent of gooseberry with an almond-like aftertaste.

| * | The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide. |
| --- | --- |

*

| General analytical characteristics |
| --- |
| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 9 |
| Minimum total acidity | 4  g/l expressed as tartaric acid |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | 20 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

9

Minimum total acidity

4  g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

20

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

4.   Sparkling wine – White

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The colour of the wine ranges from pale green to light golden. Its fragrance is fresh, zesty and slightly floral like fresh almond flowers, with a discrete palette of aromas. The taste is characterised by a rounded acid structure and subtle fruity notes, such as citrus and green apple, resulting from the diversity of varieties.

| * | The maximum total alcohol content corresponds to the limit values laid down in EU legislation. |
| --- | --- |

*

| General analytical characteristics |
| --- |
| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 9 |
| Minimum total acidity | 4  g/l expressed as tartaric acid |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | 18 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | 235 |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

9

Minimum total acidity

4  g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

235

5.   Sparkling wine – Rosé

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The colour of Balaton rosé wines ranges from vivid salmon to pale pink. Their aroma is characterised by the medium-intensity fruitiness of red soft fruit (cherry, sour cherry). The taste of Balaton rosé sparkling wines is characterised by mature, rounded acids and a slightly bitter finish, which is typical for the production area.

| * | The maximum total alcohol content corresponds to the limit values laid down in EU legislation. |
| --- | --- |

*

| General analytical characteristics |
| --- |
| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 9 |
| Minimum total acidity | 4  g/l expressed as tartaric acid |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | 18 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | 235 |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

9

Minimum total acidity

4  g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

235

6.   Sparkling wine – red

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

Characterised by a ruby red colour, which may be complemented with crimson and purple tones. Red-fleshed fruit is a dominant feature of the wine’s aroma. Owing to their rounded acids and moderate tannin content, fruity tastes predominate in Balaton red sparkling wines.

| * | The maximum total alcohol content corresponds to the limit values laid down in EU legislation. |
| --- | --- |

*

| General analytical characteristics |
| --- |
| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 9 |
| Minimum total acidity | 4  g/l expressed as tartaric acid |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | 18 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | 235 |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

9

Minimum total acidity

4  g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

235

7.   Aerated semi-sparkling wine - White

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The colour of the wine ranges from pale green to golden yellow. As well as fruity notes, the wine has an aroma characteristic of white flowers, the intensity of which is enhanced by the addition of carbon dioxide. It is a wine of lively and elegant acid content.

| * | The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide. |
| --- | --- |

*

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

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

9

Minimum total acidity

4  g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

8.   Aerated semi-sparkling wine - Rosé

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The colour ranges from pale pink to bright red, with an aroma characterised by the fruitiness of red-berry fruit (strawberry, cherry, raspberry), with fresh, zesty notes. It is a wine of lively and elegant acid content. The intensity of its aroma is enhanced by the addition of carbon dioxide.

| * | The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide. |
| --- | --- |

*

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

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

9

Minimum total acidity

4  g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

9.   Aerated semi-sparkling wine - Red

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

Its colour ranges from red to ruby red. It is a wine characterised by velvety acids, moderate tannin content and an intense aroma of red fruit, enhanced by the added carbon dioxide.

| * | The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide. |
| --- | --- |

*

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

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

9

Minimum total acidity

4  g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Wine making practices

a.   Essential oenological practices

1.   Vinification

Specific oenological practice

The sweetening of wines: Where the sweetening of the wine is performed outside the demarcated area, the process must be reported to the wine community magistrate issuing the certificate of origin for the last wine no later than 15 days before sweetening commences. (Certain oenological practices, such as sweetening, can have a significant impact on the quality parameters of the wine. For the authorities to be able to check these operations, the wine community magistrate needs to be notified if the operation is taking place outside the demarcated area. The competent wine community magistrate who must be notified in such cases is the person who issued the most recent certificate of origin for the particular wine. The certificate of origin is issued by the competent wine community magistrate for the wine products, either when new wine on lees is produced or when it is transferred.)

2.   Vine cultivation (1)

Cultivation practice

| 1) | Vine cultivation method and spacing:






  a) | In the case of vineyards planted after 22 September 2006:






  i. | cultivation method: umbrella, Moser, Sylvoz, low cordon, medium-high cordon, high cordon, Guyot, single curtain, head- and gobelet training |
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1)

Vine cultivation method and spacing:

a)

In the case of vineyards planted after 22 September 2006:

i.

cultivation method: umbrella, Moser, Sylvoz, low cordon, medium-high cordon, high cordon, Guyot, single curtain, head- and gobelet training

| ii. | number of vines planted: min. 3 300 vines per hectare |
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ii.

number of vines planted: min. 3 300 vines per hectare

| b) | In the case of vineyards planted before 22 September 2006, winery products with the Balaton protected geographical indication may be produced from grapes harvested from vineyards with any plantation density and cultivation method authorised earlier, for as long as production is continued in the vineyard. |
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b)

In the case of vineyards planted before 22 September 2006, winery products with the Balaton protected geographical indication may be produced from grapes harvested from vineyards with any plantation density and cultivation method authorised earlier, for as long as production is continued in the vineyard.

