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| 20.5.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 172/11 |
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20.5.2020

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 172/11

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Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33

(2020/C 172/05)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1)

COMMUNICATING THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Duna-Tisza-közi’

Reference number PGI-HU-A1342-AM02

Date of communication: 14.2.2020

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Change in minimum actual alcoholic strength to 4,5 % v/v

| a) | Product specification headings affected:






  — | II. Description of the wines |
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a)

Product specification headings affected:

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II. Description of the wines

| — | VII. Link with the geographical area |
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VII. Link with the geographical area

| b) | Single document sections affected:






  — | Description of the wine(s) |
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b)

Single document sections affected:

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Description of the wine(s)

| — | Link with the geographical area |
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Link with the geographical area

| c) | There is demand on the market for wines with lower alcoholic strength, a light structure and a residual sugar content. The organoleptic characteristics of products with relatively low actual alcoholic strength and a residual sugar content meet the requirements of the product specification. |
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c)

There is demand on the market for wines with lower alcoholic strength, a light structure and a residual sugar content. The organoleptic characteristics of products with relatively low actual alcoholic strength and a residual sugar content meet the requirements of the product specification.

2.   Change to the general rules on indications

| a) | Product specification heading affected:






  — | VIII. Further conditions |
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a)

Product specification heading affected:

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VIII. Further conditions

| b) | Single document section affected:






  — | Further conditions – Rules on indications |
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b)

Single document section affected:

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Further conditions – Rules on indications

| c) | We believe the variety name should stand out and be clearly legible on labels of wines bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’, without being undistinctive or overcrowding the label. |
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c)

We believe the variety name should stand out and be clearly legible on labels of wines bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’, without being undistinctive or overcrowding the label.

3.   Increasing the maximum yield per hectare to 160 hl/ha

| a) | Product specification heading affected:






  — | V. Maximum yields |
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a)

Product specification heading affected:

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V. Maximum yields

| b) | Single document section affected:






  — | Wine-making practices – Maximum yields |
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b)

Single document section affected:

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Wine-making practices – Maximum yields

| c) | The restructuring programme of recent years has significantly altered the structure of vineyards in the production area. Producers now have much more efficient vineyards at their disposal, where grapes of the same quality level as before are providing higher yields. Wine products enjoying the reputation of the geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ can also be produced at these yield levels. |
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c)

The restructuring programme of recent years has significantly altered the structure of vineyards in the production area. Producers now have much more efficient vineyards at their disposal, where grapes of the same quality level as before are providing higher yields. Wine products enjoying the reputation of the geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ can also be produced at these yield levels.

4.   Possibility to make white wine from the Mátrai muskotály and Vértes csillaga varieties

| a) | Product specification heading affected:






  — | VI. Permitted grape varieties |
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a)

Product specification heading affected:

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VI. Permitted grape varieties

| b) | Single document section affected:






  — | Main wine grape variety(ies) |
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b)

Single document section affected:

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Main wine grape variety(ies)

| c) | High-quality wine can be made using the Mátrai muskotály and Vértes csillaga grape varieties. The fruit of these non-classified varieties was mainly exploited by local producers as must. Allowing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ to be used further enhances the reputation of these wines. |
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c)

High-quality wine can be made using the Mátrai muskotály and Vértes csillaga grape varieties. The fruit of these non-classified varieties was mainly exploited by local producers as must. Allowing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ to be used further enhances the reputation of these wines.

5.   Possibility to make red wine from the Syrah variety

| a) | Product specification heading affected:






  — | VI. Permitted grape varieties |
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a)

Product specification heading affected:

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VI. Permitted grape varieties

| b) | Single document section affected:






  — | Main wine grape variety(ies) |
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b)

Single document section affected:

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Main wine grape variety(ies)

| c) | The Syrah variety has been planted in the Danube-Tisza Interfluve over recent years. Its fruit produces high-quality wine. Allowing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ to be used enables the wine to be marketed with an indication of its place of origin. |
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c)

The Syrah variety has been planted in the Danube-Tisza Interfluve over recent years. Its fruit produces high-quality wine. Allowing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ to be used enables the wine to be marketed with an indication of its place of origin.

