Publication of an application for registration pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin
Date: 2001-04-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Community of Valencia, cultivation techniques, designation of origin, location of production, product quality, soft fruit

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ANNEX

The Marostica cherry logo shows a cherry in pantone red 032 C with a peduncle in pantone green 361 C and a leaf in
pantone grey 404 C, above a medieval tower representing a chess piece in pantone grey 404 C, on a white field with
around the edge the words (cid:145)Ciliegie di Marostica (cid:151) Ciliegie I.G.P.(cid:146), in Helvetica typeface in pantone red 032 C. The
design must be 9 cm (cid:215) 7 cm and the logo 3 cm (cid:215) 4 cm. The characters on large labels must be 28/29 point and on
small labels 11/12 point. The proportions of the logo on the packaging must be height/base equals 1,2.

Publication of an application for registration pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EEC)
No 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin

(2001/C 113/06)

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Article 7 of the abovementioned
Regulation. Any objection to this application must be submitted via the competent authority in the
Member State concerned within a time limit of six months from the date of this publication. The
arguments for publication are set out below, in particular under 4.6, and are considering to justify the
application within the meaning of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92.

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2081/92

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION: ARTICLE 5

PDO (x)

PGI (

)

National application No: 55

1. Responsible department in the Member State

Name:

Subdirecci(cid:243)n General de Denominaciones de Calidad (cid:151) Direcci(cid:243)n General de Alimentaci(cid:243)n
(cid:151) Secretar(cid:237)a General de Agricultura y Alimentaci(cid:243)n (cid:151) Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y
Alimentaci(cid:243)n

Address: Paseo Infanta Isabel, 1 (cid:151) E-28071 Madrid

Tel.

Fax

(34) 913 47 53 94

(34) 913 47 54 10.

2. Applicant group

2.1. Name: Anecoop

2.2. Address: C/Monforte, 1, Entlo (cid:151) E-46010 Valencia

2.3. Composition: producer/processor (x)

other (

).

3. Type of product

Persimmon (cid:151) Class 1.6. fruit.

4. Specification

(Summary of requirements under Article 4(2)):

4.1. Name: (cid:145)Kaki Ribera del Xuquer(cid:146)

4.2. Description: Fruit of

to be
consumed fresh. The fruit is a berry, normally formed without pollination and therefore seedless.

the persimmon (Diospyros kaki), of

the variety (cid:145)Rojo brillante(cid:146),

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Fruit characteristics: orangey-yellow colour when picked and deep red when ripe. Semi-adhesive
peel of average thickness. Pulp firm to the touch, reddish-orange when picked and deep red when
ripe. The fruit is astringent until ripe, when it has a sweet flavour. It is round transversally and
slightly elongated longitudinally. Fruit eligible for the designation of origin must have a minimum
diameter of 61 mm.

4.3. Geographical area: The production area comprises suitable land in the municipal territories of:
Albalat de la Ribera, Alberic, AlcÆntera de Xœquer, L’Alcœdia, Alfarp, Algemes(cid:237), Alginet,
Almussafes, Alzira, Antella, Beneixida, Benifai(cid:243), Benimodo, Benimuslem, Carcaixent, CÆrcer,
Carlet, Catadau, Corbera, Cullera, L’(cid:201)nova, Favara, Fortaleny, Gavarda, Guadassuar, Llaur(cid:237),
Llombai, Manuel, MasalavØs, Monserrat, Montroy, La Pobla Llarga, PolinyÆ de Xœquer, Rafelguaraf,
Real de Montroi, Riola, San Juan de (cid:201)nova, Sellent, Senyera, Sollana, Sueca, SumacÆrcer, Tous,
Tur(cid:237)s, Villanueva de Castell(cid:243)n. These are situated in the province of Valencia, in the region of
Valencia.

In this area, around 350 ha is used for growing persimmon.

4.4. Proof of origin: The variety (cid:145)Rojo brillante(cid:146) emerged by chance when seeds were sown on the edge
of a plot in the municipal territory of Carlet. Later, around 1960, the first homogeneous plantation
was grafted in the municipal territory of L’Alcudia. This paved the way for the variety’s rapid
development.