| 2) | Bud load: 14 buds/m2 |
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2)

Bud load: 14 buds/m2

| 3) | Method of harvest: manual and mechanical |
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3)

Method of harvest: manual and mechanical

| 4) | Grape quality (minimum sugar content and total alcoholic strength of grapes): | wine – white: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol |
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4)

Grape quality (minimum sugar content and total alcoholic strength of grapes):

wine – white: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol

| | wine – rosé: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol |
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wine – rosé: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol

| | wine – red: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol |
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wine – red: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol

| | sparkling wine – white: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol |
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sparkling wine – white: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol

| | sparkling wine – rosé: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol |
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sparkling wine – rosé: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol

| | sparkling wine – red: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol |
| --- | --- |

sparkling wine – red: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol

| | Areated semi-sparkling wine – white: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol |
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Areated semi-sparkling wine – white: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol

| | Areated semi-sparkling wine – rosé: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol |
| --- | --- |

Areated semi-sparkling wine – rosé: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol

| | Areated semi-sparkling wine – red: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol |
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Areated semi-sparkling wine – red: 134,9 g/l – 8 % vol

| 5) | Setting the date of the harvest: set by the wine community magistrate, in accordance with the rules of procedure of the wine community. |
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5)

Setting the date of the harvest: set by the wine community magistrate, in accordance with the rules of procedure of the wine community.

b.   Maximum yields

| 1. | Wine – White, Rosé, Red – manual harvest
  120 hectolitres per hectare |
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1.

120 hectolitres per hectare

| 2. | Wine – White, Rosé, Red – manual harvest
  17 000 kg of grapes per hectare |
| --- | --- |

2.

17 000 kg of grapes per hectare

| 3. | Wine – White, Rosé, Red – mechanical harvest
  16 300 kg of grapes per hectare |
| --- | --- |

3.

16 300 kg of grapes per hectare

| 4. | Sparkling wine: White, Rosé, Red – manual harvest
  120 hectolitres per hectare |
| --- | --- |

4.

120 hectolitres per hectare

| 5. | Sparkling wine: White, Rosé, Red – manual harvest
  17 000 kg of grapes per hectare |
| --- | --- |

5.

17 000 kg of grapes per hectare

| 6. | Sparkling wine: White, Rosé, Red – mechanical harvest
  16 300 kg of grapes per hectare |
| --- | --- |

6.

16 300 kg of grapes per hectare

| 7. | Aerated semi-sparkling wine: White, Rosé, Red – manual harvest
  120 hectolitres per hectare |
| --- | --- |

7.

120 hectolitres per hectare

| 8. | Aerated semi-sparkling wine: White, Rosé, Red – manual harvest
  17 000 kg of grapes per hectare |
| --- | --- |

8.

17 000 kg of grapes per hectare

| 9. | Aerated semi-sparkling wine: White, Rosé, Red – mechanical harvest
  16 300 kg of grapes per hectare |
| --- | --- |

9.

16 300 kg of grapes per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

Description of the demarcated area:

The municipalities of Andocs, Ábrahámhegy, Alsóörs, Aszófő, Badacsonytomaj, Badacsonytördemic, Bak, Balatonakali, Balatonalmádi, Balatonberény, Balatonboglár, Balatoncsicsó, Balatonederics, Balatonendréd, Balatonfőkajár, Balatonfüred, Balatongyörök, Balatonhenye, Balatonkenese, Balatonkeresztúr, Balatonlelle, Balatonőszöd, Balatonrendes, Balatonszabadi, Balatonszárszó, Balatonszemes, Balatonszentgyörgy, Balatonszepezd, Balatonszőlős, Balatonudvari, Balatonújlak, Balatonvilágos, Becsehely, Bérbaltavár, Borgáta, Borszörcsök, Böhönye, Celldömölk, Csabrendek, Csapi, Csáford, Cserszegtomaj, Csoma, Csopak, Csörnyeföld, Csurgó, Dióskál, Doba, Dobri, Dörgicse, Egeraracsa, Eszteregnye, Felsőörs, Galambok, Garabonc, Gyenesdiás, Gyugy, Gyulakeszi, Hegyesd, Hegymagas, Hévíz-Egregy, Hollád, Homokkomárom, Kapoly, Kaposhomok, Kaposkeresztúr, Káptalantóti, Karád, Kemeneskápolna, Kercseliget, Kerkateskánd, Kékkút, Kéthely, Kisapáti, Kissomlyó, Kőröshegy, Kötcse, Kővágóörs, Köveskál, Látrány, Lengyeltóti, Lenti, Lesencefalu, Lesenceistvánd, Lesencetomaj, Letenye, Lovas, Magyarszerdahely, Marcali, Mencshely, Mernye, Mesteri, Miháld, Mindszentkálla, Monostorapáti, Monoszló, Mosdós, Murarátka, Muraszemenye, Nagyberki, Nagykanizsa, Nagyrada, Nagyszakácsi, Nagytilaj, Nemesgulács, Nemesvita, Nikla, Óbudavár, Ordacsehi, Orosztony, Örvényes, Pakod, Paloznak, Pécsely, Pusztakovácsi, Raposka, Révfülöp, Rezi, Rigyác, Salföld, Sármellék, Sáska, Siójut, Somlójenő, Somlószőlős, Somlóvásárhely, Somogysámson, Somogytúr, Somogyzsitfa, Söjtör, Sümeg, Sümegprága, Szabadi, Szécsisziget, Szentantalfa, Szentbékkálla, Szentgyörgyvár, Szentjakabfa, Szigliget, Szólád, Szőlősgyörök, Tab, Tagyon, Tapolca, Tapsony, Táska, Tekenye, Teleki, Tihany, Tormafölde, Tótszentmárton, Uzsa, Valkonya, Várvölgy, Vászoly, Vindornyalak, Vindornyaszőlős, Visz, Vonyarcvashegy, Zajk, Zalabér, Zalahaláp, Zalakaros, Zalaszabar, Zalaszántó, Zalaszentgrót, Zamárdi and Zánka,