6.   Extending the area of production beyond the demarcated area

| a) | Product specification heading affected:






  — | VIII. Further conditions |
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a)

Product specification heading affected:

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VIII. Further conditions

| b) | Single document section affected:






  — | Further conditions – Production outside the demarcated production area |
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b)

Single document section affected:

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Further conditions – Production outside the demarcated production area

| c) | For reasons of competitiveness and to increase opportunities to use the grapes grown there, it is worthwhile to extend production outside the demarcated area to the entire area permitted by the rules. This area provides the same processing conditions as those applicable in the current area of production covered by the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’. |
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c)

For reasons of competitiveness and to increase opportunities to use the grapes grown there, it is worthwhile to extend production outside the demarcated area to the entire area permitted by the rules. This area provides the same processing conditions as those applicable in the current area of production covered by the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’.

7.   Expanding the varieties that can be used to produce Muskotály [Muscat] wines

| a) | Product specification heading affected:






  — | VIII. Further conditions |
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a)

Product specification heading affected:

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VIII. Further conditions

| b) | Single document section affected:






  — | Further conditions – Rules on the use of certain expressions |
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b)

Single document section affected:

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Further conditions – Rules on the use of certain expressions

| c) | Under the national regulations, Csabagyöngye, Mátrai muskotály and Zefir are classified as Muscat varieties, so the variety use has been clarified. |
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c)

Under the national regulations, Csabagyöngye, Mátrai muskotály and Zefir are classified as Muscat varieties, so the variety use has been clarified.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of the product

Duna-Tisza-közi

2.   Geographical indication type

PGI – Protected Geographical Indication

3.   Categories of grapevine product

| 1. | Wine |
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1.

4.   Description of the wine(s)

White varietal and cuvée wines

Lively and fresh in character, with a medium finish, the varietal wines have fruity and flowery aromas and tastes that are typical of the variety used. Dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet wine.

| * | The maximum total sulphur dioxide content corresponds to the limit values laid down in EU legislation. |
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| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 8 |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 4,5 |
| Minimum total acidity | 3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | 16,67 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

8

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

4,5

Minimum total acidity

3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

16,67

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

Rosé varietal and cuvée wines

Light, fresh wines with vivid acidity, made from red grapes, with lively and fresh fruity aromas and tastes (of raspberry, peach, sour cherry, blackcurrant, strawberry, etc.) and occasionally flowery aromas. Dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet wine.

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

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 8 |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 4,5 |
| Minimum total acidity | 3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | 13,33 |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

8

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

4,5

Minimum total acidity

3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

13,33

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

Siller varietal and cuvée wines

The varietal wines have aromas and tastes that are typical of the variety used, with rounded acids; the coupage wines have a character reflecting the relative proportions of the varieties used; these are full-bodied wines with moderate tannins. Dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet wine.

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

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 8 |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 4,5 |
| Minimum total acidity | 3,5 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)

8

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

4,5

Minimum total acidity

3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

20

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

Red varietal and cuvée wines

The red varietal wines have aromas and tastes that are typical of the variety used, with rounded acids; the coupage wines have a tannin content reflecting the relative proportions of the varieties used and a velvety taste and body; these wines have fruity (sour cherry, raspberry, walnut, blackcurrant, etc.) and spicy (cinnamon, vanilla), chocolate and tobacco aromas; they can be dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet.

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

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 8 |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 4,5 |
| Minimum total acidity | 3,5 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)

8

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

4,5

Minimum total acidity

3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

20

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Wine-making practices

a.   Essential oenological practices

Rules on training the vine:

Cultivation practice

| 1. | Rules on training the vine:






  a. | In the case of existing vineyards planted before 1 January 2012, wines bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ may be produced from grapes originating from the vineyard, as long as the vineyard remains in operation, regardless of the training method or planting density of the vineyard. |
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1.

Rules on training the vine:

a.

In the case of existing vineyards planted before 1 January 2012, wines bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ may be produced from grapes originating from the vineyard, as long as the vineyard remains in operation, regardless of the training method or planting density of the vineyard.

| b. | In the case of vineyards established after 1 January 2012, products bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ may be produced only from grapes originating from vineyards planted using the following training methods:






  i. | Head |
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b.

In the case of vineyards established after 1 January 2012, products bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ may be produced only from grapes originating from vineyards planted using the following training methods:

i.

