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 172/05)

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

‘Duna-Tisza-közi’

Reference number PGI-HU-A1342-AM02

Date of communication: 14.2.2020

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1. Change in minimum actual alcoholic strength to 4,5 % v/v

a) Product specification headings affected: — II. Description of the wines — VII. Link with the geographical area

b) Single document sections affected: — Description of the wine(s) — Link with the geographical area

c) There is demand on the market for wines with lower alcoholic strength, a light structure and a residual sugar content. The organoleptic characteristics of products with relatively low actual alcoholic strength and a residual sugar content meet the requirements of the product specification.

2. Change to the general rules on indications

a) Product specification heading affected: — VIII. Further conditions

b) Single document section affected: — Further conditions – Rules on indications

c) We believe the variety name should stand out and be clearly legible on labels of wines bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’, without being undistinctive or overcrowding the label.

3. Increasing the maximum yield per hectare to 160 hl/ha

a) Product specification heading affected: — V. Maximum yields

b) Single document section affected: — Wine-making practices – Maximum yields

c) The restructuring programme of recent years has significantly altered the structure of vineyards in the production area. Producers now have much more efficient vineyards at their disposal, where grapes of the same quality level as before are providing higher yields. Wine products enjoying the reputation of the geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ can also be produced at these yield levels.

4. Possibility to make white wine from the Mátrai muskotály and Vértes csillaga varieties

a) Product specification heading affected: — VI. Permitted grape varieties

b) Single document section affected: — Main wine grape variety(ies)

c) High-quality wine can be made using the Mátrai muskotály and Vértes csillaga grape varieties. The fruit of these non-classified varieties was mainly exploited by local producers as must. Allowing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ to be used further enhances the reputation of these wines.

5. Possibility to make red wine from the Syrah variety

a) Product specification heading affected: — VI. Permitted grape varieties

b) Single document section affected: — Main wine grape variety(ies)

c) The Syrah variety has been planted in the Danube-Tisza Interfluve over recent years. Its fruit produces high-quality wine. Allowing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ to be used enables the wine to be marketed with an indication of its place of origin.

6. Extending the area of production beyond the demarcated area

a) Product specification heading affected: — VIII. Further conditions

b) Single document section affected: — Further conditions – Production outside the demarcated production area

c) For reasons of competitiveness and to increase opportunities to use the grapes grown there, it is worthwhile to extend production outside the demarcated area to the entire area permitted by the rules. This area provides the same processing conditions as those applicable in the current area of production covered by the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’.

7. Expanding the varieties that can be used to produce Muskotály [Muscat] wines

a) Product specification heading affected: — VIII. Further conditions

b) Single document section affected: — Further conditions – Rules on the use of certain expressions

c) Under the national regulations, Csabagyöngye, Mátrai muskotály and Zefir are classified as Muscat varieties, so the variety use has been clarified.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1. Name of the product

Duna-Tisza-közi

2. Geographical indication type

PGI – Protected Geographical Indication

3. Categories of grapevine product

1. Wine

4. Description of the wine(s)

White varietal and cuvée wines

Lively and fresh in character, with a medium finish, the varietal wines have fruity and flowery aromas and tastes that are typical of the variety used. Dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet wine.

* The maximum total sulphur dioxide content corresponds to the limit values laid down in EU legislation.

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) 8 Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 4,5 Minimum total acidity 3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) 16,67 Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

Rosé varietal and cuvée wines

Light, fresh wines with vivid acidity, made from red grapes, with lively and fresh fruity aromas and tastes (of raspberry, peach, sour cherry, blackcurrant, strawberry, etc.) and occasionally flowery aromas. Dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet wine.

* The maximum total sulphur dioxide content corresponds to the limit values laid down in EU legislation.

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) 8 Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 4,5 Minimum total acidity 3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) 13,33 Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

Siller varietal and cuvée wines

The varietal wines have aromas and tastes that are typical of the variety used, with rounded acids; the coupage wines have a character reflecting the relative proportions of the varieties used; these are full-bodied wines with moderate tannins. Dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet wine.

* The maximum total sulphur dioxide content corresponds to the limit values laid down in EU legislation.

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) 8 Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 4,5 Minimum total acidity 3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) 20 Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

Red varietal and cuvée wines

The red varietal wines have aromas and tastes that are typical of the variety used, with rounded acids; the coupage wines have a tannin content reflecting the relative proportions of the varieties used and a velvety taste and body; these wines have fruity (sour cherry, raspberry, walnut, blackcurrant, etc.) and spicy (cinnamon, vanilla), chocolate and tobacco aromas; they can be dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet.

