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

(2022/C 252/11)

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

‘Mosel’

PDO-DE-A1270-AM01

Date of communication: 5.4.2022

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Description of the wine/grapevine products and analytical and/or organoleptic characteristics

Description:

Amendment of the minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (which have been moved from point 5.1 to point 3.2 of the product specification) for Qualitätswein (quality wine) made from the Dornfelder grape variety in years with exceptional weather conditions.

Standard values for Qualitätswein made from the Dornfelder variety: 8,8 % vol. potential alcohol/68 °Oechsle.

ADDITION:

‘In the case of the Dornfelder grape variety, the minimum natural alcoholic strength / minimum must weight may be set at 8,3 % vol. alcohol / 65 °Oechsle in years with exceptional weather conditions, by decision of the board of the recognised Schutzgemeinschaft Mosel (Association for the protection of “Mosel” wine). Such arrangements apply exclusively to the vintage for which the decision was taken. The protection association’s decision will be announced through an appropriate means of publication.’

The different products are identified by name, with information about their minimum natural alcoholic strength / minimum must weight and a description of their organoleptic characteristics.

ADDITION:

The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % vol. total alcohol.

Reasons:

The aim of the slight reduction in the minimum alcoholic strength / minimum must weight in the case of the Dornfelder variety is to allow harvesting to take place earlier and therefore to minimise the negative effects of new harmful organisms. In 2014, for example, the cherry vinegar fly became a threat to early-ripening red grape varieties. Deferring the harvest on account of the minimum must weight that has been applicable to date risks significantly reducing the quality and volume of grapes harvested in such years.

The descriptions of the organoleptic characteristics have been made more nuanced in order to better reflect the different products.

Adding the total alcoholic strength of wines produced without any enrichment makes use of the opening clause in the EU Regulation.

2. Demarcation of the area

Description:

The demarcation of the ‘Mosel’ PDO area has been amended.

ADDITION:

The individual municipalities, including the cadastral units and their numbers, have been listed.

The precise demarcation can be seen on maps showing the vineyards in the municipalities concerned, demarcated by parcel. The maps can be viewed at www.ble.de/eu-qualitaetskennzeichen-wein.

Reasons:

This amendment regarding the area demarcation is not arbitrary but necessary in order to prevent significant disadvantages for winegrowing and agriculture, the general public, the natural environment, and the cultivated landscape of the region of Mosel, which has developed over time.

The reasons for the demarcation of the area are explained in more detail below:

As the plant protection measures implemented in winegrowing are not always compatible with other crops, enclosed vineyards are necessary for quality assurance purposes.

Plant protection measures that are necessary in winegrowing are not always compatible with the requirements for other crops. Juxtaposing vineyards with land with other uses (e.g. pastureland, arable farming, fruit or vegetable cultivation) often causes problems that should be avoided as far as possible:

— The more enclosed a vineyard and the fewer points of contact between land used for winegrowing and land with other uses (arable farming, fruit growing, pastureland, etc.), the fewer associated negative effects on the wines’ cultivation and quality.

This is due to the specific management requirements in the area of winegrowing, in particular plant protection. On many of the traditional winegrowing slopes of the Mosel, plant protection is carried out by means of helicopter spraying, where – for technical and physical reasons – there is a higher risk of drift than in the case of ground-based application. Having a geometry-based spray system in the form of long, straight tracks along the slope aids effective helicopter spraying. This requires a continuous vineyard area.

Farmers and winegrowers are obliged to prevent plant protection products from spreading to other crops and non-target areas, including by observing distance requirements. It is therefore not possible to spray vines close to the boundary of a vineyard, which prevents cultivation. The same applies to arable land, pastureland and fruit-growing land that border on vineyards. Having vineyards that are spread out therefore results in financial losses for all farmers. The problem is particularly pronounced in locations where helicopter spraying is used, as helicopters must comply with especially stringent distance requirements due to the increased risk of drift. If vineyards are moved from such areas, the former vineyards become non-target areas to which distance requirements apply. This places the remaining vineyards at an economic disadvantage.

— Even if plant protection products are properly applied, they may drift onto neighbouring parcels with different uses, which may cause unwanted vegetative damage in non-target areas or impair the quality/marketability of products due to the presence of certain residues. The plant protection products used in winegrowing, arable farming and fruit growing sometimes differ considerably, particularly with regard to type of use, crop-specific authorisation and waiting periods. Even if good professional practice is followed, drift may cause products to spread to neighbouring crops for which they are not authorised. In such cases, residue studies may find – on the basis of precise analysis and low maximum residue limits – that the produce is not fit to be placed on the market. In practice, such cases occur frequently. While the polluter can be held liable for such damage, a winegrower can avoid such problems by maintaining enclosed vineyards to minimise peripheral areas.

