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

(2021/C 90/10)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2019/33 (1).

COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘VIILE TIMIŞULUI’

PGI-RO-A0108-AM01

Date of communication: 16.12.2020

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Introduction of new main wine grape varieties

The specification is supplemented with the new main wine varieties Tămâioasă românească, Traminer roz, Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Negru de Drăgășani and Alicante Bouschet. The areas under these varieties have been replanted through programmes supported by European funding, some with domestic varieties which have remarkable aromatic potential in this protected indication due in particular to soil types, and with international varieties which are particularly well adapted to the topography of gentle, sunny slopes, and plateaux with a climate specific to the harvest maturation months.

Moreover, starting in 2013, the wine sheet has been used to monitor the traceability of wines produced from the Cabernet Franc, Negru de Drăgășani, Tămâioasă românească and Traminer roz varieties, which present a rich aromatic pallet, albeit to the detriment of the accumulation of sugars, in terms of alcoholic strength, total/volatile acidity, sugar and total SO2 content.

The amendment affects Chapter IV of the specification and Section 7 of the single document.

2. Clarification on obtaining still wine

The definition of the still wine produced under the PGI has been reworded in order to provide further clarification on how this wine is obtained.

The amendment affects Chapter I of the specification, and does not affect the single document.

3. Amendment of the demarcated area to reflect its extension

The village of Bencecu Mic, which no longer exists under that name as a result of administrative-territorial redistribution, must be removed from the demarcated geographical area.

Furthermore, the demarcated geographical area is extended to include the village of Jamu Mare in the county of Timiș, because this locality has soil and climate conditions which are similar to the rest of the PGI area and because it is located at a short distance from the village of Silagiu, which is part of the demarcated PGI area.

Chapter III of the specification and Section 6 of the single document have been amended.

4. Amendment of wine yield to reflect growth

Certain clones which give a higher plant/ha density have been planted under the conversion/restructuring programmes in the demarcated area of the protected indication. Clones have been used which have a higher capacity to harness the mineral and nutrient complex in the soil (siliceous stones) and also the oenoclimatic indices of the area. Based on the maximum load of fruit buds/plant, of bunches on the shoot, with a minimum and maximum weight for the bunch and in relation to the biological specificity of each variety, wine production must be increased to a maximum level while still preserving the PGI quality, for all the authorised wine varieties.

The production increase should preserve the character of the variety and bring out the special character of the given area in terms of microclimate and soil type.

Chapters IV and V of the specification and Section 5 of the single document have been amended.

5. Introduction of a condition concerning total alcoholic strength

Where wines are produced without any enrichment, the condition must be added that total alcoholic strength may be maximum 20 % vol. for these PGI wines.

Chapter X of the specification and Section 5 of the single document have been amended.

6. Completion of the link with the geographical area

The link with the geographical area is being completed to ensure compliance with the legislation in the case of a PGI. For the presentation of the necessary information, additions are being made with regard to the details concerning the characteristics of the wines and the causal interaction between the area and the product.

Chapter II of the specification and Section 8 of the single document have been amended.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name of product

Viile Timişului

2. Geographical indication type

PGI – Protected Geographical Indication

3. Categories of grapevine products

1. Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

Analytical and organoleptic characteristics

Wine with the protected geographical indication ‘Viile Timişului’ is still wine produced exclusively from the total or partial alcoholic fermentation of fresh grapes (whether or not crushed) or from grape must, harvested from vineyards situated in the area dedicated to that purpose.

White wines – colour straw-yellow, greenish-yellow or with lemon tints, or pale yellow with greenish tinges:

— nose: specific muscat aroma, citrus flowers, elderflower or wildflowers, aromas of white peaches, vine flowers, aromas of apricots, ripening grapes, acacia flowers, fine aromas, honey notes, particular aroma of green apple.

— taste: harmonious, fruity, lively, slightly acidic taste of elderflower, taste of apricots and summer apples, honey notes, ripe apricots, citrus with mineral notes, unctuous, with primary aromas of rose blossom, cinnamon, lime, rounded with distinctive secondary aromas from ageing.