* The maximum total sulphur dioxide content corresponds to the limit values laid down in EU legislation.

General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) 8 Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 4,5 Minimum total acidity 3,5 g/l 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. Essential oenological practices

Rules on training the vine:

Cultivation practice

1. Rules on training the vine: a. In the case of existing vineyards planted before 1 January 2012, wines bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ may be produced from grapes originating from the vineyard, as long as the vineyard remains in operation, regardless of the training method or planting density of the vineyard. b. In the case of vineyards established after 1 January 2012, products bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ may be produced only from grapes originating from vineyards planted using the following training methods: i. Head ii. Umbrella iii. Moser and improved Moser iv. Single curtain v. Sylvoz training

Rules on vine density in the vineyard

Cultivation practice

a. For vineyards established after 1 January 2012, the planting density should be at least 3 300 vines per hectare.

b. Row and vine spacing must be determined on the basis of evenly spaced rows and vines and twin-row and/or twin-vine planting arrangements. The distance between rows must be at least 1,00 m and no more than 3,60 m, whereas the distance between vines must be at least 0,60 m and no more than 1,20 m. In the case of twinned vines, the average distance between the vines is the determining factor.

c. The final yield required to meet production targets must be determined by means of bunch regulation as necessary during the vegetation period.

Minimum sugar content of grapes

Cultivation practice

Minimum natural sugar content of the grapes (in Hungarian must grade (MM °), at 17,5 °C):

1. White varietal and cuvée wines 13,43

2. Rosé varietal and cuvée wines 13,43

3. Siller varietal and cuvée wines 13,43

4. White varietal and cuvée wines 13,43

Minimum potential alcoholic strength of the grapes (% vol.), at 20 °C:

1. White varietal and cuvée wines 8,00

2. Rosé varietal and cuvée wines 8,00

3. Siller varietal and cuvée wines 8,00

4. White varietal and cuvée wines 8,00

b. Maximum yields

Wine

160 hl/ha

Wine grapes

24 000 kg of grapes per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area

Areas of Bács-Kiskun, Csongrád, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok and Pest Counties that are classified as Class I and II according to the vineyard cadastre of wine-producing regions.

