# Official Journal C 126/2023

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6611 April 2023 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 126

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6611 April 2023

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| Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2023/C 126/01 | Euro exchange rates – 5 April 2023 | 1 |
| 2023/C 126/02 | Euro exchange rates – 6 April 2023 | 2 |

Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2023/C 126/01

Euro exchange rates – 5 April 2023

1

2023/C 126/02

Euro exchange rates – 6 April 2023

2

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2023/C 126/03 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10986 – AXA SPAIN / GACM SPAIN) (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2023/C 126/04 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11068 – RLBNW / ASM / BETA PURA) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2023/C 126/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11074 – L-GAM / EPIC BPIFRANCE / BIOSE) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2023/C 126/06 | Publication of an application for amendment of a specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 105 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council | 9 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2023/C 126/03

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10986 – AXA SPAIN / GACM SPAIN) (
  1
  )

1

3

2023/C 126/04

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11068 – RLBNW / ASM / BETA PURA) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

5

2023/C 126/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11074 – L-GAM / EPIC BPIFRANCE / BIOSE) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

7

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2023/C 126/06

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

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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11.4.2023

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 126/1

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Euro exchange rates (1)

5 April 2023

(2023/C 126/01)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,0940 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 143,74 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4498 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,87685 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 11,3265 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 0,9901 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 149,70 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 11,3990 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 23,429 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 376,19 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,6818 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,9314 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 21,0619 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6325 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4719 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,5877 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7349 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,4512 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 434,80 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 19,6107 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,5265 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 16 330,90 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,8120 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 59,604 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | |
| THB | Thai baht | 37,032 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 5,5497 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 19,8441 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 89,7215 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,0940

JPY

Japanese yen

143,74

DKK

Danish krone

7,4498

GBP

Pound sterling

0,87685

SEK

Swedish krona

11,3265

CHF

Swiss franc

0,9901

ISK

Iceland króna

149,70

NOK

Norwegian krone

11,3990

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

23,429

HUF

Hungarian forint

376,19

PLN

Polish zloty

4,6818

RON

Romanian leu

4,9314

TRY

Turkish lira

21,0619

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6325

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4719

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,5877

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7349

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,4512

KRW

South Korean won

1 434,80

ZAR

South African rand

19,6107

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,5265

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

16 330,90

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,8120

PHP

Philippine peso

59,604

RUB

Russian rouble

THB

Thai baht

37,032

BRL

Brazilian real

5,5497

MXN

Mexican peso

19,8441

INR

Indian rupee

89,7215

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

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11.4.2023

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 126/2

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Euro exchange rates (1)

6 April 2023

(2023/C 126/02)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,0915 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 143,49 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4510 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,87495 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 11,3875 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 0,9878 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 149,70 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 11,3855 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 23,409 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 376,10 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,6863 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,9369 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 21,0195 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6312 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4704 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,5682 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7387 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,4507 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 438,81 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 19,8929 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,5014 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 16 290,63 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,8015 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 59,562 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | |
| THB | Thai baht | 37,171 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 5,5096 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 19,9624 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 89,3655 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,0915

JPY

Japanese yen

143,49

DKK

Danish krone

7,4510

GBP

Pound sterling

0,87495

SEK

Swedish krona

11,3875

CHF

Swiss franc

0,9878

ISK

Iceland króna

149,70

NOK

Norwegian krone

11,3855

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

23,409

HUF

Hungarian forint

376,10

PLN

Polish zloty

4,6863

RON

Romanian leu

4,9369

TRY

Turkish lira

21,0195

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6312

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4704

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,5682

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7387

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,4507

KRW

South Korean won

1 438,81

ZAR

South African rand

19,8929

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,5014

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

16 290,63

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,8015

PHP

Philippine peso

59,562

RUB

Russian rouble

THB

Thai baht

37,171

BRL

Brazilian real

5,5096

MXN

Mexican peso

19,9624

INR

Indian rupee

89,3655

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

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 11.4.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 126/3 |
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11.4.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 126/3

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10986 – AXA SPAIN / GACM SPAIN)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 126/03)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | AXA Seguros Generales, S.A. de Seguros y Reaseguros (‘AXA Seguros Generales’, Spain) belonging to AXA S.A. (‘AXA Group’, France), |
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AXA Seguros Generales, S.A. de Seguros y Reaseguros (‘AXA Seguros Generales’, Spain) belonging to AXA S.A. (‘AXA Group’, France),

| — | GACM España, S.A.U. (‘GACM Spain’, Spain). |
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GACM España, S.A.U. (‘GACM Spain’, Spain).

AXA Seguros Generales will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of GACM Spain.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | AXA Seguros Generales is part of AXA Spain, a Spanish insurance group authorised to carry on business of insurance and reinsurance in health, life and savings, pensions funds, auto and other personal and business insurance. AXA Spain is part of a group of companies whose ultimate parent company is the French listed company AXA Group being active in insurance and asset management in 54 countries, |
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AXA Seguros Generales is part of AXA Spain, a Spanish insurance group authorised to carry on business of insurance and reinsurance in health, life and savings, pensions funds, auto and other personal and business insurance. AXA Spain is part of a group of companies whose ultimate parent company is the French listed company AXA Group being active in insurance and asset management in 54 countries,

| — | GACM Spain is a holding company of property & casualty, as well as life and health insurance companies in Spain. |
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GACM Spain is a holding company of property & casualty, as well as life and health insurance companies in Spain.

3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4.

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

M.10986 – AXA SPAIN / GACM SPAIN

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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| 11.4.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 126/5 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 126/5

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.11068 – RLBNW / ASM / BETA PURA)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 126/04)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien AG (‘RLBNW’) (Austria), controlled by Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien reg.Gen.m.b.H. (Austria), |
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Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien AG (‘RLBNW’) (Austria), controlled by Raiffeisen-Holding Niederösterreich-Wien reg.Gen.m.b.H. (Austria),

| — | AGRANA Sales & Marketing GmbH (‘ASM’) (Austria), controlled by AGRANA Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft (Austria), |
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AGRANA Sales & Marketing GmbH (‘ASM’) (Austria), controlled by AGRANA Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft (Austria),

| — | Beta Pura GmbH (‘Beta Pura’) (Austria), controlled by ASM and Amalgamated Sugar Company (United States of America). |
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Beta Pura GmbH (‘Beta Pura’) (Austria), controlled by ASM and Amalgamated Sugar Company (United States of America).