Red wines – visual red-purple, or red-ruby with hints of terracotta, garnet red, deep red:

— nose: bouquet of ripe blueberries, subtle notes of cinnamon, spicy notes, aromas of green pepper, blackcurrant leaves, black cherries, ripe forest fruits.

— taste: aromas of black fruit, spices, with well-integrated tannins, notes of wood when aged in oak casks, high acidity and medium body.

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume): 15 Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume): 10 Minimum total acidity: 3,5 in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre): 1,2 Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) 300

5. Wine-making practices

a. Specific oenological practices

Winemaking practices

Relevant restriction on making the wines

No addition of saccharose is allowed in the production of wines with the geographical indication ‘Viile Timişului’.

The total alcoholic strength may be maximum 20 % vol., where the wines have been produced without any enrichment.

b. Maximum yields

Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fetească albă, Fetească neagră, Muscat Ottonel, Pinot gris, Pinot noir

200 kilograms of grapes per hectare

Portugais bleu, Riesling italian, Sangiovese, Tămâioasă românească, Traminer roz

200 kilograms of grapes per hectare

Cadarcă, Merlot, Negru de Drăgăşani, Riesling de Rhin, Sauvignon, Viognier

250 kilograms of grapes per hectare

Burgund mare, Fetească regală, Novac

300 kilograms of grapes per hectare

Mustoasă de Măderat, Syrah/ Shiraz, Alicante Bouschet

350 kilograms of grapes per hectare

Chardonnay, Fetească albă, Muscat Ottonel, Pinot gris, Riesling italian, Tămâioasă românească, Traminer roz

150 hectolitres per hectare

Riesling de Rhin, Sauvignon, Viognier

187,5 hectolitres per hectare

Feteasca regala

225 hectolitres per hectare

Mustoasă de Măderat

262,5 hectolitres per hectare

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Fetească neagră, Pinot noir, Portugais bleu, Sangiovese

144 hectolitres per hectare

Cadarcă, Merlot, Negru de Drăgăşani

180 hectolitres per hectare

Burgund mare, Novac

216 hectolitres per hectare

Alicante Bouschet, Syrah/ Shiraz

252 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

1. Podgoria Silagiu, in the county of Timiş, with the following localities: — the town of Buziaş, and the villages of Buziaş and Silagiu

2. Podgoria Silagiu, in the county of Timiş, with the following localities: — the town of Recaş (villages of Izvin, Herneacova, Petrovaselo, Stanciova, Recaş)

3. Podgoria Lugoj, in the county of Timiş, with the town of Lugoj

4. Podgoria Giarnata, in the county of Timiş, with the following localities: — Giarmata (Pişchia village)

5. Podgoria Teremia, in the county of Timiş, with the localities: — Teremia Mare (Teremia Mare village).

6. Podgoria Jamu Mare, in the county of Timiş, with the village of Jamu Mare.

7. Main wine grape variety(-ies)

Alicante Bouschet N - Alicante Henri Bouschet

Burgund Mare R - Grosser burgunder, Grossburgunder, Blaufrankisch, Kekfrankos, Frankovka, Limberger

Cabernet Franc N

Cabernet Sauvignon N - Petit Vidure, Bourdeos tinto

Cadarcă R - Schwarzer Kadarka, Rubinroter Kadarka, Lugojană, Gâmză, Fekete budai

Chardonnay B - Gentil blanc, Pinot blanc Chardonnay

Fetească albă B - Păsărească albă, Poama fetei, Mädchentraube, Leanyka, Leanka

Fetească neagră N - Schwarze Mädchentraube, Poama fetei neagră, Păsărească neagră, Coada rândunicii

Fetească regală B - Königliche Mädchentraube, Königsast, Kiralyleanka, Dănășană, Galbenă de Ardeal