Head

| ii. | Umbrella |
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ii.

Umbrella

| iii. | Moser and improved Moser |
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iii.

Moser and improved Moser

| iv. | Single curtain |
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iv.

Single curtain

| v. | Sylvoz training |
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v.

Sylvoz training

Rules on vine density in the vineyard

Cultivation practice

| a. | For vineyards established after 1 January 2012, the planting density should be at least 3 300 vines per hectare. |
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a.

For vineyards established after 1 January 2012, the planting density should be at least 3 300 vines per hectare.

| b. | Row and vine spacing must be determined on the basis of evenly spaced rows and vines and twin-row and/or twin-vine planting arrangements. The distance between rows must be at least 1,00 m and no more than 3,60 m, whereas the distance between vines must be at least 0,60 m and no more than 1,20 m. In the case of twinned vines, the average distance between the vines is the determining factor. |
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b.

Row and vine spacing must be determined on the basis of evenly spaced rows and vines and twin-row and/or twin-vine planting arrangements. The distance between rows must be at least 1,00 m and no more than 3,60 m, whereas the distance between vines must be at least 0,60 m and no more than 1,20 m. In the case of twinned vines, the average distance between the vines is the determining factor.

| c. | The final yield required to meet production targets must be determined by means of bunch regulation as necessary during the vegetation period. |
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c.

The final yield required to meet production targets must be determined by means of bunch regulation as necessary during the vegetation period.

Minimum sugar content of grapes

Cultivation practice

Minimum natural sugar content of the grapes (in Hungarian must grade (MM °), at 17,5 °C):

| 1. | White varietal and cuvée wines 13,43 |
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1.

White varietal and cuvée wines 13,43

| 2. | Rosé varietal and cuvée wines 13,43 |
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2.

Rosé varietal and cuvée wines 13,43

| 3. | Siller varietal and cuvée wines 13,43 |
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3.

Siller varietal and cuvée wines 13,43

| 4. | White varietal and cuvée wines 13,43 |
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4.

White varietal and cuvée wines 13,43

Minimum potential alcoholic strength of the grapes (% vol.), at 20 °C:

| 1. | White varietal and cuvée wines 8,00 |
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1.

White varietal and cuvée wines 8,00

| 2. | Rosé varietal and cuvée wines 8,00 |
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2.

Rosé varietal and cuvée wines 8,00

| 3. | Siller varietal and cuvée wines 8,00 |
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3.

Siller varietal and cuvée wines 8,00

| 4. | White varietal and cuvée wines 8,00 |
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4.

White varietal and cuvée wines 8,00

b.   Maximum yields

Wine

160 hl/ha

Wine grapes

24 000 kg of grapes per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

Areas of Bács-Kiskun, Csongrád, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok and Pest Counties that are classified as Class I and II according to the vineyard cadastre of wine-producing regions.

7.   Main wine grape varieties

| | tramini – traminer |
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tramini – traminer

| | syrah – serine noir |
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syrah – serine noir

| | syrah – marsanne noir |
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syrah – marsanne noir

| | kadarka – jenei fekete |
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kadarka – jenei fekete

| | hamburgi muskotály – muscat de hamburg |
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hamburgi muskotály – muscat de hamburg

| | pozsonyi fehér – czétényi fehér |
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pozsonyi fehér – czétényi fehér

| | kékoportó – portugizer |
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kékoportó – portugizer

| | kövidinka – a dinka crvena |
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kövidinka – a dinka crvena

| | pinot noir – kék rulandi |
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pinot noir – kék rulandi

| | furmint – zapfner |
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furmint – zapfner

| | furmint – posipel |
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furmint – posipel

| | furmint – som |
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furmint – som

| | tramini – roter traminer |
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tramini – roter traminer

| | cabernet franc – carbonet |
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cabernet franc – carbonet

| | zalagyöngye |
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zalagyöngye

| | nektár |
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nektár

| | tramini – savagnin rose |
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tramini – savagnin rose

| | furmint bianco |
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furmint bianco

| | chardonnay – kereklevelű |
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chardonnay – kereklevelű

| | medina |
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medina

| | aletta |
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aletta

| | csabagyöngye – perle di csaba |
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csabagyöngye – perle di csaba