Protecting the general public and the natural environment through steep slope management

Nowadays, steep slopes play a key role in preventing erosion and run-off. Terraced winegrowing and vineyard walls prevent surface water from running off downhill. Vines and green cover stabilise the soil and are maintained through ongoing tending work. Proper soil management ensures a good soil structure and high infiltration of water into the soil. To sum up, erosion is minimised, water is buffered in the event of heavy rain, and the run-off of nutrients (mainly phosphate) into surface water is prevented. Without active management, the terraces and walls would fall into ruin. The soil would become overgrown with scrub and lose fertility and structure. Erosion, soil and nutrient run-off, and landslides in the event of heavy rain would be the consequences, putting residents and transport in danger and causing damage.

Many management and protection methods in the area of winegrowing are only possible/effective if they are applied in consolidated vineyards.

— Low-impact plant protection strategies with qualitative, environmental and economic benefits are important for ensuring the sustainable production of high-quality wines.

— Some widely used methods that have existed for years, such as the use of pheromones to combat vine moths, only work in large, consolidated vineyards. Only under that set-up can this mating disruption technique be used to prevent the pest from reproducing outside and flying into the vineyard. It is also the only way to avoid the costly practice of double-mounting dispensers at the edges (boundaries with other crops, uses or vegetation). Furthermore, Rhineland-Palatinate has put in place the ‘EULLE’ (environmental measures, rural development, agriculture and food) development programme, through which support for biotechnical plant protection practices in the area of winegrowing is provided for continuous vineyard areas of at least 2 ha. However, if plots cover less than 2 ha as a result of individual vineyards being converted into arable land, the remaining vineyards are no longer eligible for RAK support, which puts the farmers at a financial disadvantage. Currently, biotechnical plant protection is not economically viable without financial support. The result is an increase in the use of insecticides, which in turn has a negative impact on the natural environment.

— Enclosed vineyards are also necessary from both a technical and an economic perspective in order to protect ripe grapes from feeding damage by birds, as this is the only way to ensure effective protection.

— Enclosed vineyards also help to prevent damage caused by game.

Limiting the population of game is necessary from a wine-growing perspective, as damage to vineyards caused by such animals is not automatically compensated in Rhineland-Palatinate. Enclosed vineyards also reduce the risk of outbreaks of notifiable African swine fever, which poses a significant risk for livestock farming in Germany. It is easier and less costly to combat wild boar in enclosed vineyards than in areas used for growing different crops (e.g. grapes, arable crops and fruit), which provide refuge areas and sources of food.

— The practice of drip irrigation of vineyards, which is used to grow vines particularly in young vineyards, is becoming increasingly important, and enclosed vineyards are an advantage when it comes to constructing and operating the necessary infrastructure (wells, pipes, etc.). Both the collective sourcing of water and the common use of transport and distribution lines are more efficient and less expensive in such vineyards.

— The management requirements are different for winegrowing than for arable farming, for example – particularly on the steep slopes of the Mosel. If these areas were no longer used for winegrowing, there is a risk that the land would be encroached by scrub, given that they are not geared towards arable farming or use as pastureland. Host plants (e.g. blackberry plants) for unwanted pests such as the cherry vinegar fly could spontaneously begin to grow on these uncultivated areas, thus threatening the health and quality of the grapes in neighbouring vineyards.

The cultivated landscape, which has evolved over time, and the natural scenery, which includes the traditional vineyards, characterise the ‘Mosel’ PDO and its reputation.

— The continuous vineyard areas on the slopes of the Mosel Valley, which have followed the course of the river and the natural topography for centuries, characterise the natural scenery and thus define the character of the wine region for local residents, members of the region’s wine industry, specialists and consumers.

— Using the land for traditional arable farming would change the natural scenery and thus the cultivated landscape that have evolved over the centuries.

— This cultivated landscape serves both as a backdrop for wine advertising and as a tourist attraction. It therefore provides the economic basis for many businesses operating in the tourism sector, such as restaurants and hotels. Not demarcating the area in the product specification would make it possible for the land to be used for arable farming. As already stated above, this would put many traditional vineyards at risk of being encroached by scrub, given that they are not suitable for uses other than winegrowing due to their small size, characteristics and often poor accessibility. In addition to the environmental consequences, the encroachment of scrub would also have economic consequences, as such landscapes would be considered visually unappealing by most tourists.