Merlot N - Bigney rouge

Muscat Ottonel B - Muscat Ottonel blanc

Mustoasă de Măderat B - Lampau, Lampor, Mustafer, Mustos Feher, Straftraube

Negru de Drăgăşani N

Novac N

Pinot Gris G - Affumé, Grauer Burgunder, Grauburgunder,Grauer Mönch, Pinot cendré,Pinot Grigio, Ruländer

Pinot Noir N - Blauer Spätburgunder, Burgund mic, Burgunder roter, Klävner Morillon Noir

Portugais Bleu N - Blauer Portugieser, Oporto, Portugieser,

Riesling de Rhin N - Weisser Riesling, White Riesling

Riesling italian B - Olasz Riesling, Olaszriesling, Welschriesling

Sangiovese N - Brunello di Montalcino, Morellino

Sauvignon B — Green sauvignon

Syrah N - Shiraz, Petit Syrah

Traminer Rose Rs - Rosetraminer, Savagnin Rose, Gewürztraminer

Tămâioasă românească B - Busuioacă de Moldova, Muscat blanc à petit grains

Tămâioasă românească B - Rumanische Weihrauchtraube, Tamianka

Viognier B - Bergeron, Barbin, Rebolot, Greffou, Picotin Blanc, Vionnier

Viognier B - Petit Vionnier, Viogne, Galopine, Vugava bijela

8. Description of the link(s)

Link with the geographical area

Details of the geographical area

The specific natural feature is the hilly area of the Banat Plain, with altitudes of up to 150 m benefitting from strong sunshine throughout the year. The area contains podzolic soils rich in iron oxides and microelements. Vineyards benefit from southern, south-western or south-eastern exposure, with most plantations located on gentle slopes and plateaux.

Product details

The wines obtained from ferruginous soils have a bright red colour, are extremely subtle and have an outstanding personality.

Varieties such as Traminer roz, Cabernet Franc and Viognier clearly express the potential of the area, highlighted by their typical character.

Typical characteristics and special taste features can be noted in varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cadarcă and Mustoasă de Măderat, which showcase medium to high acidity, body, a typically grassy taste, hints of spice, forest fruits, woody notes when aged, fruity aromas, thin body and a specific aroma of vine blossom (Mustoasă de Măderat).

Causal interaction

Persistent fog on autumn mornings in the foothills of Silagiu, Buziaş, Recaş, Herneacova and Petrovaselo contributes to a full aromatic spectrum in Sauvignon, Riesling de Rhin, Syrah/ Shiraz and Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Franc constantly records total acidity values of more than 5 g/l, in tartaric acid.

The minerality of the soil of Recaş and Petrovaselo is reflected in the taste of the Riesling de Rhin and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties.

The ferruginous soils of Izvin and Silagiu make their mark on the red wines of the Novac, Pinot noir, Portugais bleu, Sangiovese, Cadarcă and Merlot varieties. The wines obtained from ferruginous soils have a bright red colour, and are fine wines with an outstanding personality.

The gentle and sunny slopes foster the accumulation of sugars, giving an alcoholic strength of over 13 % vol. to the Cabernet Franc and Traminer roz varieties.

Cold mornings in late August and early September combined with high daytime temperatures in the areas of Silagiu and Jamu Mare lead to the accumulation of flavonoids in the skin of white grapes and to the accumulation of sugars, especially in the varieties: Pinot gris, Fetească regală and Fetească albă, and terpenes in the aromatic varieties: Tămâioasă românească, Muscat Ottonel, Sauvignon and Viognier. Tămâioasa românească perfects its aromatic range at the expense of the accumulation of sugars (max 12 % vol.), giving particularly supple, dry wines which are fine and elegant.

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

Marketing conditions

Legal framework:

In national legislation

National legislation

Packaging in the defined geographical area

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Wines with the geographical indication ‘Viile Timişului’ may be marketed exclusively in bottles, in certified packaging (glass bottles, bag-in-box, PET, etc., with a maximum capacity of 60 l).

Link to the product specification

http://onvpv.ro/sites/default/files/caiet_sarcini_ig_viile_timisului_modif_cf_cererii_2_nr._1350_16.06.2017_no_track_changes.pdf

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