| | olasz rizling – grasevina |
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olasz rizling – grasevina

| | kékfrankos – blaufränkisch |
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kékfrankos – blaufränkisch

| | királyleányka – galbena de ardeal |
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királyleányka – galbena de ardeal

| | szürkebarát – pinot gris |
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szürkebarát – pinot gris

| | kunleány |
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kunleány

| | csabagyöngye – pearl of csaba |
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csabagyöngye – pearl of csaba

| | sauvignon – sauvignon blanc |
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sauvignon – sauvignon blanc

| | rozália |
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rozália

| | ezerfürtű |
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ezerfürtű

| | kékoportó – portugais bleu |
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kékoportó – portugais bleu

| | kadarka – kadarka negra |
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kadarka – kadarka negra

| | tramini – gewürtztraminer |
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tramini – gewürtztraminer

| | pinot noir – kisburgundi kék |
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pinot noir – kisburgundi kék

| | pátria |
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pátria

| | pinot noir – spätburgunder |
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pinot noir – spätburgunder

| | zöld veltelíni – zöldveltelíni |
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zöld veltelíni – zöldveltelíni

| | kerner |
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kerner

| | arany sárfehér – huszár szőlő |
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arany sárfehér – huszár szőlő

| | szürkebarát – pinot grigio |
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szürkebarát – pinot grigio

| | kövidinka – steinschiller |
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kövidinka – steinschiller

| | tramini – traminer rosso |
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tramini – traminer rosso

| | gyöngyrizling |
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gyöngyrizling

| | pinot noir – pino csernüj |
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pinot noir – pino csernüj

| | rizlingszilváni – rivaner |
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rizlingszilváni – rivaner

| | tramini – tramin cervené |
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tramini – tramin cervené

| | csabagyöngye – perla di csaba |
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csabagyöngye – perla di csaba

| | irsai olivér – irsai |
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irsai olivér – irsai

| | chardonnay – chardonnay blanc |
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chardonnay – chardonnay blanc

| | hamburgi muskotály – muszkat gamburgszkij |
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hamburgi muskotály – muszkat gamburgszkij

| | hárslevelű – garszleveljü |
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hárslevelű – garszleveljü

| | ezerjó – tausendachtgute |
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ezerjó – tausendachtgute

| | királyleányka – erdei sárga |
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királyleányka – erdei sárga

| | kékoportó – portugalske modré |
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kékoportó – portugalske modré

| | rajnai rizling – rheinriesling |
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rajnai rizling – rheinriesling

| | királyleányka – little princess |
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királyleányka – little princess

| | bíbor kadarka |
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bíbor kadarka

| | hárslevelű – feuilles de tilleul |
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hárslevelű – feuilles de tilleul

| | cabernet franc – gros vidur |
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cabernet franc – gros vidur

| | királyleányka – königstochter |
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királyleányka – königstochter

| | hamburgi muskotály – muscat de hambourg |
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hamburgi muskotály – muscat de hambourg

| | ottonel muskotály – muskat ottonel |
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ottonel muskotály – muskat ottonel

| | kadarka – törökszőlő |
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kadarka – törökszőlő

| | rajnai rizling – weisser riesling |
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rajnai rizling – weisser riesling

| | kövidinka – a ruzsica |
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kövidinka – a ruzsica

| | pinot blanc – pinot beluj |
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pinot blanc – pinot beluj

| | zengő |
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zengő

| | hamburgi muskotály – miszket hamburgszki |
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hamburgi muskotály – miszket hamburgszki

| | cabernet sauvignon |
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cabernet sauvignon

| | pelso |
| --- | --- |

pelso

| | chardonnay – ronci bilé |
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chardonnay – ronci bilé

| | szürkebarát – grauburgunder |
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szürkebarát – grauburgunder

| | franc – carmenet |
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franc – carmenet

| | kékfrankos – limberger |
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kékfrankos – limberger

| | ezerjó – trummertraube |
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ezerjó – trummertraube

| | hamburgi muskotály – moscato d’Amburgo |
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hamburgi muskotály – moscato d’Amburgo

| | ezerjó – tausendgute |
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ezerjó – tausendgute

| | arany sárfehér – német dinka |
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arany sárfehér – német dinka

