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

(2021/C 248/09)

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

‘Morellino di Scansano’

PDO-IT-A1260-AM03

Date of communication: 21 April 2021

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. The reference to the Annex listing the secondary grape varieties included in the combination of grape varieties up to a maximum of 15 % has been deleted

Reference to this list is not considered necessary as they are the varieties suitable for cultivation in the Tuscany region, which are already included in the national register of vine varieties for wine grapes.

The amendment concerns Article 2 of the specification.

2. Indication of the deadline for compliance with the requirements that apply to wine-making operations authorised by derogation

This is the reference to the date on which this derogation was introduced by Ministerial Decree of 23 July 2010.

This amendment concerns Article 5 of the specification and Section 9 of the single document.

3. Update to the legal references concerning the justification for bottling within the demarcated area and provision for bottling to be authorised beyond the immediate vicinity

This amendment is an adjustment to the form of the text in accordance with the legislation in force. It concerns Article 5 of the specification.

4. Paragraph on release for consumption moved from Article 7 to Article 5 of the specification

This is an editorial amendment, which concerns Articles 5 and 7 of the specification.

5. Paragraph on the year the grapes were grown moved from Article 5 to Article 7 of the specification

This is an editorial amendment, which concerns Articles 5 and 7 of the specification.

6. Deletion of the organoleptic characteristic ‘clarity: bright’

The clarity parameter is not considered necessary as a typical characteristic of products covered by the ‘Morellino di Scansano’ PDO, as it can be regarded as a general conformity requirement for all wines.

This amendment concerns Article 6 of the specification and Section 4 of the single document.

7. Removal of the term ‘Superiore’ from the list of expressions banned from use on label

This is an adjustment to the form of the text since this term cannot be used unless it is expressly provided for in the product specification.

This amendment concerns Article 7 of the specification.

8. Provision for the option of including the broader geographical term ‘Toscana’ on the label

This new provision allows for the possibility of indicating the name ‘Toscana’ as a larger geographical unit on the labelling and when displaying ‘Morellino di Scansano’ DOCG (PDO) wines.

The optional use of the name of the larger geographical unit ‘Toscana’ allows consumers to be provided with additional information on the geographical area where ‘Morellino di Scansano’ DOCG (PDO) wines are produced, in accordance with the European Union and national legislation in force.

This amendment concerns Article 7 of the specification and Section 9 of the single document.

9. Increase in nominal volume of glass bottles from 5 to 6 litres, and introduction of special 9-, 12- and 15-litre formats

Bottle capacity is being increased to 6 litres in response to a request to place the product on the market in bottles with that capacity. The information on permitted volumes has also been simplified and special formats are being allowed exclusively for promotional purposes.

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

10. Information on closure systems: ban on the use of crown caps; screw caps allowed on bottles of up to 0,75 litres, with the exception of ‘Morellino di Scansano’ Riserva

This clarifies the closure systems allowed for products covered by the designation.

While screw caps are not allowed for Riserva products, they can now be used for capacities of up to 0,75 litres, in response to specific requests received from certain foreign markets. This amendment concerns Article 8 of the specification and Section 9 of the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name of the product

Morellino di Scansano

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine product

1. Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

‘Morellino di Scansano’ including Riserva

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION

Colour: ruby red, tending towards garnet with ageing;

Aroma: fragrant, ethereal, intense, pleasant, fine;

Taste: dry, warm, slightly tannic.

Both types can sometimes have hints of wood.

Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 12,50 %; for the term ‘Riserva’: 13,00 %.

Minimum sugar-free extract: 24,0 g/l; for the term ‘Riserva’: 26,0 g/l.

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:

4,50 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

—

5.2. Maximum yields:

1. ‘Morellino di Scansano’ DOCG (PDO)

9 000 kg of grapes per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

The grape production area falls within the Tuscany Region and comprises the entire municipality of Scansano and part of the municipalities of Campagnatico, Grosseto, Magliano in Toscana, Manciano, Roccalbegna and Semproniano, all of which are located in the province of Grosseto.

7. Main wine grape variety(ies)

Sangiovese N.

8. Description of the link(s)

‘Morellino di Scansano’ DOCG (PDO)

The age-old history of winegrowing in the area where ‘Morellino di Scansano’ is produced, from the Etruscan period to the Middle Ages and up to the present day, is fundamental proof of the close connection and interaction between human factors and the quality and specific characteristics of ‘Morellino di Scansano’ wine. It bears witness to the way in which people in this area have, over the centuries, passed down the traditional vine cultivation and oenological techniques, which have been refined and honed in modern times thanks to the indisputable scientific and technological progress made, resulting in the wines that are so renowned today.

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

‘Morellino di Scansano’ - Bottling

Legal framework:

EU legislation

Type of further condition:

Bottling within the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

Bottling or packaging must take place within the demarcated geographical area.

‘Morellino di Scansano’ - Wine-making

Legal framework:

EU legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation from production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

Wine-making outside the area is permitted in facilities located close to the boundaries of the production area, provided that they are located within 2 000 metres as the crow flies, and that they are owned by undertakings that had been making ‘Morellino di Scansano’ wine for at least five years as at the date of entry into force of the Ministerial Decree of 23 July 2010. Permits are subject to application and are issued by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy.

‘Morellino di Scansano’ - Labelling and presentation

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The name ‘Toscana’ as a larger geographical unit can be included on the labelling and when displaying ‘Morellino di Scansano’ DOCG (PDO) wines.

The broader geographical name ‘Toscana’ must come after the name ‘Morellino di Scansano’ and appear below the specific traditional term denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (controlled and guaranteed designation of origin or DOCG) or the European Union’s denominazione di origine protetta (protected designation of origin or PDO) wording, in the following order:

— Morellino di Scansano

— Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita or Denominazione di origine protetta (or the acronym DOCG or D.O.C.G.)

— Toscana.

The font size for the name ‘Toscana’ must be smaller than that of the ‘Morellino di Scansano’ designation and the same font, style, spacing, prominence, colour and colorimetric intensity must be used for both.

All of the information listed in the second paragraph must appear on a uniform background.

‘Morellino di Scansano’ - Packaging

Legal framework:

EU legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

‘Morellino di Scansano’ DOCG (PDO) wines may only be released for consumption in ‘Bordeaux’-shaped glass containers, with a nominal volume of up to 6 litres.

The use of other special 9-, 12- and 15-litre formats is limited to promotional and non-commercial purposes.

‘Morellino di Scansano’ - Closure systems

Legal framework:

EU legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The closure systems permitted are those laid down in the regulations in force, with the exception of crown caps.

The use of screw caps is permitted only for glass bottles with a capacity of 0,750 litres or less, with the exception of ‘Morellino di Scansano’ Riserva wine.

Link to the product specification

https://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/16737

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