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 224/08)

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

‘ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO’

Reference number: PDO-IT-A1458-AM02

Date of communication: 21.4.2020

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. ‘Rosso 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 ‘Rosso 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

Rosso di Montepulciano

2. Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3. Categories of grapevine product

1. Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

‘Rosso di Montepulciano’

Colour: ruby red;

Aroma: intensely vinous;

Taste: dry, long-lasting, slightly tannic;

Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %;

Minimum sugar-free extract (g/l): 21,00.

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

‘Rosso di Montepulciano’

Specific oenological practice

Wine with the ‘Rosso di Montepulciano’ controlled designation of origin may not be released for consumption before 1 March of the year following that of grape production.

b. Maximum yields

‘Rosso di Montepulciano’

10 000 kg of grapes per hectare

‘Rosso di Montepulciano’

70 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)

‘Rosso di Montepulciano’

The production area largely consists of Pliocene sands and it has a Mediterranean climate that helps to improve the grapes’ flavour and phenolic content. The variety grown in the vineyards is Sangiovese, in particular the local biotype known as Prugnolo Gentile, which is trained using the typical vertical trellis system. The age-old history of wine in Montepulciano from the Etruscan era to the present day is the basis for the human factors of experience and vine-growing know-how which, over time, in interaction with the environment, have allowed the identification, development and selection of the most appropriate practices for the production of high-quality wine.

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

‘Rosso 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 ‘Rosso 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/15315

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