| | olasz rizling – riesling italien |
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olasz rizling – riesling italien

| | bianca |
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bianca

| | generosa |
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generosa

| | pölöskei muskotály |
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pölöskei muskotály

| | blauburger |
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blauburger

| | syrah – sirac |
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syrah – sirac

| | chardonnay – morillon blanc |
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chardonnay – morillon blanc

| | zweigelt – blauer zweigeltrebe |
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zweigelt – blauer zweigeltrebe

| | pinot noir – blauer burgunder |
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pinot noir – blauer burgunder

| | olasz rizling – olaszrizling |
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olasz rizling – olaszrizling

| | cabernet franc – gros cabernet |
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cabernet franc – gros cabernet

| | odysseus |
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odysseus

| | irsai olivér – zolotisztüj rannüj |
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irsai olivér – zolotisztüj rannüj

| | kékoportó – modry portugal |
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kékoportó – modry portugal

| | alicante boushet |
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alicante boushet

| | chasselas – weisser gutedel |
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chasselas – weisser gutedel

| | syrah – blauer syrah |
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syrah – blauer syrah

| | királyleányka – feteasca regale |
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királyleányka – feteasca regale

| | sauvignon – sovinjon |
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sauvignon – sovinjon

| | pinot noir – savagnin noir |
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pinot noir – savagnin noir

| | pinot noir – pinot cernii |
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pinot noir – pinot cernii

| | villard blanc |
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villard blanc

| | nero |
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nero

| | olasz rizling – nemes rizling |
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olasz rizling – nemes rizling

| | pinot blanc – weissburgunder |
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pinot blanc – weissburgunder

| | olasz rizling – taljanska grasevina |
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olasz rizling – taljanska grasevina

| | viktória gyöngye |
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viktória gyöngye

| | pinot noir – pignula |
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pinot noir – pignula

| | orpheus |
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orpheus

| | sauvignon – sauvignon bianco |
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sauvignon – sauvignon bianco

| | duna gyöngye |
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duna gyöngye

| | szürkebarát – auvergans gris |
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szürkebarát – auvergans gris

| | irsai olivér – zolotis |
| --- | --- |

irsai olivér – zolotis

| | rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau blanc |
| --- | --- |

rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau blanc

| | rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau bijeli |
| --- | --- |

rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau bijeli

| | zenit |
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zenit

| | csillám |
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csillám

| | ezerjó – korponai |
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ezerjó – korponai

| | rizlingszilváni – rizvanac |
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rizlingszilváni – rizvanac

| | kadarka – negru moale |
| --- | --- |

kadarka – negru moale

| | chasselas – chrupka belia |
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chasselas – chrupka belia

| | pinot noir – pinot tinto |
| --- | --- |

pinot noir – pinot tinto

| | turán |
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turán

| | irsai olivér – muskat olivér |
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irsai olivér – muskat olivér

| | hárslevelű – lipovina |
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hárslevelű – lipovina

| | chasselas – fendant blanc |
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chasselas – fendant blanc

| | kadarka – gamza |
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kadarka – gamza

| | chasselas – saszla belaja |
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chasselas – saszla belaja

| | vértes csillaga |
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vértes csillaga

| | chasselas – fehér gyöngyszőlő |
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chasselas – fehér gyöngyszőlő

| | furmint – szigeti |
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furmint – szigeti

| | zöld veltelíni – grüner muskateller |
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zöld veltelíni – grüner muskateller

| | zöld veltelíni – grüner veltliner |
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zöld veltelíni – grüner veltliner

| | csabagyöngye – zsemcsug szaba |
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csabagyöngye – zsemcsug szaba

| | arany sárfehér – izsáki sárfehér |
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arany sárfehér – izsáki sárfehér

| | kékfrankos – moravka |
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kékfrankos – moravka

| | kármin |
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kármin

| | kékfrankos – blauer lemberger |
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kékfrankos – blauer lemberger

| | rajnai rizling – rhine riesling |
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rajnai rizling – rhine riesling

| | cabernet franc – cabernet |
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cabernet franc – cabernet

| | pannon frankos |
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pannon frankos

| | kadarka – kadar |
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kadarka – kadar

| | ezerjó – szadocsina |
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ezerjó – szadocsina

| | chasselas – chasselas doré |
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chasselas – chasselas doré