— In 2021, Weltkulturerbe Moseltal e.V. (a registered association for the recognition of the Mosel Valley as a World Heritage Site) submitted the application ‘Historische Weinberge der Kulturlandschaft Moseltal’ (‘Historic vineyards of the Mosel Valley’s cultivated landscape’) to the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate with regard to thirteen historical vineyard areas along the Mosel. The aim of the application is to have these historical vineyard areas included in Germany’s tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and thus to have them recognised as such. When it comes to achieving recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the continued management of registered vineyards will be extremely important. Therefore, every effort should be made not to change the existing cultivated landscape in any way, so as to avoid being put at a disadvantage in UNESCO’s evaluation process.

— Many wines that are presented in specialised publications and therefore strongly shape the national and international perception and reputation of the ‘Mosel PDO’ often originate on the traditional steep slopes of the Mosel (Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Erdener Prälat, Bernkasteler Doctor, Brauneberger Juffer and Winninger Uhlen, among others). On those steep slopes, the favourable exposure to the sun, together with the usually poor soils, create special growing conditions that produce high-quality wines.

— These factors mean the ‘Mosel’ PDO provokes a positive emotional response among retailers and consumers. In particular, buying and drinking ‘Mosel’ wines conjures up images of the famous slopes in consumers’ minds. Some might then recall a holiday and the beautiful landscape. This makes the ‘Mosel’ PDO exceptional and unique.

It is clear from the reasons set out above that cultivating vineyards on a consolidated site has many different advantages for vineyard owners and operators, as well as for the environment and the general public. Therefore, given the many disadvantages outlined above, there should be no increase in the already low proportion of vineyards that are spread across several sites.

3. Wine grape varieties

Description:

The following grape varieties are listed under point 7 (which is to become point 8) of the product specification:

White wines

Arnsburger, Auxerrois, Bacchus, Bronner, Cabernet Blanc (Saarland only), Chardonnay, Ehrenbreitsteiner, Ehrenfelser, Faberrebe, Findling, Gelber Muskateller, Goldriesling, Grauer Burgunder, Grüner Veltliner, Huxelrebe, Johanniter, Juwel, Kerner, Kernling, Merzling, Morio-Muskat, Müller-Thurgau, Muskat-Ottonel, Optima, Ortega, Perle, Phoenix, Prinzipal, Regner, Reichensteiner, Rieslaner, Roter Elbling, Roter Muskateller, Roter Traminer, Saphira, Sauvignon Blanc, Scheurebe, Schönburger, Solaris, Weißer Burgunder, Weißer Elbling, Weißer Riesling.

Red and rosé wines

Accent, Acolon, Blauer Frühburgunder, Blauer Limberger, Blauer Portugieser, Blauer Spätburgunder, Bolero, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Cubin, Cabernet Dorio, Cabernet Dorsa, Cabernet Mitos, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dakapo, Domina, Dornfelder, Dunkelfelder, Merlot, Müllerrebe, Prior, Regent, Rondo, Rubinet, Saint-Laurent, Syrah.

ADDITION:

The following varieties have been added:

White wines

Albalonga, Blauer Silvaner, Calardis Blanc, Felicia, Freisamer, Früher Malingre, Früher roter Malvasier, Goldmuskateller, Helios, Hibernal, Hölder, Kanzler, Muscaris, Nobling, Orion, Osteiner, Rosa Chardonnay, Roter Gutedel, Roter Müller-Thurgau, Roter Riesling, Ruländer, Sauvignon Cita, Sauvignon Gryn, Sauvignon Sary, Sauvitage, Septimer, Siegerrebe, Silcher, Silvaner, Sirius, Souvignier Gris, Staufer, Trebbiano di Soave, Villaris, Weißer Gutedel, Würzer.

Red and rosé wines

Allegro, Baron, Blauburger, Blauer Zweigelt, Cabernet Cantor, Cabernet Carbon, Cabernet Carol, Cabernet Franc, Cabertin, Calandro, Deckrot, Domina, Färbertraube, Frühburgunder, Hegel, Helfensteiner, Heroldrebe, Monarch, Muskattrollinger, Neronet, Palas, Pinotin, Piroso, Reberger, Rosenmuskateller, Rotberger, Tauberschwarz, Wildmuskat.

Synonyms for the grape varieties have been added.

Reasons:

The previous list of grape varieties was incomplete. It has been expanded to list all the varieties classified to date and their synonyms.

4. Applicable requirements under EU or national legislation

Description:

The additional labelling requirements will be set out in point 10 of the product specification.