which are classified as Class I or II according to the vineyard cadastre.

7.   Main wine grapes variety(ies)

alibernet

alicante boushet

bacchus

bianca

blauburger

blauer frühburgunder

blauer silvaner

budai – budai zöld

budai – zöld budai

budai – zöldfehér

budai – zöldszőlő

bíbor kadarka

cabernet franc – cabernet

cabernet franc – carbonet

cabernet franc – carmenet

cabernet franc – gros cabernet

cabernet franc – gros vidur

cabernet franc – kaberne fran

cabernet sauvignon

chardonnay – chardonnay blanc

chardonnay – kereklevelű

chardonnay – morillon blanc

chardonnay – ronci bilé

chasselas – chasselas blanc

chasselas – chasselas dorato

chasselas – chasselas doré

chasselas – chrupka belia

chasselas – fehér fábiánszőlő

chasselas – fehér gyöngyszőlő

chasselas – fendant blanc

chasselas – saszla belaja

chasselas – weisser gutedel

csabagyöngye – pearl of csaba

csabagyöngye – perla czabanska

csabagyöngye – perla di csaba

csabagyöngye – perle di csaba

csabagyöngye – perle von csaba

csabagyöngye – vengerskii muskatnii rannüj

csabagyöngye – zsemcsug szaba

cserszegi fűszeres

csomorika – csomor

csomorika – gyüdi fehér

csomorika – szederkényi fehér

csókaszőlő

domina

dornfelder

ezerjó – kolmreifler

ezerjó – korponai

ezerjó – szadocsina

ezerjó – tausendachtgute

ezerjó – tausendgute

ezerjó – trummertraube

furmint – furmint bianco

furmint – moslavac bijeli

furmint – mosler

furmint – posipel

furmint – som

furmint – szigeti

furmint – zapfner

hamburgi muskotály – miszket hamburgszki

hamburgi muskotály – moscato d'Amburgo

hamburgi muskotály – muscat de hambourg

hamburgi muskotály – muscat de hamburg

hamburgi muskotály – muszkat gamburgszkij

hárslevelű – feuilles de tilleul

hárslevelű – garszleveljü

hárslevelű – lindeblättrige

hárslevelű – lipovina

irsai olivér – irsai

irsai olivér – muskat olivér

irsai olivér – zolotis

irsai olivér – zolotisztüj rannüj

juhfark – fehérboros

juhfark – lämmerschwantz

juhfark – mohácsi

juhfark – tarpai

kadarka – csetereska

kadarka – fekete budai

kadarka – gamza

kadarka – jenei fekete

kadarka – kadar

kadarka – kadarka negra

kadarka – negru moale

kadarka – szkadarka

kadarka – törökszőlő

karát

királyleányka – dánosi leányka

királyleányka – erdei sárga

királyleányka – feteasca regale

királyleányka – galbena de ardeal

királyleányka – königliche mädchentraube

királyleányka – königstochter

királyleányka – little princess

korai piros veltelini – crvena babovina

korai piros veltelini – eper szőlő

korai piros veltelini – frühroter velteliner

korai piros veltelini – kis veltelini

korai piros veltelini – malvasia rossa

korai piros veltelini – piros malvazia

korai piros veltelini – velteliner rouge précoce

korai piros veltelini – veltlinske cervené skoré

korona

kék bakator

kékfrankos – blauer lemberger

kékfrankos – blauer limberger

kékfrankos – blaufränkisch

kékfrankos – limberger

kékfrankos – moravka

kéknyelű – blaustängler

kékoportó – blauer portugieser

kékoportó – modry portugal

kékoportó – portugais bleu

kékoportó – portugalske modré

kékoportó – portugizer

kövidinka – a dinka crvena

kövidinka – a dinka mala

kövidinka – a dinka rossa

kövidinka – a kamena dinka

kövidinka – a ruzsica

kövidinka – steinschiller

kövérszőlő – grasa

kövérszőlő – grasa de cotnari

leányka – dievcenske hrozno

leányka – feteasca alba

leányka – leányszőlő

leányka – mädchentraube

menoire

merlot

nektár

nero

olasz rizling – grasevina

olasz rizling – nemes rizling

olasz rizling – olaszrizling

olasz rizling – riesling italien

olasz rizling – risling vlassky

olasz rizling – taljanska grasevina

olasz rizling – welschrieslig

ottonel muskotály – miszket otonel

ottonel muskotály – muscat ottonel

ottonel muskotály – muskat ottonel

pinot blanc – fehér burgundi

pinot blanc – pinot beluj

pinot blanc – pinot bianco

pinot blanc – weissburgunder

pinot noir – blauer burgunder

pinot noir – kisburgundi kék

pinot noir – kék burgundi

pinot noir – kék rulandi

pinot noir – pignula

pinot noir – pino csernüj

pinot noir – pinot cernii

pinot noir – pinot nero

pinot noir – pinot tinto

pinot noir – rulandski modre

pinot noir – savagnin noir

pinot noir – spätburgunder

pintes

piros veltelini – nagyságos