| | cabernet franc – kaberne fran |
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cabernet franc – kaberne fran

| | rajnai rizling – riesling |
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rajnai rizling – riesling

| | zweigelt – zweigeltrebe |
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zweigelt – zweigeltrebe

| | arany sárfehér – fehér dinka |
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arany sárfehér – fehér dinka

| | merlot |
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merlot

| | olasz rizling – welschrieslig |
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olasz rizling – welschrieslig

| | csabagyöngye – vengerskii muskatnii rannüj |
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csabagyöngye – vengerskii muskatnii rannüj

| | kadarka – szkadarka |
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kadarka – szkadarka

| | királyleányka – königliche mädchentraube |
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királyleányka – königliche mädchentraube

| | rajnai rizling – johannisberger |
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rajnai rizling – johannisberger

| | pinot noir – rulandski modre |
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pinot noir – rulandski modre

| | kövidinka – a dinka rossa |
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kövidinka – a dinka rossa

| | syrah – shiraz |
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syrah – shiraz

| | rubintos |
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rubintos

| | olasz rizling – risling vlassky |
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olasz rizling – risling vlassky

| | chasselas – fehér fábiánszőlő |
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chasselas – fehér fábiánszőlő

| | szürkebarát – ruländer |
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szürkebarát – ruländer

| | cserszegi fűszeres |
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cserszegi fűszeres

| | chasselas – chasselas dorato |
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chasselas – chasselas dorato

| | ottonel muskotály – muscat ottonel |
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ottonel muskotály – muscat ottonel

| | kékoportó – blauer portugieser |
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kékoportó – blauer portugieser

| | rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau |
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rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau

| | hárslevelű – lindeblättrige |
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hárslevelű – lindeblättrige

| | sauvignon – sauvignon bijeli |
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sauvignon – sauvignon bijeli

| | zweigelt – rotburger |
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zweigelt – rotburger

| | csabagyöngye – perla czabanska |
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csabagyöngye – perla czabanska

| | kadarka – csetereska |
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kadarka – csetereska

| | pinot blanc – fehér burgundi |
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pinot blanc – fehér burgundi

| | kövidinka – a dinka mala |
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kövidinka – a dinka mala

| | rózsakő |
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rózsakő

| | karát |
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karát

| | pinot noir – pinot nero |
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pinot noir – pinot nero

| | ottonel muskotály – miszket otonel |
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ottonel muskotály – miszket otonel

| | királyleányka – dánosi leányka |
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királyleányka – dánosi leányka

| | kadarka – fekete budai |
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kadarka – fekete budai

| | pozsonyi fehér – czétényi |
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pozsonyi fehér – czétényi

| | kövidinka – a kamena dinka |
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kövidinka – a kamena dinka

| | kékfrankos – blauer limberger |
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kékfrankos – blauer limberger

| | mátrai muskotály |
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mátrai muskotály

| | pinot noir – kék burgundi |
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pinot noir – kék burgundi

| | pinot blanc – pinot bianco |
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pinot blanc – pinot bianco

| | chasselas – chasselas blanc |
| --- | --- |

chasselas – chasselas blanc

| | furmint – moslavac bijeli |
| --- | --- |

furmint – moslavac bijeli

| | ezerjó – kolmreifler |
| --- | --- |

ezerjó – kolmreifler

| | furmint – mosler |
| --- | --- |

furmint – mosler

| | rajnai rizling – riesling blanc |
| --- | --- |

rajnai rizling – riesling blanc

| | refrén |
| --- | --- |

refrén

| | zöld veltelíni – veltlinské zelené |
| --- | --- |

zöld veltelíni – veltlinské zelené

| | jubileum 75 |
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jubileum 75

| | csabagyöngye – perle von csaba |
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csabagyöngye – perle von csaba

| | szürkebarát – graumönch |
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szürkebarát – graumönch

| | arany sárfehér – izsáki |
| --- | --- |

arany sárfehér – izsáki

| | zefír |
| --- | --- |

zefír

8.   Description of the link(s)

Wine – Description of the demarcated area (1)

a)   Natural and cultural factors

The area covered by the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ is located in the central part of Hungary. It lies largely within an area of the Hungarian Plain bounded by the Rivers Danube and Tisza, known as the Danube-Tisza Interfluve (the Kiskunság, Észak-Bácska, Jászság and Tápióság regions), and the parts of the Tiszazug region and Csongrád County to the east of the River Tisza. It is connected to some production areas of Csepel Island to the northwest and those of the Gödöllő Hills to the north.