Smaller geographical units

ADDITION:

Moreover, the vineyard register provides the list of the names of areas, large-scale and single vineyards and open-field systems that may be used as smaller geographical units. It indicates the boundaries of the sites and areas in terms of cadastral references (cadastral unit, cadastral subunit, open-field system, parcel). It is managed by the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Agriculture. In Saarland, they are listed in the Regulation on the demarcation of wine-growing areas in Saarland (Verordnung über die Abgrenzung der Weinbaugebiete im Saarland). The vineyard register is established and maintained on the basis of:

— Section 23(3) and (4) of the Federal Wine Act (Weingesetz);

— Section 29 of the Federal Wine Regulation (Weinverordnung);

— Rhineland-Palatinate Act on the designation of sites and areas and the vineyard register (Vineyards Act) (Landesgesetz über die Festsetzung von Lagen und Bereichen und über die Weinbergsrolle (Weinlagengesetz));

— Saarland Regulation on the demarcation of wine-growing areas in Saarland of 2 June 2006

— Section 2(16) of the Rhineland-Palatinate Regulation on responsibilities in the area of wine legislation (Landesverordnung über Zuständigkeiten auf dem Gebiet des Weinrechts).

The boundaries of small geographical units may only be changed with the agreement of the competent organisations under Section 22g of the Federal Wine Act, which must notify any changes to the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food.

Reasons:

The provisions on labelling should be supplemented to cover smaller geographical units, in order to align them with the legislation in force.

5. Control authorities

Description:

Additions regarding the designated control authorities and their tasks.

ADDITION:

The Chamber of Agriculture is assisted in its checks by the:

Landesuntersuchungsamt Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate Testing Office) Mainzer Straße 112 56068 Koblenz

Tel. 02 61/91 49-0

Fax 02 61/91 49 19-0

Email: poststelle@lua.rlp.de

In the case of Saarland:

The Saarland Chamber of Agriculture In der Kolling 310 66450 Bexbach

Tel. 06 82 6/82 89 5-0

Fax 06 82 6/82 89 5-60

Email: info@lwk-saarland.de

The Chamber of Agriculture is assisted in its checks by the:

Landesamt für Verbraucherschutz (Saarland Office for Consumer Protection) Konrad-Zuse-Straße 11 66115 Saarbrücken

Tel. 06 81/99 78-0

Fax 06 81/99 78-45 49

Email: poststelle@lav.saarland.de

Reasons:

The Landesuntersuchungsamt Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate Testing Office) and the Landesamt für Verbraucherschutz (Saarland Office for Consumer Protection) should be added as control authorities, since they perform checks in this area. In Saarland, the address of the Chamber of Agriculture has changed.

6. Other

Description:

Editorial changes in line with EU requirements.

Reasons:

Editorial changes have had to be made in order to comply with EU requirements.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name of the product

Mosel

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected designation of origin

3. Categories of grapevine product

1. Wine

5. Quality sparkling wine

8. Semi-sparkling wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

1. Qualitätswein (quality wine), white

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The different residual soils give ‘Mosel’ products characteristic properties.

The white wines generally have a pale green to an intense, deep gold colour. Their aromas usually range from fresh and fruity to floral and spicy. As most of the white wines are single-variety wines, they generally reflect the characteristics of the different grape varieties from which they are made. The wines usually have a delicate to rich flavour and a subtle to powerful acid structure. Depending on how the wines are aged, they may also present toasted aromas and subtle to pronounced phenolics. The Riesling wines in particular reflect the various terroirs of the Mosel in their aromas and minerality.

The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.

For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.

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)

2. Qualitätswein (quality wine), red

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The different residual soils give ‘Mosel’ products characteristic properties.

The red wines usually have a watery red to deep bluish or violet colour, depending on the grape variety, and, as they age, slightly brownish tints too. Their aromas are generally fruity with hints of berries and red fruits, and may also have a spicy, earthy character. Depending on how the wines are aged, they may also present toasted aromas and chocolatey notes. They usually have a delicate to rich flavour and a velvety to fresh acid structure.

The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.

For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.

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)

3. Qualitätswein (quality wine), rosé; Weißherbst, Blanc de Noir

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The different residual soils give ‘Mosel’ products characteristic properties.

The rosé and Weißherbst wines generally have a faint to strong light-red colour. The Blanc de Noir wines are the colour of white wine. The aromas are usually fresh and fruity to subtly spicy, with notes of red berries and red fruits. The Blanc de Noir wines may also present delicate aromas of pome and stone fruit. They usually have a delicate to rich flavour and a subtle to powerful acid structure.

The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.

For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.

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)

4. Qualitätswein (quality wine), Rotling

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The different residual soils give ‘Mosel’ products characteristic properties.