piros veltelíni – fleischtraube

piros veltelíni – somszőlő

piros veltelíni – velteliner rouge

piros veltelíni – veltlinské cervené

piros veltelíni – veltlinszki rozovij

pátria

pölöskei muskotály

rajnai rizling – johannisberger

rajnai rizling – rheinriesling

rajnai rizling – rhine riesling

rajnai rizling – riesling

rajnai rizling – riesling blanc

rajnai rizling – weisser riesling

rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau

rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau bijeli

rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau blanc

rizlingszilváni – rivaner

rizlingszilváni – rizvanac

rozália

rubintos

rózsakő

sagrantino

sauvignon – sauvignon bianco

sauvignon – sauvignon bijeli

sauvignon – sauvignon blanc

sauvignon – sovinjon

semillon – petit semillon

semillon – semillon bianco

semillon – semillon blanc

semillon – semillon weisser

syrah – blauer syrah

syrah – marsanne noir

syrah – serine noir

syrah – shiraz

syrah – sirac

szürkebarát – auvergans gris

szürkebarát – grauburgunder

szürkebarát – graumönch

szürkebarát – pinot grigio

szürkebarát – pinot gris

szürkebarát – ruländer

sárfehér

sárga muskotály – moscato bianco

sárga muskotály – muscat blanc

sárga muskotály – muscat bélüj

sárga muskotály – muscat de frontignan

sárga muskotály – muscat de lunel

sárga muskotály – muscat lunel

sárga muskotály – muscat sylvaner

sárga muskotály – muscat zlty

sárga muskotály – muskat weisser

sárga muskotály – weiler

sárga muskotály – weisser

tannat

tramini – gewürtztraminer

tramini – roter traminer

tramini – savagnin rose

tramini – tramin cervené

tramini – traminer

tramini – traminer rosso

turán

viktória gyöngye

viognier

vulcanus

zalagyöngye

zefír

zengő

zenit

zeus

zweigelt – blauer zweigeltrebe

zweigelt – rotburger

zweigelt – zweigeltrebe

zöld szagos – decsi szagos

zöld szagos – zöld muskotály

zöld szilváni – grüner sylvaner

zöld szilváni – silvanec zeleni

zöld szilváni – sylvánske zelené

zöld veltelíni – grüner muskateller

zöld veltelíni – grüner veltliner

zöld veltelíni – veltlinské zelené

zöld veltelíni – zöldveltelíni

8.   Description of the link(s)

8.1.   The link

The link is based on the reputation of ‘Balaton/Balatoni’ wines.

8.2.   Description of the demarcated area

Human, natural and cultural factors:

The key common natural feature of the demarcated area comprising six wine sub-regions surrounding Lake Balaton and to which the Balaton protected geographical indication applies is its proximity to Lake Balaton. The continental climate of this region is significantly influenced by the presence of Central Europe’s largest lake. As a result of the presence of this large body of water, summers are cooler, the air is more humid, and winters are milder than in other areas of Europe that are at the same latitude.

In addition to Lake Balaton’s effect of creating a more temperate climate, it should be pointed out that its basin is protected from incursions of cold northerly and westerly winds by the Bakony Hills that rise some distance away from the lake’s northern shore, as a result of which the monthly average temperature does not exceed 25 °C, even in the hottest months, as records for the past 53 years show. The mean annual temperature is 9-11 °C, which is higher than the average, while there are around 1 900 hours of sunshine annually. The annual average precipitation is 650 mm.

Within the demarcated ‘Balaton’ production area, vineyards are generally located on the southern, south-eastern and south-western slopes of the hills and mountains surrounding Lake Balaton.

The typical soil of the demarcated ‘Balaton’ production area is Rhamann-type brown forest soil with clay illuviation.

According to historical documents, the inhabitants of the region were producing grapes and wines even before the Roman Era. Tools related to grape-growing and wine-tasting found in excavations in the western basin of the lake suggest that viticulture was fairly developed by Lake Balaton, known as ‘Pelso’ in the Roman period. The wine culture of the region began to flourish in antiquity, as a result of measures introduced by Emperor Probus, when wines were exported to northern European countries along the Amber Road.