The production area’s environmental features are determined mainly by its low-lying nature: most of the area is less than 150 m above sea level. The terrain is flat, with differences in altitude of not more than 10-15 m.

The soils of the production area covered by the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ show little variation, as most of the area is located on calcareous sandy soils. The formation of these sandy soils is attributable primarily to the River Danube, which deposited sandy sediments in the Danube-Tisza Interfluve over thousands of years as it shifted from east to west. Typically, sandy soils can warm up rapidly, which is conducive to the ripening of grapes.

On the other hand, such soils have poor nutrient supply and water retention capacities and a low mineral content. The climate conditions of the production area are mainly determined by the continental climate predominant in Hungary, which is characterised above all by hot summers and cold winters. The climate conditions, low-lying nature and relatively low height above sea level combine to make the occurrence of frosts likely in winter, spring and autumn alike. The average temperature is around 10– 11 °C. The average number of sunshine hours is 2 000 hours per year. The average annual amount of precipitation is 450-500 mm.

b)   Human factors

Due to its large geographical size, the production area has rich vine-growing and wine-producing traditions. Some of these are related to the flourishing of the industry in the Middle Ages, followed by the renewed exploitation (stabilisation) of the abandoned sandy areas after the Ottoman occupation. Since sand proved to be immune to phylloxera, the epidemic not only left vine-growing untouched, but also largely enhanced its role.

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

| — | the conscious development of a variety structure (with traditional and new varieties) suited to the potential offered by ecological conditions; |
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the conscious development of a variety structure (with traditional and new varieties) suited to the potential offered by ecological conditions;

| — | the development of vine-growing and wine-production techniques suited to ecological, and partly to market, conditions; |
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the development of vine-growing and wine-production techniques suited to ecological, and partly to market, conditions;

| — | the development of a production and integration structure suited to ecological and market conditions. |
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the development of a production and integration structure suited to ecological and market conditions.

Wine – Description of the demarcated area (2)

| 2. | Description of the wines
  The wines develop rapidly and tend to be light, with a softer character due to their relatively low acid content. Some vintages are rich in alcohol.
  The white and rosé wines have an intensity of aroma and richness of taste. The Siller and red wines are generally fruity and relatively light, with a less deep colour, and their tannins also form rapidly.
  The mineral content of the wines is lower, which is attributable to the sandy soil. |
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2.

Description of the wines

The wines develop rapidly and tend to be light, with a softer character due to their relatively low acid content. Some vintages are rich in alcohol.

The white and rosé wines have an intensity of aroma and richness of taste. The Siller and red wines are generally fruity and relatively light, with a less deep colour, and their tannins also form rapidly.

The mineral content of the wines is lower, which is attributable to the sandy soil.

| 3. | Link between the production area, human factors and the product
  The ecological environment, in particular the sandy soil, has a significant impact on the characteristics of the wines. The wines of the production area are chiefly designated as short-maturation wines for early consumption. The ecological environment has resulted in the spread of a number of well-adapted varieties (Bianca, Kövidinka, Cserszegi fűszeres, etc.).
  Accounting for just under half of the country’s total grape production, the area covered by the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ plays a key role in the vine-growing and wine-producing sector of Hungarian agriculture. In addition to its economic weight, vine production has a significant social role to play in generating and supplementing income and in retaining the local population. Due to local ecological conditions (e.g. sandy soils, lack of precipitation), vine-growing is one of the most cost-effective farming activities in this region. The landscape-forming effect of vine-growing helps make the region more attractive.
  Vineyards have been effective in preventing the spread of wind-borne sands, and vines tend to survive better than other plants on soils with poor water-retention capacity. The proportion of indigenous and newly bred Hungarian grape varieties planted in these vineyards – over 60 % – is the highest in Hungary. These varieties form the backbone of wine production. There is ever greater demand for (tolerant and resistant) grape varieties developed from Vitis vinifera, a species well adapted to local ecological conditions, and for varieties created by cross-breeding Vitis vinifera with other Vitis species, thereby ensuring profitability.
  Thanks primarily to the relatively light, fruity and aromatic Muscat wines of the region, the Danube-Tisza Interfluve enjoys a strong reputation among consumers.
  Lifestyle changes have altered wine-consumption habits, with increased demand for aromatic, fresh wines with low alcoholic strength. The characteristics of the production area, the varieties grown and the technological readiness of winemakers have created an opportunity to satisfy this demand. |
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3.