RLBNW and ASM will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Beta Pura GmbH.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | RLBNW is an Austrian universal bank that is a member of the Austrian Raiffeisen Banking Group, |
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RLBNW is an Austrian universal bank that is a member of the Austrian Raiffeisen Banking Group,

| — | ASM is a subsidiary of AGRANA Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft, whose business is divided into three segments: sugar, starch and fruit. The sugar range includes a wide range of sugar and by-products, such as molasses, beet pulp and other feed components, |
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ASM is a subsidiary of AGRANA Beteiligungs-Aktiengesellschaft, whose business is divided into three segments: sugar, starch and fruit. The sugar range includes a wide range of sugar and by-products, such as molasses, beet pulp and other feed components,

| — | Beta Pura operates a betaine crystallisation plant that processes natural liquid betaine into natural crystalline betaine and by-products. |
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Beta Pura operates a betaine crystallisation plant that processes natural liquid betaine into natural crystalline betaine and by-products.

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.11068 – RLBNW / ASM / BETA PURA

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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| 11.4.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 126/7 |
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11.4.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 126/7

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.11074 – L-GAM / EPIC BPIFRANCE / BIOSE)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 126/05)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | L-GAM GP II S.à.r.l. (‘L-GAM’, Luxembourg), |
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L-GAM GP II S.à.r.l. (‘L-GAM’, Luxembourg),

| — | EPIC Bpifrance (France), |
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EPIC Bpifrance (France),

| — | Biose Industrie SAS (‘Biose’, France), controlled by Microbiota Anima Group SAS and Cathay Capital Private Equity SAS. |
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Biose Industrie SAS (‘Biose’, France), controlled by Microbiota Anima Group SAS and Cathay Capital Private Equity SAS.

L-GAM and EPIC Bpifrance will acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of Biose.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | L-GAM is an investment company based in Luxembourg that makes long-term investments in small and medium-sized private companies in Europe, |
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L-GAM is an investment company based in Luxembourg that makes long-term investments in small and medium-sized private companies in Europe,

| — | EPIC Bpifrance is a French State public industrial and commercial institution which promotes the development and financing of small and medium-sized companies for the account of the French State, focused on innovation and technology, |
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EPIC Bpifrance is a French State public industrial and commercial institution which promotes the development and financing of small and medium-sized companies for the account of the French State, focused on innovation and technology,

| — | Biose is a biotechnology company focused on the microbiome sector providing contract development manufacturing organisation services, mainly for live biotherapeutic products and probiotics. |
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Biose is a biotechnology company focused on the microbiome sector providing contract development manufacturing organisation services, mainly for live biotherapeutic products and probiotics.

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.11074 – L-GAM / EPIC BPIFRANCE / BIOSE

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

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11.4.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 126/9

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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 126/06)

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

REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

‘ Balaton-felvidék / Balaton-felvidéki ’

PDO-HU-A1509-AM02

Date of application: 15.10.2016

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.   Authorisation to use the term ‘főbor’ [prime wine]

| a) | Product specification (and single document) headings affected: | Heading III: Specific oenological practices (single document, point 5.1.2.: Cultivation method, planting density, harvesting) |
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Product specification (and single document) headings affected:

Heading III: Specific oenological practices (single document, point 5.1.2.: Cultivation method, planting density, harvesting)

| | Heading VIII: Further conditions (single document, point 9: Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)) |
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Heading VIII: Further conditions (single document, point 9: Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements))

| b) | Reasons: Demand has recently arisen for a higher quality wine, a ‘főbor’ [prime wine]. This, in conjunction with a quantitative restriction, will enable production of an imposing, complex, higher-value wine. |
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Reasons: Demand has recently arisen for a higher quality wine, a ‘főbor’ [prime wine]. This, in conjunction with a quantitative restriction, will enable production of an imposing, complex, higher-value wine.

2.2.   Deletion of the semi-sparkling wine product category

| a) | Product specification (and single document) headings affected: | Heading II: Description of the wines (single document, point 4: Description of the wine(s)) |
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a)

Product specification (and single document) headings affected:

Heading II: Description of the wines (single document, point 4: Description of the wine(s))

| | Heading III: Specific oenological practices (single document, point 5.1.1.: Mandatory oenological practices; point 5.1.2.: Cultivation method, planting density, harvesting) |
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Heading III: Specific oenological practices (single document, point 5.1.1.: Mandatory oenological practices; point 5.1.2.: Cultivation method, planting density, harvesting)

| | Heading V: Maximum yield (single document, point 5.2: Maximum yields) |
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Heading V: Maximum yield (single document, point 5.2: Maximum yields)

| | Heading VI: Permitted grape varieties (single document, point 7: Main grape variety (varieties)) |
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Heading VI: Permitted grape varieties (single document, point 7: Main grape variety (varieties))

| | Heading VII: Link with the geographical area (single document, point 8: Description of the links) |
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Heading VII: Link with the geographical area (single document, point 8: Description of the links)

| | Heading VIII: Further conditions (single document, point 9: Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)) |
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Heading VIII: Further conditions (single document, point 9: Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements))

| b) | Reasons: In recent years, wine-makers did not produce traditionally made semi-sparkling wine, and in order to adapt to market demand, it will be removed from the product specification. |
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b)

Reasons: In recent years, wine-makers did not produce traditionally made semi-sparkling wine, and in order to adapt to market demand, it will be removed from the product specification.

