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

(2022/C 288/06)

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

COMMUNICATION OF STANDARD AMENDMENT MODIFYING THE SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’

PDO-IT-A0482-AM04

Date of communication: 6.5.2022

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Packaging — containers and capacity

Description: For the packaging of ‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’ wine, alternative containers may be used of a material other than glass, consisting of a wine skin of polyethylene or polyester multi-layered plastic enclosed in a box made of cardboard or any other rigid material, which must not be less than the minimum capacity laid down by national and EU legislation.

Reasons: The option has been added to package ‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’ wine in containers other than glass, as this is what producers want following careful technical and commercial assessments.

This amendment concerns Article 8 of the product specification and section 9 of the single document.

2. Reference to the inspection body - change of address

Description: The address of Valoritalia società per la certificazione delle qualità e delle produzioni vitivinicole italiane S.r.l. has been changed from Via Piave 24, 00187 Rome to Via Venti Settembre 98/G, 00187 Rome.

Reasons: The registered office of the ‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’ inspection body has been transferred.

This amendment concerns Article 10 of the product specification but does not concern the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name of product

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine product

1. Wine

5. Quality sparkling wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

1. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’ PDO wines are pale straw yellow in colour. They have a delicate, distinctive aroma of almond. In terms of flavour, they are harmonious and dry with a pleasant, bitter aftertaste.

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum total acidity 4,50 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

2. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’ PDO Classico wines are pale straw yellow in colour. They have a delicate, distinctive aroma. In terms of flavour, they are dry and harmonious with a pleasant, bitter aftertaste.

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum total acidity 4,50 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

3. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’ PDO Classico wines are pale straw yellow in colour. They have a delicate, distinctive aroma. In terms of flavour, they are dry and harmonious with a pleasant, bitter aftertaste.

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum total acidity 4,50 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

4. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Passito

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

In terms of colour, ‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’ PDO Passito wines range from intense straw yellow to amber. They have a distinctive, intense aroma. In terms of flavour, they are medium-sweet to sweet, harmonious, velvety and distinctive.

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum total acidity 4,00 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) 25 Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Spumante

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’ PDO Spumante wines have fine, persistent bubbles. In terms of colour, they are straw yellow of varying intensity, sometimes with hints of pale green. The aroma is delicate and distinctive, fine, generous and complex. In terms of flavour, they range from extra-brut to dry, sapid, fresh, fine and harmonious.

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum total acidity 4,50 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5. Wine-making practices

5.1. Specific oenological practices

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5.2. Maximum yields

1. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 14 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare

2. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 14 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare

3. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore 11 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare

4. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Passito 14 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

The production area for ‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’ PDO wines is located in the provinces of Ancona and Macerata.

The identified area comprises part of the geographical basin of the River Esino and spans territory belonging to 22 inland municipalities in Ancona province and 2 inland municipalities in Macerata province.

7. Wine grape varieties

Verdicchio Bianco B. - Verdicchio

8. Description of the link(s)

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi

There is a centuries-old tradition of vine cultivation and wine production in the territory where ‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’ PDO wines are produced. There is also an age-old tradition of producing sparkling wines, which is well documented, and of producing Passito wines [from raisined grapes].

Over the centuries, human factors have resulted in Verdicchio vines being chosen as the variety for cultivation in the area. They have also had an impact on the vine training methods and oenological practices employed.

The interplay between natural (relief, climate and soil) and human factors is what gives ‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’ PDO wines their uniquely distinctive qualitative and organoleptic characteristics that cannot be achieved elsewhere.

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

Information on the vintage year

Legal framework:

EU legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The year of the vintage must be indicated on the labels of ‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’, ‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’Classico, ‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’Classico Superiore, ‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’Passito, ‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’Spumante Riserva PDO wines.

Packaging, bottling and ban on certain closure systems

Legal framework:

EU legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

For the packaging of ‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’ type wines, alternative containers may also be used of a material other than glass, consisting of a wine skin of polyethylene or polyester multi-layered plastic enclosed in a box made of cardboard or any other rigid material, which must not be less than the minimum capacity laid down by national and EU legislation.

‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’Classico type wine must be released for consumption only in glass containers with a capacity not exceeding 5 litres.

‘Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi’Classico Superiore type wine must be released for consumption only in glass containers with a capacity not exceeding 3 litres. For these types of wine, the use of tear-off closures and crown caps is prohibited.

Link to the product specification

https://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/18115

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