The prestige enjoyed by wines from the Balaton region in mediaeval Hungary is illustrated by the fact that the privilege of having vineyards by Lake Balaton was conferred on nobles in return for their loyalty to the king. Church estates and monasteries also played an important role in the development of viticulture and viniculture; thanks to their vineyards, Balaton wines were for a long time favoured sacramental wines used in masses both in Hungary and abroad. Wine also represented the most important source of income for the local religious orders in the Middle Ages, which is another indication of the reputation of Balaton wines.

In contrast to other Hungarian wine regions, people from outside the area who settled around Lake Balaton following the Ottoman occupation continued growing the local, indigenous grape varieties (e.g. Bakator, Juhfark, Kéknyelű and Pintes), which were mostly Pontic varieties. Until the phylloxera epidemic, the reputation of Balaton wines in nearby European countries was based on these wines.

Whilst the phylloxera epidemic spelt financial ruin for the grape growers of the Balaton area, the wine region restored its former reputation within a relatively short time. The grape varieties Olasz rizling and Szürkebarát, introduced to the area at that time, are now considered inseparable from the name of the region and have contributed to the reputation of the Balaton/Balatoni wines. The development of tourism on the lake has also contributed to the reputation of Balaton wines over the last hundred years. For tourists visiting the lake, the winegrowing hillsides are important features of the landscape, with wine routes and wine festivals also contributing to their excellent reputation.

8.3.   Wine- White, rosé, red: Description of the wines

Over the millennia, the reputation of Balaton wines has come from the freshness and the mature acids which are typical of these full-bodied wines. The Balaton landscape and the history of the surrounding hill and mountain slopes are inseparable from and closely linked to the history of viticulture and viniculture.

Over the last twenty years, the wine region has responded easily to consumer expectations by producing new, Hungarian-bred aromatic varieties adapted to the local ecological conditions (e.g. Irsai Olivér, Cserszegi fűszeres and Zeus).

8.4.   Wine- White, rosé, red: Presentation and demonstration of the causal link

The unique sub-Mediterranean climate of the Balaton region ensures ideal conditions for grape growing all year round: due to the cooling effect of Lake Balaton in the summer and the increased relative humidity resulting from evaporation, atmospheric droughts rarely occur and the number of drought days is low. The brown forest soils with clay illuviation are good at retaining winter and spring rainfall and provide a constant supply of water for vine growth. These unique climatic and soil conditions enable continuous, stress-free grape development in the critical summer months, and prevent the formation of vegetal, sultry odours and immature, raw acids in the wine.

Owing to the reflectance effect of the surface of Lake Balaton, the vineyards on the slopes of the hills and mountains surrounding the lake receive more light than might be assumed from the average number of sunshine hours. This is of particular importance during the long, sunny autumns attributable to Mediterranean anticyclones. Since even medium-late (e.g. Juhfark, Chardonnay, Rizlingszilváni) and late-ripening (e.g. Olasz rizling, Szürkebarát) varieties grown by local producers for centuries can be harvested when sugar levels are high, Balaton wines are full-bodied and have a strong aroma and rich flavour.

Summers are characterised by high relative humidity, but the air is refreshed in the evenings by cool winds arriving from the Bakony Hills. This constant movement of air prevents the spread of fungal diseases and ensures the harvesting of healthy grapes. As a result, Balaton wines are fruity, have well-rounded, mature acids, and the tannins of rosé and red wines are silky and elegant.

What makes the Balaton Region stand out is primarily its renown, as evidenced by the wine festivals, harvest festivals or wine weeks organised every year for local and foreign visitors in various locations in the Balaton area (such as the Borbarangolás [Touring Wine] wine festival in Badacsony, the Zánkai bornapok [Wine Days in Zánka], Badacsonyi Borhét [Badacsony Wine Week] and Balatonfüredi Borhetek [Balatonfüred Wine Weeks]). The recognised know-how of the local producers has significantly contributed to the character of the wines and to building their reputation on that basis. An important factor in the reputation and quality is that only grapes from the demarcated production area may be used to produce the wine products. This is appreciated by consumers and the 100 % origin restriction also maintains consumer confidence.

8.5.   Sparkling wine- White, rosé, red: Description of the wines

The quality of Balaton sparkling wines is primarily ensured by the quality of the locally produced cuvée wines, which possess a freshness and a mature and crisp acid structure that is essential for sparkling wine production. The dominant flavour note of Balaton sparkling wines is their lingering fruitiness.

The history of sparkling wines produced in the wonderful landscape around Lake Balaton began sixty years ago, when there was investment in the infrastructure of sparkling wine production centres in the wine region, the success of which triggered the development of a number of local wineries and enhanced the reputation of Balaton sparkling wines.

The reputation of Balaton sparkling wines is demonstrated by the fact that the sparkling wines produced in this wine region account for nearly one third of the total Hungarian sparkling wine market.

