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
Date: 2020-05-20
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Central Hungary, Hungary, Northern Alföld, Southern Alföld, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, product designation, red wine, rosé wine, white wine








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20.5.2020   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 172/11






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.