7. Main wine grape varieties

tramini – traminer

syrah – serine noir

syrah – marsanne noir

kadarka – jenei fekete

hamburgi muskotály – muscat de hamburg

pozsonyi fehér – czétényi fehér

kékoportó – portugizer

kövidinka – a dinka crvena

pinot noir – kék rulandi

furmint – zapfner

furmint – posipel

furmint – som

tramini – roter traminer

cabernet franc – carbonet

zalagyöngye

nektár

tramini – savagnin rose

furmint bianco

chardonnay – kereklevelű

medina

aletta

csabagyöngye – perle di csaba

olasz rizling – grasevina

kékfrankos – blaufränkisch

királyleányka – galbena de ardeal

szürkebarát – pinot gris

kunleány

csabagyöngye – pearl of csaba

sauvignon – sauvignon blanc

rozália

ezerfürtű

kékoportó – portugais bleu

kadarka – kadarka negra

tramini – gewürtztraminer

pinot noir – kisburgundi kék

pátria

pinot noir – spätburgunder

zöld veltelíni – zöldveltelíni

kerner

arany sárfehér – huszár szőlő

szürkebarát – pinot grigio

kövidinka – steinschiller

tramini – traminer rosso

gyöngyrizling

pinot noir – pino csernüj

rizlingszilváni – rivaner

tramini – tramin cervené

csabagyöngye – perla di csaba

irsai olivér – irsai

chardonnay – chardonnay blanc

hamburgi muskotály – muszkat gamburgszkij

hárslevelű – garszleveljü

ezerjó – tausendachtgute

királyleányka – erdei sárga

kékoportó – portugalske modré

rajnai rizling – rheinriesling

királyleányka – little princess

bíbor kadarka

hárslevelű – feuilles de tilleul

cabernet franc – gros vidur

királyleányka – königstochter

hamburgi muskotály – muscat de hambourg

ottonel muskotály – muskat ottonel

kadarka – törökszőlő

rajnai rizling – weisser riesling

kövidinka – a ruzsica

pinot blanc – pinot beluj

zengő

hamburgi muskotály – miszket hamburgszki

cabernet sauvignon

pelso

chardonnay – ronci bilé

szürkebarát – grauburgunder

franc – carmenet

kékfrankos – limberger

ezerjó – trummertraube

hamburgi muskotály – moscato d’Amburgo

ezerjó – tausendgute

arany sárfehér – német dinka

olasz rizling – riesling italien

bianca

generosa

pölöskei muskotály

blauburger

syrah – sirac

chardonnay – morillon blanc

zweigelt – blauer zweigeltrebe

pinot noir – blauer burgunder

olasz rizling – olaszrizling

cabernet franc – gros cabernet

odysseus

irsai olivér – zolotisztüj rannüj

kékoportó – modry portugal

alicante boushet

chasselas – weisser gutedel

syrah – blauer syrah

királyleányka – feteasca regale

sauvignon – sovinjon

pinot noir – savagnin noir

pinot noir – pinot cernii

villard blanc

nero

olasz rizling – nemes rizling

pinot blanc – weissburgunder

olasz rizling – taljanska grasevina

viktória gyöngye

pinot noir – pignula

orpheus

sauvignon – sauvignon bianco

duna gyöngye

szürkebarát – auvergans gris

irsai olivér – zolotis

rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau blanc

rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau bijeli

zenit

csillám

ezerjó – korponai

rizlingszilváni – rizvanac

kadarka – negru moale

chasselas – chrupka belia

pinot noir – pinot tinto

turán

irsai olivér – muskat olivér

hárslevelű – lipovina

chasselas – fendant blanc

kadarka – gamza

chasselas – saszla belaja

vértes csillaga

chasselas – fehér gyöngyszőlő

furmint – szigeti

zöld veltelíni – grüner muskateller

zöld veltelíni – grüner veltliner

csabagyöngye – zsemcsug szaba

arany sárfehér – izsáki sárfehér

kékfrankos – moravka

kármin

kékfrankos – blauer lemberger

rajnai rizling – rhine riesling

cabernet franc – cabernet

pannon frankos

kadarka – kadar

ezerjó – szadocsina

chasselas – chasselas doré

cabernet franc – kaberne fran

rajnai rizling – riesling

zweigelt – zweigeltrebe

arany sárfehér – fehér dinka

merlot

olasz rizling – welschrieslig

csabagyöngye – vengerskii muskatnii rannüj

kadarka – szkadarka

királyleányka – königliche mädchentraube

rajnai rizling – johannisberger

pinot noir – rulandski modre

kövidinka – a dinka rossa

syrah – shiraz

rubintos

olasz rizling – risling vlassky

chasselas – fehér fábiánszőlő

szürkebarát – ruländer

cserszegi fűszeres

chasselas – chasselas dorato

ottonel muskotály – muscat ottonel

kékoportó – blauer portugieser

rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau

hárslevelű – lindeblättrige

sauvignon – sauvignon bijeli

zweigelt – rotburger

csabagyöngye – perla czabanska

kadarka – csetereska

pinot blanc – fehér burgundi

kövidinka – a dinka mala

rózsakő

karát

pinot noir – pinot nero

ottonel muskotály – miszket otonel

királyleányka – dánosi leányka

kadarka – fekete budai

pozsonyi fehér – czétényi

kövidinka – a kamena dinka

kékfrankos – blauer limberger

mátrai muskotály

pinot noir – kék burgundi

pinot blanc – pinot bianco

chasselas – chasselas blanc

furmint – moslavac bijeli

ezerjó – kolmreifler

furmint – mosler

rajnai rizling – riesling blanc

refrén

zöld veltelíni – veltlinské zelené

jubileum 75

csabagyöngye – perle von csaba

szürkebarát – graumönch

arany sárfehér – izsáki

zefír

8. Description of the link(s)

Wine – Description of the demarcated area (1)

a) Natural and cultural factors

The area covered by the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ is located in the central part of Hungary. It lies largely within an area of the Hungarian Plain bounded by the Rivers Danube and Tisza, known as the Danube-Tisza Interfluve (the Kiskunság, Észak-Bácska, Jászság and Tápióság regions), and the parts of the Tiszazug region and Csongrád County to the east of the River Tisza. It is connected to some production areas of Csepel Island to the northwest and those of the Gödöllő Hills to the north.

The production area’s environmental features are determined mainly by its low-lying nature: most of the area is less than 150 m above sea level. The terrain is flat, with differences in altitude of not more than 10-15 m.

The soils of the production area covered by the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ show little variation, as most of the area is located on calcareous sandy soils. The formation of these sandy soils is attributable primarily to the River Danube, which deposited sandy sediments in the Danube-Tisza Interfluve over thousands of years as it shifted from east to west. Typically, sandy soils can warm up rapidly, which is conducive to the ripening of grapes.