The quality of Balaton sparkling wines is guaranteed by the special harmony that exists between the numerous grape varieties. This wide range of varieties has been developed over thousands of years by people settled in this region:

| — | varieties of local importance (e.g. Kéknyelű, Bakator, Juhfark and Pintes), which can be considered to have originated from varieties introduced by the first Hungarian settlers (Pontic varieties); |
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varieties of local importance (e.g. Kéknyelű, Bakator, Juhfark and Pintes), which can be considered to have originated from varieties introduced by the first Hungarian settlers (Pontic varieties);

| — | varieties of the western (occidentalis) group, introduced mainly after the phylloxera epidemic (e.g. Chardonnay, Olasz rizling and Szürkebarát); |
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varieties of the western (occidentalis) group, introduced mainly after the phylloxera epidemic (e.g. Chardonnay, Olasz rizling and Szürkebarát);

| — | varieties introduced in recent times that have been bred for local ecological conditions (locally-bred varieties such as Zeus, Zenit, Csereszegi fűszeres). |
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varieties introduced in recent times that have been bred for local ecological conditions (locally-bred varieties such as Zeus, Zenit, Csereszegi fűszeres).

The coexistence of all these varieties is characteristic of the Balaton wine region.

Presentation and demonstration of the causal link:

Due to the diverse varietal structure, the harmonious blending of locally produced cuvee wines is key to the discreet and at the same time elegant aroma and fruity palate of Balaton sparkling wines. The fruity and complex palate and aroma structure of Balaton sparkling wines are attributable to the range of grape varieties grown in the Balaton area.

Another environmental factor in the fruity character of Balaton sparkling wines is that, while relative humidity is high in the summer, the air is refreshed in the evenings by cool winds that blow down from the Bakony Hills. This constant movement of air prevents the spread of fungal diseases and ensures the harvesting of healthy grapes.

The unique sub-Mediterranean climate of the Balaton region ensures ideal conditions for grape growing all year round: due to the cooling effect of Lake Balaton in the summer and the increased relative humidity resulting from evaporation, atmospheric droughts rarely occur and the number of drought days is low. The brown forest soils with clay illuviation are good at retaining winter and spring rainfall and provide a constant supply of water for vine growth. These unique climatic and soil conditions enable continuous, stress-free grape development during the critical summer months, thus preventing the formation of musty odours and immature, raw acids in the sparkling wine.

Owing to the reflectance effect of the surface of Lake Balaton, the vineyards on the slopes of the hills and mountains surrounding the lake receive more light than might be assumed from the average number of sunshine hours. This is of particular importance during the long, sunny autumns attributable to Mediterranean anticyclones, and Balaton sparkling wines are therefore full-bodied, with a strong aroma and a rich flavour.

What makes the Balaton Region stand out is primarily its reputation, as evidenced by the wine festivals, harvest festivals or wine weeks organised every year for local and foreign visitors in various locations in the Balaton area (such as the Borbarangolás wine festival in Badacsony, the Zánkai bornapok [Wine Days in Zánka], Badacsonyi Borhét [Badacsony Wine Week] and Balatonfüredi Borhetek [Balatonfüred Wine Weeks]), where Balaton sparkling wines are also presented to the public. An important factor in the reputation and quality is that only grapes from the demarcated production area may be used to produce the wine products. This is appreciated by consumers and the 100 % origin restriction also maintains consumer confidence.

8.6.   Aerated semi-sparkling wine- White, rosé, red: Description of the wines

Aerated semi-sparkling wine produced in the Balaton wine region is characterised by freshness, harmony, vivid acids and fruitiness. The harmony, freshness and fruitiness are enhanced by the added carbon dioxide.

8.7.   Aerated semi-sparkling wine- White, rosé, red: Presentation and demonstration of the causal link

Owing to the colourful Balaton varietal structure, aerated semi-sparkling wines have a discreet yet fruity aroma.

Another environmental factor in the fruity character of Balaton aerated semi-sparkling wines is that, while relative humidity is high in the summer, the air is refreshed in the evenings by cool winds that blow down from the Bakony Hills. This constant movement of air prevents the spread of fungal diseases and ensures the harvesting of healthy grapes.

The unique sub-Mediterranean climate of the Balaton region ensures ideal conditions for grape growing all year round: due to the cooling effect of Lake Balaton in the summer and the increased relative humidity resulting from evaporation, atmospheric droughts rarely occur and the number of drought days is low. The brown forest soils with clay illuviation are good at retaining winter and spring rainfall and provide a constant supply of water for vine growth. These unique climatic and soil conditions enable continuous, stress-free grape development during the critical summer months, thus preventing the formation of musty odours and immature, raw acids in the aerated sparkling wine.

The Balaton Wine Region is also a particularly important tourist region, with wine tourism being one of the major attractions (such as the Borbarangolás [Touring Wine] wine festival in Badacsony, the Zánkai bornapok [Wine Days in Zánka], Badacsonyi Borhét [Badacsony Wine Week] and Balatonfüredi Borhetek [Balatonfüred Wine Weeks]). Aerated semi-sparkling wines produced in the Balaton wine region have become a much sought-after product today. An important factor in the reputation and quality is that only grapes from the demarcated production area may be used to produce the wine products. This is appreciated by consumers and the 100 % origin restriction also maintains consumer confidence.