The Rotling wines generally have a faint to strong light-red colour. Their aromas are usually fruity, sometimes subtly spicy, with notes of berries, pome fruit and citrus fruits. They generally have a delicate to rich flavour and a fresh acid structure.

The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.

For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.

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. Prädikatswein Kabinett (wine with the special attribute ‘Kabinett’)

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The different residual soils give ‘Mosel’ products characteristic properties.

‘Mosel’ wines with the special attribute ‘Kabinett’ are generally fruity and fresh wines with notable acidity and moderate alcoholic strength.

The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.

For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.

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)

6. Prädikatswein Spätlese (wine with the special attribute ‘Spätlese’)

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The different residual soils give ‘Mosel’ products characteristic properties.

‘Mosel’ wines with the special attribute ‘Spätlese’ generally present intense aromas of ripe fruit and a harmonious acid structure.

The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.

For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.

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)

7. Prädikatswein Auslese (wine with the special attribute ‘Auslese’)

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The different residual soils give ‘Mosel’ products characteristic properties.

Generally, ‘Mosel’ wines with the special attribute ‘Auslese’ are bold in colour and present intense, fruity aromas that are sometimes exotic. Subtle honey-like and spicy notes are also common.

The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.

For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.

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)

8. Prädikatswein Beerenauslese (wine with the special attribute ‘Beerenauslese’)

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The different residual soils give ‘Mosel’ products characteristic properties.

‘Mosel’ wines with the special attribute ‘Beerenauslese’ are made from overripe, dried or botrytised berries and therefore generally have an intense, golden yellow to amber-like colour and a slightly oily texture. In terms of taste, they are usually intensely sweet, with a moderate to powerful acid structure. Their aromas tend to range from fruity to spicy, with notes of ripe to overripe fruit, dried fruit, honey and spices.

The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.

For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.

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)

9. Prädikatswein Eiswein (wine with the special attribute ‘Eiswein’)

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The different residual soils give ‘Mosel’ products characteristic properties.

‘Mosel’ wines with the special attribute ‘Eiswein’ are pressed from naturally frozen grapes, which means the grapes’ ingredients are highly concentrated. Ice wines generally have an intense, sweet taste, combined with powerful acidity. Their aromas are usually fruity, and not as characterised by noble rot as those of Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese wines.

The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.

For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.

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)

10. Prädikatswein Trockenbeerenauslese (wine with the special attribute ‘Trockenbeerenauslese’)

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The different residual soils give ‘Mosel’ products characteristic properties.

‘Mosel’ wines with the special attribute ‘Trockenbeerenauslese’ are made from overripe, dried or botrytised berries and therefore generally have an intense, golden yellow to amber-like colour and a slightly oily texture. In terms of taste, they are usually intensely sweet, with a moderate to powerful acid structure. Their aromas tend to range from fruity to spicy, with notes of ripe to overripe fruit, dried fruit, honey and spices. In principle, Trockenbeerenauslese wines differ from Beerenauslese wines in that they present more highly concentrated aromas and are more strongly characterised by botrytised or raisin-like berries.

The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.

For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.

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)

11. Semi-sparkling wine, quality sparkling wine

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

The different residual soils give ‘Mosel’ products characteristic properties.

Semi-sparkling wine

The quality semi-sparkling wines have a fine to notable effervescence and are fruity and fresh. Depending on the type of wine, their aromas correspond to those described for the white, rosé and red wines.

Quality sparkling wine

The quality sparkling wines have a notable to powerful effervescence and range from fruity and fresh to ripe and yeasty. The aromas are characterised by the type of base wine, the grape varieties used and the length of time that the wine is kept on its lees.

The crémants have an intense effervescence and a soft structure. Their aromas usually range from fruity and ripe to yeasty and spicy, and are influenced by the type of base wine, the grape varieties used and the length of time that the wine is kept on its lees.

The total alcoholic strength of ‘Mosel’ PDO wine produced without any enrichment may exceed 15 % by volume.

For analytical characteristics where no figure is given, the current legislation applies.

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

5.1. Specific oenological practices

1. All products

Specific oenological practice

The current legislation applies.

2. All products

Relevant restrictions on making the wines

The current legislation applies.

3. All products

Cultivation practices

The current legislation applies.