2.3.   Introduction of the aerated semi-sparkling wine product category

| a) | Product specification (and single document) headings affected: | Heading II: Description of the wines (single document, point 4: Description of the wine(s)) |
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a)

Product specification (and single document) headings affected:

Heading II: Description of the wines (single document, point 4: Description of the wine(s))

| | Heading III: Specific oenological practices (single document, point 5.1.1.: Mandatory oenological practices; point 5.1.2.: Maximum yields) |
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Heading III: Specific oenological practices (single document, point 5.1.1.: Mandatory oenological practices; point 5.1.2.: Maximum yields)

| | Heading V: Maximum yield (single document, point 5.2: Maximum yields) |
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Heading V: Maximum yield (single document, point 5.2: Maximum yields)

| | Heading VI: Permitted grape varieties (single document, point 7: Main grape variety (varieties)) |
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Heading VI: Permitted grape varieties (single document, point 7: Main grape variety (varieties))

| | Heading VII: Link with the geographical area (single document, point 8: Description of the links) |
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Heading VII: Link with the geographical area (single document, point 8: Description of the links)

| | Heading VIII: Further conditions (single document, point 9: Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements) |
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Heading VIII: Further conditions (single document, point 9: Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

| b) | Reasons: In recent years, market demand has shifted towards aerated sparkling wine. It would be possible to produce this product category under this protected designation of origin by amending the product specification. |
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b)

Reasons: In recent years, market demand has shifted towards aerated sparkling wine. It would be possible to produce this product category under this protected designation of origin by amending the product specification.

2.4.   Introduction of the sparkling wine product category

| a) | Product specification (and single document) headings affected: | Heading II: Description of the wines (single document, point 4: Description of the wine(s)) |
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a)

Product specification (and single document) headings affected:

Heading II: Description of the wines (single document, point 4: Description of the wine(s))

| | Heading III: Specific oenological practices (single document, point 5.1.1.: Mandatory oenological practices; point 5.1.2.: Maximum yields) |
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Heading III: Specific oenological practices (single document, point 5.1.1.: Mandatory oenological practices; point 5.1.2.: Maximum yields)

| | Heading V: Maximum yield (single document, point 5.2: Maximum yields) |
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Heading V: Maximum yield (single document, point 5.2: Maximum yields)

| | Heading VI: Permitted grape varieties (single document, point 7: Main grape variety (varieties)) |
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Heading VI: Permitted grape varieties (single document, point 7: Main grape variety (varieties))

| | Heading VII: Link with the geographical area (single document, point 8: Description of the links) |
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Heading VII: Link with the geographical area (single document, point 8: Description of the links)

| | Heading VIII: Further conditions (single document, point 9: Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)) |
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Heading VIII: Further conditions (single document, point 9: Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements))

| b) | Reasons: Recently, producer and market demand have shifted towards the production of ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ sparkling wine. |
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b)

Reasons: Recently, producer and market demand have shifted towards the production of ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ sparkling wine.

2.5.   Correcting the omission of the municipality of Balatongyörök

| a) | Product specification (and single document) headings affected: | Heading IV: Demarcated area (single document, point 6: Demarcated geographical area) |
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a)

Product specification (and single document) headings affected:

Heading IV: Demarcated area (single document, point 6: Demarcated geographical area)

| b) | Reasons: Due to an administrative error, the municipality of Balatongyörök had been omitted from the description of the demarcated area. The associated correction was initiated by the Hungarian authorities in 2013. This affects the demarcated area by expanding it. The municipality did appear in a previous version of the specification, but was subsequently omitted due to an administrative error. This justifies the replacement (expansion). |
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b)

Reasons: Due to an administrative error, the municipality of Balatongyörök had been omitted from the description of the demarcated area. The associated correction was initiated by the Hungarian authorities in 2013. This affects the demarcated area by expanding it. The municipality did appear in a previous version of the specification, but was subsequently omitted due to an administrative error. This justifies the replacement (expansion).

2.6.   Correcting the omission of the Zeus grape variety

| a) | Product specification (and single document) headings affected: | Heading VI: Permitted grape varieties (single document, point 7: Main grape variety (varieties)) |
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a)

Product specification (and single document) headings affected:

Heading VI: Permitted grape varieties (single document, point 7: Main grape variety (varieties))

| b) | Reasons: Due to an administrative error, the Zeus grape variety had been omitted from the list of grape varieties. The associated correction was initiated by the Hungarian authorities in 2013. This affects the list of grape varies by enlarging it. The variety did appear in the previous version of the specification, but was subsequently omitted due to an administrative error. This justifies the replacement (expansion). |
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b)

Reasons: Due to an administrative error, the Zeus grape variety had been omitted from the list of grape varieties. The associated correction was initiated by the Hungarian authorities in 2013. This affects the list of grape varies by enlarging it. The variety did appear in the previous version of the specification, but was subsequently omitted due to an administrative error. This justifies the replacement (expansion).

2.7.   Deletion of the indications of the municipalities of Sümeg, Sümegprága and Csabrendek and deletion of the rules governing the use of the name of the municipality of Sümeg

| a) | Product specification (and single document) headings affected: | Heading VIII: Further conditions (single document, point 9: Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)) |
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a)

Product specification (and single document) headings affected:

Heading VIII: Further conditions (single document, point 9: Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements))

| b) | Reasons: Hungary intends to register a new PDO for the demarcated area of Sümeg, Sümegprága and Csabrendek. If the Sümeg PDO is adopted as a separate PDO, the rules on the indication of the names of these municipalities will be need to be deleted from the labelling rules for the Balaton-felvidék/Balaton-felvidéki PDO. |
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b)

Reasons: Hungary intends to register a new PDO for the demarcated area of Sümeg, Sümegprága and Csabrendek. If the Sümeg PDO is adopted as a separate PDO, the rules on the indication of the names of these municipalities will be need to be deleted from the labelling rules for the Balaton-felvidék/Balaton-felvidéki PDO.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of product

Balaton-felvidék / Balaton-felvidéki

2.   Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3.   Categories of grapevine products

| 1. | Wine |
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1.

Wine

| 4. | Sparkling wine |
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4.

Sparkling wine

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

Aerated semi-sparkling wine

4.   Description of the wine(s)

1.   Wine – White

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The colour of ‘Balaton felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ white wine varies from pale straw-coloured to pale golden. Dominant minerality is observed on the nose, complemented by white flowers (acacia, linden blossom, hyacinth and orange blossom). Mature, complex, elegant but vivid acids provide the backbone of the taste of ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ white wines, which remains long in the mouth, showing a slight bitterness and almondy flavour characteristic of local varieties.

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

| 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

Its colour ranges from onion skin to pink. Provides a long-lasting feeling of acidity; the scent aromas are, in some cases, mineral and fruity (raspberry and blackberry). Its scent and taste lacks any sign of barrel ageing.

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

| 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

Intense ruby to ruby-purple coloured red wines with pronounced acidity; the taste of oak is not predominant in the wines. Their tannins are mild and mature. The wine typically has fruity (blackberry, raspberry and sour cherry) and spicy characters in the nose and on the palate; these are accompanied by a restrained minerality.