9.   Essential further conditions

Rules on indications – other expressions

Legal framework: In national legislation

Type of further condition: Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

Other expressions the use of which is restricted, expressions indicating the production method, and other expressions the use of which is regulated:

‘barrique’, ‘barrique-ban erjesztett’ [barrique-fermented] or ‘hordóban erjesztett’ [cask-fermented], ‘barrique-ban érlelt’ [barrique-aged] or ‘hordóban érlelt’ [cask-aged]: wine – red, white

‘első szüret’ [first harvest] or virgin vintage: wine – white, rosé, red; aerated semi-sparkling wine – white, rosé, red

‘újbor’ [new wine] or ‘primőr’ [primeur]: wine – white, rosé, red; aerated semi-sparkling wine – white, rosé, red

szűretlen [unfiltered]: wine – white, rosé, red

‘muskotály’: wine – white; sparkling wine – white; aerated semi-sparkling wine – white

palackban erjesztett [bottle-fermented]: sparkling wine – white, rosé, red

termelői pezsgő [producer’s wine]: sparkling wine – white, rosé, red

‘cuvée’ or ‘küvé’: wine – white, rosé, red; sparkling wine – white, rosé, red; aerated semi-sparkling wine – white, rosé, red

Production outside the demarcated production area

Legal framework: By the organisation that manages the PDO/PGI, where laid down by Member States

Type of further condition: Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

| a) | Tolna County: Aparhant, Bátaapáti, Bikács, Bonyhád, Bonyhádvarasd, Bölcske, Dunaföldvár, Dunaszentgyörgy, Dúzs, Fácánkert, Felsőnyék, Grábóc, Gyönk, Györe, Györköny, Hőgyész, Iregszemcse, Izmény, Kisdorog, Kismányok, Kisszékely, Kisvejke, Kölesd, Lengyel, Madocsa, Magyarkeszi, Mórágy, Mőcsény, Mucsfa, Mucsi, Nagydorog, Nagyszékely, Nagymányok, Nagyszokoly, Ozora, Paks, Pincehely, Regöly, Sárszentlőrinc, Simontornya, Tamási, Tengelic, Tevel, Tolna, Tolnanémedi, Váralja, Závod, Alsónána, Alsónyék, Báta, Bátaszék, Decs, Harc, Kakasd, Kéty, Medina, Őcsény, Sióagárd, Szálka, Szekszárd, Várdomb, Zomba |
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a)

Tolna County: Aparhant, Bátaapáti, Bikács, Bonyhád, Bonyhádvarasd, Bölcske, Dunaföldvár, Dunaszentgyörgy, Dúzs, Fácánkert, Felsőnyék, Grábóc, Gyönk, Györe, Györköny, Hőgyész, Iregszemcse, Izmény, Kisdorog, Kismányok, Kisszékely, Kisvejke, Kölesd, Lengyel, Madocsa, Magyarkeszi, Mórágy, Mőcsény, Mucsfa, Mucsi, Nagydorog, Nagyszékely, Nagymányok, Nagyszokoly, Ozora, Paks, Pincehely, Regöly, Sárszentlőrinc, Simontornya, Tamási, Tengelic, Tevel, Tolna, Tolnanémedi, Váralja, Závod, Alsónána, Alsónyék, Báta, Bátaszék, Decs, Harc, Kakasd, Kéty, Medina, Őcsény, Sióagárd, Szálka, Szekszárd, Várdomb, Zomba

| b) | Fejér County: Bicske, Csabdi, Alcsútdoboz, Etyek, Felcsút, Gyúró, Kajászó, Martonvásár, Tordas, Vál, Gárdony, Kápolnásnyék, Nadap, Pákozd, Pázmánd, Sukoró, Velence, Csákberény, Csókakő, Mór, Pusztavám, Söréd, Zámoly, Aba, Igar, Lajoskomárom, Mezőkomárom, Seregélyes, Szabadhidvég |
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b)

Fejér County: Bicske, Csabdi, Alcsútdoboz, Etyek, Felcsút, Gyúró, Kajászó, Martonvásár, Tordas, Vál, Gárdony, Kápolnásnyék, Nadap, Pákozd, Pázmánd, Sukoró, Velence, Csákberény, Csókakő, Mór, Pusztavám, Söréd, Zámoly, Aba, Igar, Lajoskomárom, Mezőkomárom, Seregélyes, Szabadhidvég

| c) | Komárom-Esztergom County: Ászár, Bársonyos, Császár, Csép, Ete, Kerékteleki, Kisbér, Nagyigmánd, Vérteskethely, Baj, Bajót, Dunaalmás, Dunaszentmiklós, Esztergom, Kesztölc, Kocs, Lábatlan, Mocsa, Neszmély, Nyergesújfalu, Mogyorósbánya, Süttő, Szomód, Tata, Tát, Tokod, Vértesszőlős |
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c)