5.2. Maximum yields

125 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

The PDO area in Rhineland-Palatinate comprises vineyards in the following municipalities: Alf (1599), Alken (1375), Ayl (Ayl (2740), Biebelhausen (2741)), Bausendorf (Bausendorf (2476), Olkenbach (2477)), Beilstein (1509), Bekond (2609), Bengel (2474), Bernkastel-Kues (Andel (2431), Bernkastel (2433), Kues (2432), Wehlen (2434)), Brauneberg (2429), Bremm (1516), Briedel (1601), Briedern (1510), Brodenbach (1373), Bruttig-Fankel (Bruttig (1506), Fankel (1507)), Bullay (1596), Burg (Mosel) (2460), Burgen (rural district of Bernkastel-Wittlich) (2425), Burgen (rural district of Mayen-Koblenz) (1371), Cochem (Cochem (1531), Cond (1533), Sehl (1532)), Detzem (2602), Dieblich (1378), Dreis (rural district of Bernkastel-Wittlich) (2540), Ediger-Eller (Ediger (1514), Eller (1515)), Ellenz-Poltersdorf (1508), Enkirch (2459), Ensch (2605), Erden (2440), Ernst (1505), Esch (rural district of Bernkastel-Wittlich) (2562), Fell (Fastrau (2619), Fell (2622)), Fisch (2735), Flußbach (2478), Föhren (2610), Franzenheim (2786), Graach an der Mosel (2437), Hatzenport (1370), Hetzerath (2559), Hochweiler (2787), Hupperath (2542), Igel (Igel (2788), Liersberg (2789)), Irsch (2711, 2867), Kanzem (2757), Kasel (2662), Kastel-Staadt (2713), Kenn (2614), Kesten (2427), Kinderbeuern (2475), Kinheim (2473), Kirf (Kirf (2717), Meurich (2718)), Klausen (Krames-Klausen (2563), Pohlbach (2564)), Klotten (1502), Klüsserath (2608), Kobern-Gondorf (Gondorf (1364), Kobern (1363)), Koblenz (Güls (1405), Koblenz (1401), Lay (1403), Metternich (1407), Moselweiß (1402)), Köwerich (2607), Konz (Filzen (2428), Filzen (2770), Könen (2769), Kommlingen (2773), Konz (2771), Krettnach (2774), Niedermennig (2772), Oberemmel (2775)), Korlingen (2668), Kröv (2472), Langsur (Grewenich (2793), Langsur (2790), Metzdorf (2794)), Lehmen (Lehmen (1366), Moselsürsch (1367)), Leiwen (2601), Lieser (2436), Löf (Kattenes (1368), Löf (1369)), Lösnich (2441), Longen (2616), Longuich (2615), Maring-Noviand (2435), Mehring (Lörsch (2617), Mehring (2621)), Mertesdorf (2663), Merzkirchen (2724), Mesenich (1511, 2791), Minheim (2576), Morscheid (2665), Moselkern (1558), Müden (Mosel) (1557), Mülheim (Mosel) (2430), Neef (1597), Nehren (1513), Neumagen-Dhron (Dhron (2579), Neumagen (2580)), Niederfell (1377), Nittel (Köllig (2761), Nittel (2763), Rehlingen (2762)), Oberbillig (2767), Oberfell (1376), Ockfen (2739), Ollmuth (2675), Onsdorf (2760), Osann-Monzel (Monzel (2566), Osann (2565)), Palzem (Esingen (2728), Helfant (2732), Kreuzweiler (2729), Palzem (2730), Wehr (2731)), Pellingen (2776), Piesport (Niederemmel (2578), Piesport (2577)), Platten (2536), Pluwig (2670), Pölich (2603), Pommern (1546), Pünderich (1600), Ralingen (Edingen (2804), Godendorf (2803), Ralingen (2802), Wintersdorf (2799)), Reil (2471), Riol (2618), Rivenich (2561), Riveris (2664), Saarburg (2737), Sankt Aldegund (1598), Schleich (2604), Schoden (2742), Schweich (Issel (2613), Schweich (2612)), Sehlem (2560), Senheim (1512), Serrig (2712), Sommerau (2666), Starkenburg (2458), Tawern (Fellerich (2766), Tawern (2759)), Temmels (2765), Thörnich (2606), Traben-Trarbach (Traben (2452), Trarbach (2453), Wolf (2451)), Treis-Karden (Karden (1555), Treis (1556)), Trier (Biewer (2857), Eitelsbach (2855), Filsch (2866), Kernscheid (2868), Kürenz (2864), Olewig (2863), Ruwer-Maximin (2853), Ruwer-Paulin (2854), St. Matthias (2861), Tarforst (2865), Trier (2856), Zewen (2860)), Trittenheim (2581), Ürzig (2439), Valwig (1504), Veldenz (2423), Waldrach (2661), Wasserliesch (2768), Wawern (Trier-Saarburg) (2758), Wellen (2764), Witlingen (2756), Wincheringen (Bilzingen (2723), Söst (2734), Wincheringen (2733)), Winningen (1362), Wintrich (2426), Wittlich (Lüxem (2522), Neuerburg (2524), Wittlich (2521)), Zell (Mosel) (Kaimt (1594), Merl (1595), Zell (1593)), Zeltingen-Rachtig (2438).