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

| 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

Predominantly white, with decidedly vivid acidity and fruity aromas. The colour may range from pale straw-coloured to golden. Its fragrance and taste are determined by the primary fruity aromas typical of the grapes and are complemented by the secondary fragrance and aroma substances that develop during ageing. The delicate sparkling produced by carbonic acid derived from the second alcoholic fermentation is present throughout the tasting process.

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

| General analytical characteristics |
| --- |
| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10 |
| Minimum total acidity | 4,6 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)

10

Minimum total acidity

4,6 g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Sparkling wine – Rosé

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

May range in colour from pale onion-skin to light red. Its taste and fragrance are determined by the fruity, restrained floral, raspberry, red forest berry and spicy aroma substances characteristic of the grapes and are complemented by secondary fragrance and aroma substances that develop during ageing (such as, for example, light biscuit and brioche), accompanied by a pleasant, balanced acidity.

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

| General analytical characteristics |
| --- |
| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10 |
| Minimum total acidity | 4,6 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)

10

Minimum total acidity

4,6 g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

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, accompanied by secondary fragrance and aroma substances that develop during ageing.

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

| General analytical characteristics |
| --- |
| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | 10 |
| Minimum total acidity | 4,6 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)

10

Minimum total acidity

4,6 g/l expressed as tartaric acid

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

18

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

7.   Aerated semi-sparkling wine – White

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

Semi-sparkling wines with decidedly vivid acidity, general fruity aromas, primarily green apple and citrus fruits, and a discreet sparkle. Golden yellow notes are dominant in the colour.

| * | The maximum total alcoholic strength, maximum volatile acidity and maximum total sulphur dioxide content correspond to the limit values laid down in EU legislation. |
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*

| 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) | |
| 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)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

8.   Aerated semi-sparkling wine – Rosé

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

Semi-sparkling wines with decidedly vivid acidity, general fruity aromas, crisp, primary notes of fresh raspberry and strawberry, and a discreet sparkle. Typically pale salmon-pink.

| * | The maximum total alcoholic strength, maximum volatile acidity and maximum total sulphur dioxide content correspond 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) | |
| 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)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

9.   Aerated semi-sparkling wine – Red

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

Semi-sparkling wines with decidedly vivid acidity, general fruity aromas, notes of sweet cherry or even sour cherry and red and blue berries, and a discreet sparkle. Ruby red notes are dominant in the colour.

| * | The maximum total alcoholic strength, maximum volatile acidity and maximum total sulphur dioxide content correspond to the limit values laid down in EU legislation. |
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*

| 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) | |
| 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)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Wine making practices

a.   Essential oenological practices

1.   Mandatory oenological practices

Specific oenological practice

Only the use of a batch press is permitted.

2.   Cultivation method, planting density, harvesting

Cultivation practice

| a. | New vineyards:






  i. | vine density: at least 3 300 vines/ha. |
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a.

New vineyards:

i.

vine density: at least 3 300 vines/ha.

| ii. | cultivation method: Sylvoz, Moser (modified Moser), Guyot, umbrella, low, medium or high cordon, bush and head training |
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ii.

cultivation method: Sylvoz, Moser (modified Moser), Guyot, umbrella, low, medium or high cordon, bush and head training

| b. | In the case of existing vineyards established prior to 1 August 2010, ‘Balaton felvidék’ PDO wines can be made regardless of the vine density and training system used, as long as the vineyard is kept in continuous production. |
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b.

In the case of existing vineyards established prior to 1 August 2010, ‘Balaton felvidék’ PDO wines can be made regardless of the vine density and training system used, as long as the vineyard is kept in continuous production.

Method of harvest: hand or machine harvest; hand harvest if the locality is indicated; hand harvest in the case of ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’‘főbor’ [prime wine].

Setting the date of the harvest: based on the decision of the wine community.

The minimum natural sugar content of the grapes (expressed in g/l or % vol.) is

151,5 g/l or 9 % vol. in the case of wine, and

for sparkling wine and aerated semi-sparkling wine: 159,9 g/l or 9,5 % vol.

b.   Maximum yields

| 1. | All wine sector products
  14 000 kg of grapes per hectare |
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1.

All wine sector products

14 000 kg of grapes per hectare

| 2. | All wine sector products
  100 hectolitres per hectare |
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2.

All wine sector products

100 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

Areas classified in the vineyard cadastre as class I and II belonging to the following municipalities: Balatonederics, Balatongyörök, Balatonhenye, Csabrendek, Cserszegtomaj, Gyenesdiás, Hegyesd, Hévíz-Egregy, Köveskál, Lesencefalu, Lesenceistvánd, Lesencetomaj, Mindszentkálla, Monostorapáti, Nemesvita, Rezi, Sáska, Sümeg, Sümegprága, Szentbékkálla, Uzsa, Várvölgy, Vonyarcvashegy and Zalahaláp.

7.   Main wine grapes variety(ies)

| | cabernet franc – cabernet |
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cabernet franc – cabernet

| | cabernet franc – carbonet |
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cabernet franc – carbonet

| | cabernet franc – carmenet |
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cabernet franc – carmenet

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

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

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

| | cabernet sauvignon |
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cabernet sauvignon

| | chardonnay – chardonnay blanc |
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chardonnay – chardonnay blanc

| | chardonnay – kereklevelű |
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chardonnay – kereklevelű

| | chardonnay – morillon blanc |
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chardonnay – morillon blanc

| | chardonnay – ronci bilé |
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chardonnay – ronci bilé

| | cserszegi fűszeres |
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cserszegi fűszeres

| | furmint – furmint bianco |
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furmint – furmint bianco

| | furmint – moslavac bijeli |
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furmint – moslavac bijeli

| | furmint – mosler |
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furmint – mosler

| | furmint – posipel |
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furmint – posipel

| | furmint – som |
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furmint – som

| | furmint – szigeti |
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furmint – szigeti

| | furmint – zapfner |
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furmint – zapfner

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

| | hárslevelű – garszleveljü |
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hárslevelű – garszleveljü

| | hárslevelű – lindeblättrige |
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hárslevelű – lindeblättrige

| | hárslevelű – lipovina |
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hárslevelű – lipovina

| | irsai olivér – irsai |
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irsai olivér – irsai

