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 227/12)

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

COMMUNICATING THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO’

Reference number: PDO-IT-A1308-AM02

Date of communication: 21.4.2020

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. ‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’ – Labelling

A requirement has been added whereby the broader geographical term ‘Toscana’ [Tuscany] must appear on the label in addition to the protected designation of origin ‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’.

The amendment makes it possible to provide precise information on the geographical origin of the wines.

The amendment concerns section 9 of the single document and Article 7 of the product specification.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name of the product

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine product

1. Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’ including Riserva

Colour: ruby red, tending to garnet with age;

Aroma: intense, ethereal, distinctive;

Taste: dry, well balanced and lasting, with possible hints of wood;

Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 12,50 %; 13,00 in the Riserva type;

Minimum sugar-free extract (g/l): 23,0.

Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume): Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume): Minimum total acidity: 4,5 grams per litre 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. Specific oenological practices

‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’

Specific oenological practice

Wine with the ‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’ controlled and guaranteed designation of origin (DOCG) must undergo an ageing period of at least 2 years, with at least 1 year in wooden containers.

‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’

Specific oenological practice

‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’ DOCG wine from grapes with a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of 12,50 % that has undergone an ageing period of at least 3 years including 6 months in the bottle may be referred to as ‘Riserva’ on its label.

b. Maximum yields

‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’

8 000 kg of grapes per hectare

‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’

56 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

The grape production area falls within the administrative territory of the municipality of Montepulciano, in the province of Siena, Region of Tuscany. It does not include the Valdichiana plain.

7. Main wine grape variety(ies)

Sangiovese N. – Sangioveto

8. Description of the link(s)

‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’

The age-old history of wine in Montepulciano from the Etruscan era to the present day is due to the human factor whereby experience and know-how have developed over time through the interaction with the environment and the selection of the most appropriate practices for the production of high-quality wine. Popes and renowned figures from the past, including Thomas Jefferson, Voltaire and Alexandre Dumas, were familiar with the wine. The first historical documentation demonstrating the widespread use of ‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’ dates back to 1787. This wealth of knowledge has been demonstrated by studies on the area which have shown how the soils of Montepulciano confer upon Vino Nobile distinctive and recognisable notes.

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

‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’ – Vinification and ageing

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Bottling within the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

Vinification and mandatory ageing must take place in the municipality of Montepulciano.

‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’ – Bottling within the demarcated area

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Bottling within the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

Bottling must take place within the grape production area so that the specific characteristics of the wine can be preserved and the guarantee of origin maintained.

‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’ – Labelling

Legal framework:

EU legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

A requirement has been added whereby the broader geographical term ‘Toscana’ [Tuscany] must appear on the label in addition to the protected designation of origin ‘Vino Nobile di Montepulciano’, so as to inform consumers of the exact geographical origin of the wines.

Link to the product specification

https://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/15313

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