On the other hand, such soils have poor nutrient supply and water retention capacities and a low mineral content. The climate conditions of the production area are mainly determined by the continental climate predominant in Hungary, which is characterised above all by hot summers and cold winters. The climate conditions, low-lying nature and relatively low height above sea level combine to make the occurrence of frosts likely in winter, spring and autumn alike. The average temperature is around 10– 11 °C. The average number of sunshine hours is 2 000 hours per year. The average annual amount of precipitation is 450-500 mm.

b) Human factors

Due to its large geographical size, the production area has rich vine-growing and wine-producing traditions. Some of these are related to the flourishing of the industry in the Middle Ages, followed by the renewed exploitation (stabilisation) of the abandoned sandy areas after the Ottoman occupation. Since sand proved to be immune to phylloxera, the epidemic not only left vine-growing untouched, but also largely enhanced its role.

The impact of human factors on the production area can be observed in the following areas:

— the conscious development of a variety structure (with traditional and new varieties) suited to the potential offered by ecological conditions;

— the development of vine-growing and wine-production techniques suited to ecological, and partly to market, conditions;

— the development of a production and integration structure suited to ecological and market conditions.

Wine – Description of the demarcated area (2)

2. Description of the wines The wines develop rapidly and tend to be light, with a softer character due to their relatively low acid content. Some vintages are rich in alcohol. The white and rosé wines have an intensity of aroma and richness of taste. The Siller and red wines are generally fruity and relatively light, with a less deep colour, and their tannins also form rapidly. The mineral content of the wines is lower, which is attributable to the sandy soil.

3. Link between the production area, human factors and the product The ecological environment, in particular the sandy soil, has a significant impact on the characteristics of the wines. The wines of the production area are chiefly designated as short-maturation wines for early consumption. The ecological environment has resulted in the spread of a number of well-adapted varieties (Bianca, Kövidinka, Cserszegi fűszeres, etc.). Accounting for just under half of the country’s total grape production, the area covered by the protected geographical indication ‘Duna-Tisza-közi’ plays a key role in the vine-growing and wine-producing sector of Hungarian agriculture. In addition to its economic weight, vine production has a significant social role to play in generating and supplementing income and in retaining the local population. Due to local ecological conditions (e.g. sandy soils, lack of precipitation), vine-growing is one of the most cost-effective farming activities in this region. The landscape-forming effect of vine-growing helps make the region more attractive. Vineyards have been effective in preventing the spread of wind-borne sands, and vines tend to survive better than other plants on soils with poor water-retention capacity. The proportion of indigenous and newly bred Hungarian grape varieties planted in these vineyards – over 60 % – is the highest in Hungary. These varieties form the backbone of wine production. There is ever greater demand for (tolerant and resistant) grape varieties developed from Vitis vinifera, a species well adapted to local ecological conditions, and for varieties created by cross-breeding Vitis vinifera with other Vitis species, thereby ensuring profitability. Thanks primarily to the relatively light, fruity and aromatic Muscat wines of the region, the Danube-Tisza Interfluve enjoys a strong reputation among consumers. Lifestyle changes have altered wine-consumption habits, with increased demand for aromatic, fresh wines with low alcoholic strength. The characteristics of the production area, the varieties grown and the technological readiness of winemakers have created an opportunity to satisfy this demand.

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

Rules on indications

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

1. The expression ‘oltalom alatt álló földrajzi jelzés’ (protected geographical indication) may be replaced by the traditional expression ‘tájbor’ (country wine).

Rules on the use of certain expressions

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

i) ‘Muskotály’ [Muscat]: Wine in which the proportion of one or more of the grape varieties Aletta, Csabagyöngye, Cserszegi fűszeres, Generosa, Irsai Olivér, Mátrai muskotály, Muscat ottonel, Nektár, Pölöskei muskotály, Tramini or Zefir is at least 85 %.

ii) ‘Primőr’ [Primeur]: A wine bottled in the year of harvest. The synonymous expression ‘újbor’ [new wine] may also be used.

Production outside the demarcated production area

Legal framework:

In national legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation on production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

In the following administrative areas adjacent to the demarcated area:

the administrative area of the municipalities of Baranya, Békés, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Fejér, Hajdú-Bihar, Heves, Komárom-Esztergom, Nógrád and Tolna Counties, and of Budapest.

Link to the product specification

https://boraszat.kormany.hu/download/6/2d/82000/Duna-Tisza%20k%C3%B6zi%20OFJ_v5.pdf

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