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

| | irsai olivér – zolotis |
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irsai olivér – zolotis

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

| | kékfrankos – blauer lemberger |
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kékfrankos – blauer lemberger

| | kékfrankos –blauer limberger |
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kékfrankos –blauer limberger

| | kékfrankos –blaufränkisch |
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kékfrankos –blaufränkisch

| | kékfrankos – limberger |
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kékfrankos – limberger

| | kékfrankos – moravka |
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kékfrankos – moravka

| | kéknyelű – blaustängler |
| --- | --- |

kéknyelű – blaustängler

| | merlot |
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merlot

| | nektár |
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nektár

| | olasz rizling – grasevina |
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olasz rizling – grasevina

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

olasz rizling – nemes rizling

| | olasz rizling – olaszrizling |
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olasz rizling – olaszrizling

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

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

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

| | olasz rizling – welschrieslig |
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olasz rizling – welschrieslig

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

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

ottonel muskotály – muscat ottonel

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

ottonel muskotály – muskat ottonel

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

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

pinot blanc – pinot beluj

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

| | pinot blanc – weissburgunder |
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pinot blanc – weissburgunder

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

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

pinot noir – kisburgundi kék

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

pinot noir – kék burgundi

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

pinot noir – kék rulandi

| | pinot noir – pignula |
| --- | --- |

pinot noir – pignula

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

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

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

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

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

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

pinot noir – savagnin noir

| | pinot noir – spätburgunder |
| --- | --- |

pinot noir – spätburgunder

| | pátria |
| --- | --- |

pátria

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

rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau

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

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

rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau blanc

| | rizlingszilváni – rivaner |
| --- | --- |

rizlingszilváni – rivaner

| | rizlingszilváni – rizvanac |
| --- | --- |

rizlingszilváni – rizvanac

| | rozália |
| --- | --- |

rozália

| | rózsakő |
| --- | --- |

rózsakő

| | sauvignon – sauvignon bianco |
| --- | --- |

sauvignon – sauvignon bianco

| | sauvignon – sauvignon bijeli |
| --- | --- |

sauvignon – sauvignon bijeli

| | sauvignon – sauvignon blanc |
| --- | --- |

sauvignon – sauvignon blanc

| | sauvignon – sovinjon |
| --- | --- |

sauvignon – sovinjon

| | syrah – blauer syrah |
| --- | --- |

syrah – blauer syrah

| | syrah – marsanne noir |
| --- | --- |

syrah – marsanne noir

| | syrah – serine noir |
| --- | --- |

syrah – serine noir

| | syrah – shiraz |
| --- | --- |

syrah – shiraz

| | syrah – sirac |
| --- | --- |

syrah – sirac

| | szürkebarát – auvergans gris |
| --- | --- |

szürkebarát – auvergans gris

| | szürkebarát – grauburgunder |
| --- | --- |

szürkebarát – grauburgunder

| | szürkebarát – graumönch |
| --- | --- |

szürkebarát – graumönch

| | szürkebarát – pinot grigio |
| --- | --- |

szürkebarát – pinot grigio

| | szürkebarát – pinot gris |
| --- | --- |

szürkebarát – pinot gris

| | szürkebarát – ruländer |
| --- | --- |

szürkebarát – ruländer

| | sárga muskotály – moscato bianco |
| --- | --- |

sárga muskotály – moscato bianco

| | sárga muskotály – muscat blanc |
| --- | --- |

sárga muskotály – muscat blanc

| | sárga muskotály – muscat bélüj |
| --- | --- |

sárga muskotály – muscat bélüj

| | sárga muskotály – muscat de frontignan |
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sárga muskotály – muscat de frontignan

| | sárga muskotály – muscat de lunel |
| --- | --- |

sárga muskotály – muscat de lunel

| | sárga muskotály – muscat lunel |
| --- | --- |

sárga muskotály – muscat lunel

| | sárga muskotály – muscat sylvaner |
| --- | --- |

sárga muskotály – muscat sylvaner

| | sárga muskotály – muscat zlty |
| --- | --- |

sárga muskotály – muscat zlty

| | sárga muskotály – muskat weisser |
| --- | --- |

sárga muskotály – muskat weisser

| | sárga muskotály – weiler |
| --- | --- |

sárga muskotály – weiler

| | sárga muskotály – weisser |
| --- | --- |

sárga muskotály – weisser

| | tramini – gewürtztraminer |
| --- | --- |

tramini – gewürtztraminer

| | tramini – roter traminer |
| --- | --- |

tramini – roter traminer

| | tramini – savagnin rose |
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tramini – savagnin rose

| | tramini – tramin cervené |
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tramini – tramin cervené

| | tramini – traminer |
| --- | --- |

tramini – traminer

| | tramini –traminer rosso |
| --- | --- |

tramini –traminer rosso

| | turán |
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turán

| | zenit |
| --- | --- |

zenit

| | zeus |
| --- | --- |

zeus

| | zweigelt – blauer zweigeltrebe |
| --- | --- |

zweigelt – blauer zweigeltrebe

| | zweigelt – rotburger |
| --- | --- |

zweigelt – rotburger

| | zweigelt – zweigeltrebe |
| --- | --- |

zweigelt – zweigeltrebe

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

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

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

| | zöld veltelíni – zöldveltelíni |
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zöld veltelíni – zöldveltelíni

8.   Description of the link(s)

8.1.   Description of the demarcated area

Natural and cultural factors

The demarcated production area for ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ is situated north of Lake Balaton, primarily in the second range of hills. This area, from Rezi to Köveskál, corresponds to approximately 50 kilometres of the shoreline. Viticulture is generally pursued on hillsides dissected by valleys and sometimes on slopes that are steeper than 10 %, formed on the limestone platform of the former Pannonian Sea. This limestone, and the volcanic bedrock typical of the region’s hills, contribute to the minerality of the wine.

The continental climate of Balaton-felvidék [the Balaton Uplands] is heavily influenced by the cool air coming down from the valleys of the Bakony Hills and Lake Balaton stretching along the southern side of the production area. The vineyards of this wine sub-region are embedded in large forested areas, with hilltops covered by forests home to a unique flora and fauna.