Link between the production area, human factors and the product

The ecological environment, in particular the sandy soil, has a significant impact on the characteristics of the wines. The wines of the production area are chiefly designated as short-maturation wines for early consumption. The ecological environment has resulted in the spread of a number of well-adapted varieties (Bianca, Kövidinka, Cserszegi fűszeres, etc.).

Accounting for just under half of the country’s total grape production, the area covered by the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ plays a key role in the vine-growing and wine-producing sector of Hungarian agriculture. In addition to its economic weight, vine production has a significant social role to play in generating and supplementing income and in retaining the local population. Due to local ecological conditions (e.g. sandy soils, lack of precipitation), vine-growing is one of the most cost-effective farming activities in this region. The landscape-forming effect of vine-growing helps make the region more attractive.

Vineyards have been effective in preventing the spread of wind-borne sands, and vines tend to survive better than other plants on soils with poor water-retention capacity. The proportion of indigenous and newly bred Hungarian grape varieties planted in these vineyards – over 60 % – is the highest in Hungary. These varieties form the backbone of wine production. There is ever greater demand for (tolerant and resistant) grape varieties developed from Vitis vinifera, a species well adapted to local ecological conditions, and for varieties created by cross-breeding Vitis vinifera with other Vitis species, thereby ensuring profitability.

Thanks primarily to the relatively light, fruity and aromatic Muscat wines of the region, the Danube-Tisza Interfluve enjoys a strong reputation among consumers.

Lifestyle changes have altered wine-consumption habits, with increased demand for aromatic, fresh wines with low alcoholic strength. The characteristics of the production area, the varieties grown and the technological readiness of winemakers have created an opportunity to satisfy this demand.

9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

Rules on indications

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

| 1. | The expression ‘oltalom alatt álló földrajzi jelzés’ (protected geographical indication) may be replaced by the traditional expression ‘tájbor’ (country wine). |
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1.

The expression ‘oltalom alatt álló földrajzi jelzés’ (protected geographical indication) may be replaced by the traditional expression ‘tájbor’ (country wine).

Rules on the use of certain expressions

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

| i) | ‘Muskotály’ [Muscat]: Wine in which the proportion of one or more of the grape varieties Aletta, Csabagyöngye, Cserszegi fűszeres, Generosa, Irsai Olivér, Mátrai muskotály, Muscat ottonel, Nektár, Pölöskei muskotály, Tramini or Zefir is at least 85 %. |
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i)

‘Muskotály’ [Muscat]: Wine in which the proportion of one or more of the grape varieties Aletta, Csabagyöngye, Cserszegi fűszeres, Generosa, Irsai Olivér, Mátrai muskotály, Muscat ottonel, Nektár, Pölöskei muskotály, Tramini or Zefir is at least 85 %.

| ii) | ‘Primőr’ [Primeur]: A wine bottled in the year of harvest. The synonymous expression ‘újbor’ [new wine] may also be used. |
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ii)

‘Primőr’ [Primeur]: A wine bottled in the year of harvest. The synonymous expression ‘újbor’ [new wine] may also be used.

Production outside the demarcated production area

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation on production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

In the following administrative areas adjacent to the demarcated area:

| | the administrative area of the municipalities of Baranya, Békés, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Fejér, Hajdú-Bihar, Heves, Komárom-Esztergom, Nógrád and Tolna Counties, and of Budapest. |
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the administrative area of the municipalities of Baranya, Békés, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Fejér, Hajdú-Bihar, Heves, Komárom-Esztergom, Nógrád and Tolna Counties, and of Budapest.

Link to the product specification

https://boraszat.kormany.hu/download/6/2d/82000/Duna-Tisza%20k%C3%B6zi%20OFJ_v5.pdf

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(1)  OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.

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