Pesimmon eligible for the designation of origin are to come only from plots recorded in the
registers of the (cid:145)Consejo Regulador(cid:146) (inspection body) and are to be packed in factories situated
in the specified area which appear in the registers.

The inspection body will carry out the required checks to ensure that the fruit complies with the
requirements laid down in the product specification. Fruit meeting the requirements is to be
certified and bear a numbered label with the designation of origin.

4.5. Method of production

Growing conditions are:

Varieties and rootstock: The variety (cid:145)Rojo brillante(cid:146) belongs to the species Dispyros kaki. The
rootstock used is Diospyros loto.

Planting: Planting is done in blocks of between 5 (cid:215) 5 m and 5 (cid:215) 4 m. Grafted cuttings are usually
used for final planting.

Training and pruning: Trees are goblet-pruned to leave 3 to 4 branches. Fruit-bearing structures
must be renewed and thinned. Suckers and redundant branches should be removed.

Growing techniques: Weed control is usually the main task, although in some cases it may be
advisable to retain some ground cover. Frequent watering is recommended to guarantee a high
yield. The most common practice in the area is irrigation by surface flooding.

Picking and transportation: The fruit is picked from the end of September to the beginning of
November, when its colour shows that it has reached the correct stage of ripeness. When picking,
the stem is cut so that the calyx remains attached to the fruit. Great care must be taken when
handling the cut fruit and during its transport to the factory.

Post-picking procedures are:

Arrival at the factory and prestorage: To improve the fruit’s colour, it may be stored for the
necessary period in an air-conditioned room or in a covered, well-ventilated area.

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Preselection: Fruit which is deformed, discoloured or damaged is discarded.

Classification: The persimmons are classified according to size. Those fruit not meeting the
requirements are discarded.

Packaging: The fruit is packed in commercial containers. The fruit on show must be representative
of the rest, which should be of a broadly equal quality and size.

4.6. Link

Environment:

Soil: Many plots are situated on the lower plains on the banks of the rivers Jœcar (known as
(cid:145)Xœquer(cid:146) in Valencian) and Magro, where the soil is very compact and fertile owing to the build-up
of alluvial deposits from the River Jœcar and its tributaries which flow down from the massifs.
Moreover, in the lower areas of the valley slopes, where the incline is shallow, there are colluvial
soils, pink in colour and loose, which are well able to support intensive exploitation.

Climate: The district enjoys a mild climate which is well suited to growing persimmons. The
temperature is 17 (cid:176)C, with January averaging 9 to 10 (cid:176)C and August 24 to
average annual
25 (cid:176)C. Cloudy conditions are infrequent, and the average annual rainfall
is between 400 and
the crops from frost, especially in the
500 mm.
tributary valleys.

the surrounding hills protect

In addition,

The area’s soil and climate are determining factors for the quality and characteristics of the variety
of persimmon eligible for the designation of origin. Thus the shape of the fruit on the tree depends
on climatic conditions as well as on the variety, for instance when grown in hot, dry conditions
the fruit has a slightly different appearance, since the ratio length: width is greater and it is more
pointed.

4.7. Inspection body

Name:

Instituto de Calidad Alimentaria de la Comunidad Valenciana

Address: Plaza Polo de BernabØ, 8-Bajo (cid:151) E-46020 Valencia

Tel.

Fax

(34) 963 84 124

(34) 963 84 179

e-mail

instituto.calidad@agricultura.m400.gva.es

As the body with responsibility of quality in the Community of Valencia, the Food Quality Institute
is temporarily inspecting production until the Regulatory Council for the PDO (cid:145)Kaki de la Ribera
del Xœquer(cid:146) complies with standard EN-45011.

4.8. Labelling

labels must be approved by the (cid:145)Consejo Regulador(cid:146)
Each registered company’s commercial
(inspection body). The label must bear the words (cid:145)denominaci(cid:243)n de origen (cid:147)Kaki Ribera del
Xuquer(cid:148) (cid:146).

4.9. National requirements

Law 25/1970 of 2 December 1970. Statute on vineyards, wine and spirit drinks.

Royal Decree 1643/1999 of 22 October 1999 governing the handling procedure for requests for
registration in the Community Register of Protected Designations of Origin and Protected
Geographical Indications.

EC No: G/E/00114/1999.1215

Date of receipt of the full application: 22 March 2000.