The PDO area in Saarland comprises vineyards in the following municipalities/districts: Perl (Hasenberg, St. Quirinusberg), Oberperl, Nennig (Römerberg, Schlossberg), Sehndorf (Klosterberg, Marienberg).

The precise demarcation can be seen on maps showing the vineyards in the above-mentioned municipalities, demarcated by parcel. The maps can be viewed at www.ble.de/eu-qualitaetskennzeichen-wein.

Qualitätswein (quality wine), Prädikatswein (wine with a special attribute), Sekt b.A. (quality sparkling wine from defined regions) or Qualitätsperlwein b.A. (quality semi-sparkling wine from defined regions) bearing the protected name ‘Mosel’ may be produced in an area other than the specified growing area in which the grapes were harvested and which is indicated on the labelling, provided that the production area is situated in the same federal state or in a neighbouring federal state.

7. Wine grape variety(ies)

Accent

Acolon

Albalonga

Allegro

Arnsburger

Auxerrois – Auxerrois blanc, Pinot Auxerrois

Bacchus

Baron

Blauburger

Blauer Frühburgunder – Frühburgunder, Pinot Noir Precoce, Pinot Madeleine, Madeleine Noir

Blauer Limberger – Limberger, Lemberger, Blaufränkisch

Blauer Portugieser – Portugieser

Blauer Silvaner

Blauer Spätburgunder – Spätburgunder, Pinot Nero, Pinot Noir, Samtrot

Blauer Trollinger – Trollinger, Vernatsch

Blauer Zweigelt – Zweigelt, Zweigeltrebe, Rotburger

Bolero

Bronner

Cabernet Blanc

Cabernet Carbon

Cabernet Carol

Cabernet Cortis

Cabernet Cubin – Cubin

Cabernet Dorio – Dorio

Cabernet Dorsa – Dorsa

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Mitos – Mitos

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabertin

Calandro

Chardonnay

Chardonnay Rosé

Dakapo

Deckrot

Domina

Dornfelder

Dunkelfelder

Ehrenbreitsteiner

Ehrenfelser

Faberrebe – Faber

Findling

Freisamer

Früher Malingre – Malinger

Früher Roter Malvasier – Malvoisie, Malvasier, Früher Malvasier

Färbertraube

Gelber Muskateller – Muskateller, Muscat Blanc, Muscat, Moscato

Goldriesling

Grüner Silvaner – Silvaner, Sylvaner

Grüner Veltliner – Veltliner

Hegel

Helfensteiner

Helios

Heroldrebe

Hibernal

Huxelrebe – Huxel

Hölder

Johanniter

Juwel

Kanzler

Kerner

Kernling

Merlot

Merzling

Monarch

Morio Muskat

Muscaris

Muskat Ottonel

Müller Thurgau – Rivaner

Müllerrebe – Schwarzriesling, Pinot Meunier

Neronet

Nobling

Optima 113 – Optima

Orion

Ortega

Osteiner

Palas

Perle

Phoenix – Phönix

Pinotin

Piroso

Prinzipal

Prior

Reberger

Regent

Regner

Reichensteiner

Rieslaner

Rondo

Rotberger

Roter Elbling – Elbling Rouge

Roter Gutedel – Chasselas Rouge

Roter Muskateller

Roter Riesling

Roter Traminer – Traminer, Gewürztraminer, Clevner

Rubinet

Ruländer – Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio, Grauburgunder, Grauer Burgunder