Komárom-Esztergom County: Ászár, Bársonyos, Császár, Csép, Ete, Kerékteleki, Kisbér, Nagyigmánd, Vérteskethely, Baj, Bajót, Dunaalmás, Dunaszentmiklós, Esztergom, Kesztölc, Kocs, Lábatlan, Mocsa, Neszmély, Nyergesújfalu, Mogyorósbánya, Süttő, Szomód, Tata, Tát, Tokod, Vértesszőlős

| d) | Baranya County: Helesfa, Kispeterd, Mozsgó, Nagypeterd, Nyugotszenterzsébet, Szigetvár, Boda, Cserkút, Hosszúhetény, Ivánbattyán, Keszü, Kiskassa, Kővágószőlős, Kővágótőttős, Mecseknádasd, Pécs, Pécsvárad, Szemely, Kisjakabfalva, Babarc, Bár, Bóly, Dunaszekcső, Hásságy, Lánycsók, Máriakéménd, Mohács, Monyoród, Nagynyárád, Olasz, Szajk, Szederkény, Versend, |
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d)

Baranya County: Helesfa, Kispeterd, Mozsgó, Nagypeterd, Nyugotszenterzsébet, Szigetvár, Boda, Cserkút, Hosszúhetény, Ivánbattyán, Keszü, Kiskassa, Kővágószőlős, Kővágótőttős, Mecseknádasd, Pécs, Pécsvárad, Szemely, Kisjakabfalva, Babarc, Bár, Bóly, Dunaszekcső, Hásságy, Lánycsók, Máriakéménd, Mohács, Monyoród, Nagynyárád, Olasz, Szajk, Szederkény, Versend,

| e) | Zala County: Keszthely |
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e)

Zala County: Keszthely

As regards the demarcated production area, all these municipalities are located within the same administrative unit or within a neighbouring administrative unit, in accordance with national legislation.

Link to the product specification

https://boraszat.kormany.hu/download/6/8b/f2000/BALATON_termekleiras%20modositas%20v4_kn.pdf

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29.3.2023

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 114/31

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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

(2023/C 114/09)

The customs authorities shall revoke decisions relating to binding information from this day if they become incompatible with the interpretation of the customs nomenclature as a result of the following international tariff measures:

Classification Decisions, Classification Opinions or amendments to the Explanatory Notes of the Nomenclature of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System, adopted by the Customs Cooperation Council (CCC documents No NC2930 - report of the 69th session of the HS Committee and No NC3014 – report of the 70th session of the HS Committee):

AMENDMENTS TO THE EXPLANATORY NOTES TO BE DONE UNDER AN ARTICLE 8 PROCEDURE OF THE HS CONVENTION AND CLASSIFICATION OPINIONS AND DECISIONS EDITED BY THE HS COMMITTEE OF THE WCO

(69th SESSION OF THE HSC – MARCH 2022)

DOC. NC2930

Classification Opinions approved by the HS Committee

| 3305.10/4-6 | P/5 (1) |
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3305.10/4-6

P/5 (1)

(70th SESSION OF THE HSC – SEPTEMBER 2022)

DOC. NC3014

Amendments of the Explanatory Notes of the Nomenclature annexed to the HS Convention

| 04.06 | O/13 |
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| 29.09 | Q |
| 30.04 | Q |
| 33.05 | O/1 |
| Chapter 40
  44.14 | Q
  Q |
| 63.06 | O/16 |
| Chapter 68 | Q |
| 70.18 | O/8 |
| Section XV | Q |
| 83.06 | Q |
| 84.38 | Q |
| 84.62
  85.49 | O/10
  O/15 |
| 87.01 | Q |
| 90.27 | O/9 |

04.06

O/13

29.09

Q

30.04

Q

33.05

O/1

Chapter 40

44.14

Q

Q

63.06

O/16

Chapter 68

Q

70.18

O/8

Section XV

Q

83.06

Q

84.38

Q

84.62

85.49

O/10

O/15

87.01

Q

90.27

O/9

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 (*1) |
| 3002.49/1 | P (*2) |
| 3917.10/1 | O/4 |
| 4418.91/1 | O/5 |
| 8432.80/1 | O/6 |
| 8504.40/3
  8539.51/1 | O/7
  O/14 |
| 9032.89/2 | O/7 |

1704.90/12

O/2

2106.10/3

O/3

2404.19/3

O/12

2933.39/1

P (*1)

3002.49/1

P (*2)

3917.10/1

O/4

4418.91/1

O/5

8432.80/1

O/6

8504.40/3

8539.51/1

O/7

O/14

9032.89/2

O/7

Classification Opinions deleted by the HS Committee

| 2106.90/5 | O/17 |
| --- | --- |

2106.90/5

O/17

Information regarding the contents of these measures can be obtained from the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union of the European Commission (rue Joseph II 79, 1000 Brussels, Belgium) or can be downloaded from the internet site of this Directorate-General:

https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/calculation-customs-duties/what-is-common-customs-tariff/harmonized-system-general-information_en

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(1)  See Commission Implementing Regulation 2023/2 of 21 December 2022 repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) No 761/2014 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature (OJ L 1, 3.1.2023, p. 3).

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