The humid and at the same time cooler than average winds coming from Lake Balaton temper the climate of the production area on hot summer days. The chilly air flowing out from the forests on the hilltops, and especially from the Bakony Hills, cools down the air in the basin in the evenings.

In the Balaton Uplands, the average number of sunshine hours is between 1 950 and 2 000, whereas the average annual temperature is 11-12 °C. The annual average precipitation is 650 mm, with average rainfall of 420 mm during the growing season.

Human factors

The importance of viticulture and viniculture in the Balaton Uplands has been unbroken for more than 2 200 years. Grape cultivation was introduced by the Celts, and viniculture was fairly developed in the period when the region was part of the Roman Empire. Later the Hungarian kings, the church and the nobility held lands and vineyards here. Wines from this region were exported to Tyrol and beyond the Alps to the south German territories as early as the Middle Ages.

The current variety structure, which is based on late and medium-late ripening white wine grape varieties that adapt well to the local ecological conditions (e.g. ‘Juhfark’, ‘Olaszrizling’, ‘Szürkebarát [Pinot Gris]’), was developed after the phylloxera epidemic and has remained a defining feature of ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ ever since. A number of varieties (e.g. ‘Cserszegi Fűszeres’) now associated with this wine sub-region were introduced on the basis of experiments over the last sixty years.

Wine producers used these same locally important varieties as a basis for creating an image for the sub-region and also added red wine grapes needed to lay the foundations for rosé and red wine production. Vineyard renewal saw a gradual shift to low-trained vines, and the permitted maximum yields were redefined according to the requirements of quality wine production (maximum 100 hl/ha). In addition to quality wine production, the character of wine from the Balaton Uplands region has been shaped by a combination of local varieties, cultivation technology and restrictions on yields and the technical know-how and commitment of the producers.

“Balaton-felvidék” / “Balaton-felvidéki” sparkling wines are produced mainly from local aromatic varieties, which are harvested just before the technological ripeness stage. This allows wine producers to preserve the natural primary aromas of the grape during winery processing.

In the 1990s, the production of aerated semi-sparkling wines was introduced and they have become popular products in this wine sub-region since that time. “Balaton-felvidék” / “Balaton-felvidéki” aerated semi-sparkling wines are produced mainly from local aromatic varieties, which are harvested just before the technological ripeness stage. This allows wine producers to preserve the natural primary aromas of the grape during winery processing.

8.2.   Wine

Description of the wines

“Balaton-felvidék” / “Balaton-felvidéki” wines are elegant wines with a discreet aroma and rich flavours. Minerality is a common feature of their smell and taste and they are free from vegetal aroma substances. Their flavours come mainly from their mature and complex acid structure, which is complemented by a lingering almond aftertaste typical of “Balaton-felvidék” / “Balaton-felvidéki” wines.

Link between the production area, human factors and the products

Thanks to the high amount of rainfall during the vegetation period, vines have sufficient water supply even on hot summer days. For this reason, grape development during the critical summer period is uninterrupted and stress factors are absent, resulting in no musty aromas or harsh immature acids.

The mature, expressive acids and the marked presence of mineral notes in “Balaton-felvidék” / “Balaton-felvidéki” wines are attributable to the bedrock of the limestone platform of the former Pannonian Sea. The grape varieties grown in this wine sub-region accumulate large amounts of minerals, and therefore “Balaton-felvidék” / “Balaton-felvidéki” wines have a higher-than-average sugar-free extract content, and their magnesium content is outstanding.

Due to the modifying effect of the water body of Lake Balaton on Hungary’s prevalent continental climate, veraison takes place relatively late in spring. As the likelihood of spring frost is lower in this wine sub-region, new shoots can grow steadily, vines can develop a large enough foliage surface, and grapes can ripen under ideal conditions each year.

Following the warm summer days and the long, sunny days in autumn that are due to the Mediterranean anticyclone, the vines quickly enter the dark phase of photosynthesis in the evenings, cooled down by winds from the Bakony Hills. As a result, the sugar concentration of the grapes grows rapidly, giving a full-bodied character to “Balaton-felvidék” / “Balaton-felvidéki” wines.

The elegant acid structure and fruity aromas characteristic of 'Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ wines are also due to cool air descending from the forests. On the hillsides, selected over the course of centuries, where grapes are grown, the constant movement of the air and the low-training of the vines mean that dew on the grape clusters dries quickly, so fungal diseases are uncommon and healthy grapes can be harvested.

The quality of wines is guaranteed by centuries of expertise, which has allowed wine producers to control even the most critical stages of vinification accurately.

8.3.   Sparkling wine

Description of the wines

Irrespective of colour, the harmonious acid content, complex fruitiness and freshness of ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ sparkling wines are what make this product distinctive.

Demonstration of the causal link

Thanks to the high amount of rainfall during the vegetation period and the deep soils with good water-retention capacity, the vines have sufficient water supply even on hot summer days. For this reason, grape development during the critical summer period is uninterrupted and stress factors are absent. This natural factor has particular importance in the case of ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ sparkling wines, because the carbon dioxide contained in the product would otherwise strengthen the above-mentioned unpleasant odours.

Due to the modifying effect of the water body of Lake Balaton on Hungary’s prevalent continental climate, veraison takes place relatively late in spring. As the likelihood of spring frost is lower in this wine sub-region, new shoots can grow steadily, vines can develop a large enough foliage surface, and grapes can ripen under ideal conditions each year.

The elegant acid structure and fruity aromas characteristic of ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ sparkling wines are also due to cool air descending from the forests. On the hillsides, selected over the course of centuries, where grapes are grown, the constant movement of the air and the low-training of the vines mean that dew on the grape clusters dries quickly, so fungal diseases are uncommon and healthy grapes can be harvested. Another effect of this movement of air is that the aromas in the grapes are not degraded even when the summer heat is at its most intense. Therefore, besides their intense fruitiness, ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ sparkling wines are also characterised by an airy lightness.

Thanks to rapid secondary fermentation, local winemakers are even better able to preserve the natural primary aromas of the product during processing. This is proved by the no more than subtle presence of notes formed by secondary fermentation in the aroma structure of ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ sparkling wines.

8.4.   Aerated semi-sparkling wine

Description of the wines

Irrespective of colour, the distinctiveness of ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ aerated semi-sparkling wines comes from the harmonious acid content, complex fruitiness and freshness of the product.