Saint Laurent – St. Laurent, Sankt Laurent

Saphira

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Cita

Sauvignon Gryn

Sauvignon Sary

Scheurebe

Schönburger

Septimer

Siegerrebe – Sieger

Silcher

Sirius

Solaris

Souvignier Gris

Staufer

Syrah – Shiraz

Tauberschwarz

Weißer Burgunder – Pinot Blanc, Pinot Bianco, Weißburgunder

Weißer Elbling – Elbling

Weißer Gutedel – Chasselas, Chasselas Blanc, Fendant Blanc, Gutedel

Weißer Riesling – Riesling, Riesling renano, Rheinriesling, Klingelberger

Wildmuskat

Würzer

8. Description of the link(s)

The Mosel wine-growing region, whose vineyards are predominantly located along the River Mosel and its tributaries the Saar and the Ruwer, covers several physiographic areas. From south-west to north-east, the following areas can be distinguished: the Upper Mosel (Perl to Konz), the Trier Valley (Konz to Schweich), the Middle Mosel (Schweich to Moselkern) and the Lower Mosel Valley (Moselkern to Koblenz). In morphological terms, the Mosel region can be roughly divided into two subregions. In the Upper Mosel and Trier Valley physiographic areas, the Mosel winds through the rather soft Mesozoic rocks (mottled limestone, shelly limestone and Keuper) of the Trier Embayment. Conversely, in the Middle Mosel and Lower Mosel physiographic areas, the river meanders in a narrow V-shaped valley cut into the Devonian rocks of the Rhenish Massif. Along the Mosel, the Saar and the Ruwer, the wine-growing areas are found at altitudes of about 65 m to 375 m above sea level. The vineyards’ average altitude is 180 m above sea level. They mainly face SE-S-SW (in the amount of 50 %) and, in terms of the wine-growing area as a whole, their average orientation is 195° (SSW). Geology: In the Mosel wine-growing area, Devonian rocks predominate by far. During the Devonian period, sediments were deposited in a sea basin. In coastal areas, the sediments were sands; inland, they were silts and clays. In the Carboniferous Period, those deposits, which had now hardened, were folded into mountains (the Rhenish Massif). Today, in the areas where Devonian rocks crop out, we find mainly quartzite sandstones, quartzites and (argillaceous) schist. In the Buntsandstein, river and wind deposits were set down in what is now the Trier Embayment; today, those deposits appear as sandstones. During the subsequent periods – Muschelkalk and Keuper – sea deposits containing lime formed in the Trier Embayment. Rocks from the Keuper and Muschelkalk can only be found in the Upper Mosel.

Natural factors: The annual average daytime temperature is 9,7 °C, with an average temperature during the growing season itself of 14,1 °C. The average annual precipitation is 760 mm, with 60 % of the precipitation falling during the growing season. The vines receive an average of 652 000 Wh/m2 of direct sunshine during the growing season. The highest sunshine values are recorded on the steep and very steep slopes.

Human factors: As the small-scale structure and steep slopes limit the use of machinery in the vineyards, tending them is very labour-intensive, which has a stabilising effect on yields. This contributes significantly to the quality of the harvest in terms of the natural minimum alcoholic strength, the development of the aromas and the acid balance of the wines. The long growing season, together with the particular topography of the growing area, the microclimatic conditions, the characteristic composition of the soil and the high level of human input, determine the typical characteristics of the wines. The human influence is based on a centuries-old wine-growing tradition.

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

Wine, quality sparkling wine, semi-sparkling wine

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The wines must pass an official inspection in order to be labelled with the traditional terms Qualitätswein (quality wine), Prädikatswein (wine with a special attribute), Qualitätsperlwein b.A. (quality semi-sparkling wine from defined regions) and Sekt b.A. (quality sparkling wine from defined regions). The inspection number issued in this context (amtliche Prüfungsnummer or A.P.-Nr.) must be indicated on the label. It replaces the batch number.

In addition to the existing protected wine name, wine and wine products must be labelled with one of the traditional terms listed in point 5(a) of the product specification. The use of the traditional terms listed in point 5(b) of the product specification is optional.

Moreover, the vineyard register provides the list of the names of areas, large-scale and single vineyards and open-field systems that may be used as smaller geographical units. It indicates the boundaries of the sites and areas in terms of cadastral references (cadastral unit, cadastral subunit, open-field system, parcel). It is managed by the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Agriculture. In Saarland, they are listed in the Regulation on the demarcation of wine-growing areas in Saarland (Verordnung über die Abgrenzung der Weinbaugebiete im Saarland). The vineyard register is established and maintained on the basis of:

— Section 23(3) and (4) of the Federal Wine Act (Weingesetz);

— Section 29 of the Federal Wine Regulation (Weinverordnung);

— Rhineland-Palatinate Act on the designation of sites and areas and the vineyard register (Vineyards Act) (Landesgesetz über die Festsetzung von Lagen und Bereichen und über die Weinbergsrolle (Weinlagengesetz));

— Saarland Regulation on the demarcation of wine-growing areas in Saarland of 2 June 2006

— Section 2(16) of the Rhineland-Palatinate Regulation on responsibilities in the area of wine legislation (Landesverordnung über Zuständigkeiten auf dem Gebiet des Weinrechts).

The boundaries of small geographical units may only be changed with the agreement of the competent organisations under Section 22g of the Federal Wine Act, which must notify any changes to the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food.

Link to the product specification

www.ble.de/eu-qualitaetskennzeichen-wein

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