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 295/07)

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

‘Oberösterreich’

Reference number: PDO-AT-A0223-AM01

Date of communication: 21.2.2020

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

Description and reasons

As the vineyard register is now managed under the integrated administration and control system, the maximum yield per hectare must be adjusted.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name of the product

Oberösterreich

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)

The ‘Oberösterreich’ designation of origin may be used for wine and quality sparkling wine; however, it is not used for the latter in practice. ‘Oberösterreich’ is mainly produced as ‘Qualitätswein’; the most important analytical characteristics are set out in the product specification.

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum total acidity Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5. Wine-making practices

a. Essential oenological practices

Relevant restrictions on making the wines

All the oenological practices authorised for wine with a protected designation of origin under Regulations (EU) 2019/934 and (EU) 2019/935 are permitted for the ‘Oberösterreich’ designation of origin, except for treatment with potassium sorbate and with dimethyl dicarbonate. Deacidification of the wines is possible in accordance with Regulations (EU) 2019/934 and (EU) 2019/935. The Federal Minister for Agriculture, Regions and Tourism decides on possible acidification depending on the climate conditions during the growing season. The conditions for possible acidification are in this case governed by Regulations (EU) 2019/934 and (EU) 2019/935.

The specific oenological practices (including enrichment) are derived from the selected traditional production method and described in the product specification.

b. Maximum yields

10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

The demarcated geographical area of the ‘Oberösterreich’ designation of origin comprises the entire province of Upper Austria in Austria.

7. Main wine grape variety(ies)

Roter Veltliner

St. Laurent

Zweigelt – Rotburger

Blauburger

Rathay

Jubiläumsrebe

Blauer Burgunder – Blauburgunder

Grüner Veltliner – Weißgipfler

Goldburger

Grauer Burgunder – Ruländer

Bouvier

Muskateller – Roter Muskateller

Neuburger

Frühroter Veltliner – Malvasier

Weißer Burgunder – Klevner

Blaufränkisch – Frankovka

Furmint

Rotgipfler

Roesler

8. Description of the link(s)

A small number of individual holdings produce wine in locations that are favourable in terms of climate. The soils in these favourable locations consist of Tegel (local term for grey, sandy clay), clay, sand and gravel. Old coral beds made of Leitha limestone jut out of the soil in places. The soils are ideal for producing fruity white wines, not least because of their good water retention capacity.

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

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

Under the Austrian Wine Act, a wine with the ‘Oberösterreich’ designation of origin may only be marketed if it has an official quality check number [Staatliche Prüfnummer]. This rule does not apply to ‘Sekt’, ‘Qualitätsschaumwein’ or ‘Hauersekt’. In order to obtain a quality check number, a sample of each wine to be marketed with the ‘Oberösterreich’ designation of origin (systematic check) must be subjected to analytical and organoleptic tests (cf. the product specification).

Link to the product specification

https://www.bmlrt.gv.at/land/produktion-maerkte/pflanzliche-produktion/wein/Weinherkunft.html

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