Demonstration of the causal link

Thanks to the high amount of rainfall during the vegetation period and the deep soils with good water-retention capacity, the vines have sufficient water supply even on hot summer days. For this reason, grape development during the critical summer period is uninterrupted and stress factors are absent. This natural factor has particular importance in the case of ‘Balaton felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ aerated semi-sparkling wines, because the carbon dioxide contained in the product would otherwise strengthen the above-mentioned unpleasant odours. The added carbon dioxide gives the wines freshness, resulting in the unmistakeable presence of fruit notes, such as those of green apples and citrus fruit, in the final product.

Due to the modifying effect of the water body of Lake Balaton on Hungary’s prevalent continental climate, veraison takes place relatively late in spring. As the likelihood of spring frost is lower in this wine sub-region, new shoots can grow steadily, vines can develop a large enough foliage surface, and grapes can ripen under ideal conditions each year.

The elegant acid structure and fruity aromas characteristic of ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ aerated semi-sparkling wines are also due to cool air descending from the forests. This freshness can be intensified by adding carbon dioxide, thus giving even greater expression to the fruity aromas. On the hillsides, selected over the course of centuries, where grapes are grown, the constant movement of the air and the low-training of the vines mean that dew on the grape clusters dries quickly, so fungal diseases are uncommon and healthy grapes can be harvested. Another effect of this movement of air is that the aromas in the grapes are not degraded even when the summer heat is at its most intense. Therefore, besides their intense fruitiness, ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ aerated semi-sparkling wines are characterised by an airy lightness. This process particularly favours aromatic varieties – because of the movement of the air, the aromas are even more easily transmitted.

By adding carbon dioxide, the wine-makers are seeking mainly to preserve the primary fruity aromas of the ‘primőr’ [primeur] wines. The freshness characteristic of the production area (resulting from the movement of the air and the climatic conditions) is thus preserved and even enhanced by the bubbles of carbon dioxide.

9.   Essential further conditions

Rules of indication

Legal framework:

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

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

Indication of vintage is mandatory for all ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ rosé and ‘primőr’ [primeur] or ‘újbor’ [new wine] wines.

When the vintage is indicated, 85 % of the wine must originate from that vintage, except in the case of ‘primőr’ or ‘újbor’, where 100 % of the wine must originate from that vintage.

With the exception of Turán, all grape varieties may be indicated on the labels of all product categories and types of ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ wine. In the case of ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ aerated semi-sparkling wines, all grape varieties may be indicated.

The expression ‘Öreg tőkék bora’ (‘Wine of old vines’) may be included on the label when at least 85 % of the wine comes from a terroir whose vines are over 40 years old.

The expression ‘palackban érlelt’ [bottle-aged] may be indicated for ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ wines aged in bottles for at least one year before being placed on the market.

Name and delineation of smaller geographical units which may appear on the label and the applicable rules on indication:

| I. | The following smaller geographical units may be indicated:






  — | Districts |
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I.

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Districts

Lesence: Lesencetomaj, Lesenceistvánd, Lesencefalu, Nemesvita, Balatonederics and Uzsa

Cserszeg: Balatongyörök, Vonyarcvashegy, Gyenesdiás, Cserszegtomaj, Rezi, Várvölgy and Hévíz-Egregy

| — | Municipalities: the municipalities of Balatonederics, Lesencefalu, Lesenceistvánd, Lesencetomaj, Nemesvita, Sáska, Uzsa, Zalahaláp, Balatongyörök, Cserszegtomaj, Gyenesdiás, Hévíz-Egregy, Rezi, Várvölgy and Vonyarcvashegy. Vineyards:






  a. | Balatonederics: Öreg-hegy, Csonkás, Svastics-hegy, Mester-hegy, Csalit, Fekete kastély, Külső-hegy and Malonyai-domb |
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Municipalities: the municipalities of Balatonederics, Lesencefalu, Lesenceistvánd, Lesencetomaj, Nemesvita, Sáska, Uzsa, Zalahaláp, Balatongyörök, Cserszegtomaj, Gyenesdiás, Hévíz-Egregy, Rezi, Várvölgy and Vonyarcvashegy. Vineyards:

a.

Balatonederics: Öreg-hegy, Csonkás, Svastics-hegy, Mester-hegy, Csalit, Fekete kastély, Külső-hegy and Malonyai-domb

| b. | Nemesvita: Hegytelek |
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b.

Nemesvita: Hegytelek

| c. | Balatongyörök: Bece-hegy, Pap-hegy, Felső-hegy and Zsölle-hát |
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c.

Balatongyörök: Bece-hegy, Pap-hegy, Felső-hegy and Zsölle-hát

| d. | Cserszegtomaj: Bottya-hát, Sziklai-dűlő and László-gyepü |
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d.

Cserszegtomaj: Bottya-hát, Sziklai-dűlő and László-gyepü

| e. | Rezi: Kozma, Rigós, Fehér-szőlők, Ó-hegy, Kicsiháza, Kis-coma and Nagy-coma |
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e.

Rezi: Kozma, Rigós, Fehér-szőlők, Ó-hegy, Kicsiháza, Kis-coma and Nagy-coma

| f. | Várvölgy: Mulató-hegy, Csalit, Ká-völgy, Kerítés-domb, Pusztamező and Hosszú-berek |
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f.

Várvölgy: Mulató-hegy, Csalit, Ká-völgy, Kerítés-domb, Pusztamező and Hosszú-berek

| g. | Lesencefalu: Kis-kút, Kánya-irtás, Sovány-domb and Hosszúberek |
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g.

Lesencefalu: Kis-kút, Kánya-irtás, Sovány-domb and Hosszúberek

| h. | Lesencetomaj: Felső-mező and Csalit |
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h.

Lesencetomaj: Felső-mező and Csalit

| i. | Lesenceistvánd: Kőorra and Berkenyés |
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i.

Lesenceistvánd: Kőorra and Berkenyés

| II.) | Where a municipality or district is indicated, at least 85 % of the grapes must originate from the indicated unit. |
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II.)

| III.) | Rules governing the indication of locality:






  — | maximum yield: 11,4 t/ha grapes, or 80 hl/ha of new wine on lees |
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III.)

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maximum yield: 11,4 t/ha grapes, or 80 hl/ha of new wine on lees

| — | minimum sugar content of grapes (expressed in total alcohol strength): 11,7 % vol |
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minimum sugar content of grapes (expressed in total alcohol strength): 11,7 % vol

| — | manual harvest |
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—

manual harvest

| — | identity of origin: at least 95 % |
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identity of origin: at least 95 %

| — | prohibited oenological practices: sweetening of wines |
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prohibited oenological practices: sweetening of wines

Rules of indication 2

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

Restricted terms that may be indicated:

| 1. | Wine – white: | ‘barrique’, ‘barrique-ban erjesztett’ [barrique-fermented] or ‘hordóban erjesztett’ [cask-fermented], ‘barrique-ban érlelt’ [barrique-aged] or ‘hordóban érlelt’ [cask-aged] |
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1.

Wine – white:

‘barrique’, ‘barrique-ban erjesztett’ [barrique-fermented] or ‘hordóban erjesztett’ [cask-fermented], ‘barrique-ban érlelt’ [barrique-aged] or ‘hordóban érlelt’ [cask-aged]

| | ‘első szüret’ [first harvest] or ‘virgin vintage’ |
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‘első szüret’ [first harvest] or ‘virgin vintage’

| | ‘újbor’ [new wine] or ‘primőr’ [primeur] |
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‘újbor’ [new wine] or ‘primőr’ [primeur]

Indication of vineyard

‘Szűretlen’ [Unfiltered]

‘Töppedt szőlőből készült bor’ [wine made from raisined grapes]

‘Jégbor’ [ice wine]

Muskotály [Muscat]

‘Küvé’ or ‘cuvée’

‘Öreg tőkék bora’ [Wine of old vines]

‘Főbor’ [prime wine]

| 2. | Wine – rosé: | ‘első szüret’ [first harvest] or ‘virgin vintage’ |
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2.

Wine – rosé:

‘első szüret’ [first harvest] or ‘virgin vintage’

| | ‘újbor’ [new wine] or ‘primőr’ [primeur] |
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‘újbor’ [new wine] or ‘primőr’ [primeur]

Indication of vineyard

‘Küvé’ or ‘cuvée’

| 3. | Wine – red: | ‘barrique’, ‘barrique-ban erjesztett’ [barrique-fermented] or ‘hordóban erjesztett’ [cask-fermented], ‘barrique-ban érlelt’ [barrique-aged] or ‘hordóban érlelt’ [cask-aged] |
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3.

Wine – red:

‘barrique’, ‘barrique-ban erjesztett’ [barrique-fermented] or ‘hordóban erjesztett’ [cask-fermented], ‘barrique-ban érlelt’ [barrique-aged] or ‘hordóban érlelt’ [cask-aged]

| | ‘első szüret’ [first harvest] or ‘virgin vintage’ |
| --- | --- |

‘első szüret’ [first harvest] or ‘virgin vintage’

| | ‘újbor’ [new wine] or ‘primőr’ [primeur] |
| --- | --- |

‘újbor’ [new wine] or ‘primőr’ [primeur]

Indication of vineyard

‘Szűretlen’ [Unfiltered]

‘Töppedt szőlőből készült bor’ [wine made from raisined grapes]

‘Jégbor’ [ice wine]

‘Küvé’ or ‘cuvée’

‘Muzeális bor’ [Historical wine]

‘Siller’

‘Késői szüretelésű bor’ [Late-harvest wine]; ‘válogatott szüretelésű’ [selected-harvest]

‘Öreg tőkék bora’ [Wine of old vines]

| 4. | Sparkling wines and aerated semi-sparkling wines:
  Muskotály [Muscat]
  ‘Küvé’ or ‘cuvée’






  i) | In the case of using the traditional expression ‘késői szüretelésű bor’ or ‘válogatott szüretelésű bor’ or the other conditionally applicable expressions ‘töppedt szőlőből készült bor’, ‘szemelt’ [selected berries] and ‘jégbor’, the sweetening of the wine is prohibited. |
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4.

Sparkling wines and aerated semi-sparkling wines:

Muskotály [Muscat]

‘Küvé’ or ‘cuvée’

i)

In the case of using the traditional expression ‘késői szüretelésű bor’ or ‘válogatott szüretelésű bor’ or the other conditionally applicable expressions ‘töppedt szőlőből készült bor’, ‘szemelt’ [selected berries] and ‘jégbor’, the sweetening of the wine is prohibited.

| ii) | The expressions ‘termőhelyen palackozva’ [bottled within the production area] ‘termelői palackozás’ [bottled by the producer] and ‘pinceszövetkezetben palackozva’ [bottled within the winery cooperative] may appear on the labelling of all ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ wines. |
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ii)

The expressions ‘termőhelyen palackozva’ [bottled within the production area] ‘termelői palackozás’ [bottled by the producer] and ‘pinceszövetkezetben palackozva’ [bottled within the winery cooperative] may appear on the labelling of all ‘Balaton-felvidék’ / ‘Balaton-felvidéki’ wines.

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:

Production outside the demarcated production area:

is possible in the municipalities of Ábrahámhegy, Alsóörs, Aszófő, Badacsonytomaj, Badacsonytördemic, Balatonakali, Balatonalmádi, Balatoncsicsó, Balatonfőkajár, Balatonfüred, Balatonkenese, Balatonrendes, Balatonszepezd, Balatonszőlős, Balatonudvari, Balatonvilágos, Csopak, Dörgicse, Felsőörs, Gyulakeszi, Hegymagas, Káptalantóti, Keszthely, Kisapáti, Kővágóörs, Lovas, Mencshely, Monoszló, Nagyrada, Nemesgulács, Óbudavár, Örvényes, Paloznak, Pécsely, Raposka, Révfülöp, Salföld, Szentantalfa, Szentjakabfa, Szigliget, Tagyon, Tapolca,Tihany, Vászoly and Zánka

[pursuant to Article 5(b) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33, areas located within the same administrative unit or within a neighbouring administrative unit, in conformity with national rules]

Link to the product specification

https://boraszat.kormany.hu/admin/download/1/80/03000/Balatonfelvid%C3%A9k%20OEM%204-v%C3%A1ltozat%20COM%20v%C3%A9gleges%20%2B%20COM%20kn.docx

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

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