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 2020/C 190/06
Date: 2020-06-08
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Hungary, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, product designation, red wine, regions of Hungary, rosé wine, sparkling wine, white wine








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8.6.2020   


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Official Journal of the European Union


C 190/8






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
(2020/C 190/06)
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

‘Kunság/Kunsági’


Reference number PDO-HU-A1332-AM02


Date of communication: 9.4.2020


DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Addition of the municipalities of Kömpöc, Petőfiszállás, Pálmonostora and Újszilvás to the demarcated area







(a)


Product specification heading affected:






—


IV. Demarcated area














(b)


Single document heading affected:






—


Demarcated geographical area














(c)


The areas of the municipalities of Kömpöc, Petőfiszállás, Pálmonostora and Újszilvás classified as Class I and II according to the vineyard cadastre of wine-producing regions were added to the demarcated area. The characteristics of the areas included in the vineyard cadastre correspond to the demarcated area of the ‘Kunság/Kunsági’ PDO. Vine-growing is one of the traditional economic activities of local inhabitants. The classification of the wine region and the possibility to produce the ‘Kunság/Kunsági’ PDO generates significant employment and income in these municipalities and contributes greatly towards the local tourism industry.




2.   Addition of Mátrai muskotály to the list of authorised varieties







(a)


Product specification headings affected:






—


VI. Authorised varieties










—


VIII. Further conditions














(b)


Single document heading affected:






—


Demarcated geographical area










—


Further conditions – Other restricted expressions














(c)


Mátrai muskotály is a Hungarian-bred white wine grape variety. It was created by Pál Kozma and László Sz. Nagy by crossing the Arany sárfehér (Izsáki) and the Ottonel muskotály varieties. The variety is grown in the Kunság wine region on an area of 5.9929 ha of vineyards. Annex 1 to Decree No 56/2014 of 30 April 2014 of the Minister for Rural Development on the classification of grape varieties suitable for wine production lists it under ‘authorised varieties’, and Annex 15 to Decree No 127/2009 of 29 September 2009 of the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development on the system for providing vine and wine data and issuing certificates of origin and on producing, placing on the market and labelling wine products lists the variety under the traditional expression ‘muskotály’ [Muscat]. The addition of an authorised variety does not affect the link between the production area and the product, because the ‘Kunság/Kunsági’ PDO product specification lists varieties identical to the Mátrai muskotály variety in terms of cultivation value.




3.   Addition of Bíbor kadarka and Kármin to the list of authorised varieties







(a)


Product specification headings affected:






—


VI. Authorised varieties














(b)


Single document heading affected:






—


Demarcated geographical area














(c)


High-quality wine can be made using the Bíbor kadarka and Kármin grape varieties. Producers in the wine region cultivate the listed varieties on 21 ha of vineyards. They are used as teinturier wines, thereby increasing the quality of ‘Kunság/Kunsági’ PDO red wines.




4.   Addition of Blauburger, Syrah and Turán to the list of authorised varieties







(a)


Product specification headings affected:






—


VI. Authorised varieties














(b)


Single document heading affected:






—


Demarcated geographical area














(c)


High-quality wine can be made using the Blauburger Syrah and Turán grape varieties. Producers in the wine region cultivate the listed varieties on 34 ha of vineyards. The varieties can be used on their own or as cuvée components. Allowing these varieties to use the ‘Kunság/Kunsági’ PDO increases the marketability of the wines made from them.




5.   Addition of Furmint, Gyöngyrizling, Leányka and Zengő to the list of authorised varieties







(a)


Product specification headings affected:






—


VI. Authorised varieties














(b)


document heading affected:






—


Demarcated geographical area














(c)


High-quality wine can be made using the Furmint, Gyöngyrizling, Leányka and Zengő grape varieties. Producers in the wine region cultivate the listed varieties on 35 ha of vineyards. The use of the ‘Kunság/Kunsági’ PDO increases the marketability of these wines.




6.   Change to the general rules on indications







(a)


Product specification heading affected:






—


VIII. Further conditions














(b)


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 ‘Kunság/Kunsági’ PDO, without being undistinctive or overcrowding the label.




7.   Checking compliance with the product specification







(a)


Product specification headings affected:






—


X. Procedure for the performance of wine community tasks














(b)


Single document section affected:






—


The single document is not affected by this amendment.














(c)


The wine community magistrate is responsible for checking that the product specification has been met, and is equipped to perform such checks.




8.   Amendment of the permitted maximum volatile acidity limit







(a)


Product specification headings affected:






—


II. Description of the wines














(b)


Single document section affected:






—


Wine-making practices – Specific oenological practices














(c)


In Table II/1A. Analytical requirements, the maximum volatile acidity is modified to 2 g/l for late-harvest white varietal or cuvée wines, late-harvest red varietal or cuvée wines, white varietal or cuvée wines made from raisined grapes, red varietal or cuvée wines made from raisined grapes, white ice wine, and red ice wine.




9.   Removal of the requirement to age in wooden barrels







(a)


Product specification headings affected:






—


II. Description of the wines














(b)


Single document section affected:






—


Wine-making practices – Specific oenological practices














(c)


In the table of mandatory oenological practices the requirement of ageing in wooden barrels for 3 months is removed for late-harvest white varietal or cuvée wines, late-harvest red varietal or cuvée wines, and selected-harvest red varietal or cuvée wines. The requirement of oxidative treatment is contrary to wine-making practices. The requirement is unjustified, because producers of ‘Kunság/Kunsági’ PDO wines generally use a reductive technology.




10.   Rules on the transfer of wines







(a)


Product specification headings affected:






—


VIII. Further conditions














(b)


Single document section affected:






—


Further conditions – Rules on the transfer of wines














(c)


The wine region is unable to carry out the checks required under this point. The removal of the requirement reduces the administrative burdens of all those concerned.




11.   Amendment of the rules of packaging







(a)


Product specification headings affected:






—


VIII. Further conditions














(b)


Single document section affected:






—


Further conditions – Rules of packaging














(c)


Point 3(a), (b) and (d) are removed. The removal of the requirement increases the market opportunities of all those concerned, while reducing administrative burdens.




SINGLE DOCUMENT
1.   Name of the product

Kunság
Kunsági
2.   Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin
3.   Categories of grapevine product







1.


Wine










4.


Sparkling wine










9.


semi-sparkling wine




4.   Description of the wine(s)


Wine – White varietal and cuvée

The wines are pale green, pale or stronger straw-yellow in colour; often mellow with a low alcoholic strength; they have a fresh taste, with the character of summer fruits and occasionally citruses. Depending on the sugar content they can be dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




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)


 





Wine – Rosé varietal and cuvée

The wines are pale pink, pink, or pale violet in colour; they have soft, vivid acidity and a fruity taste and fragrance. Depending on the sugar content they can be dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




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)


 





Wine – Siller varietal and cuvée

The varietal wines have a fragrance and taste characteristic of the variety used; the coupage wines have a fragrance and taste reflecting the relative proportions of the varieties used. The wines have rounded acids, moderate tannin content, and fullness. Depending on the sugar content they can be dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




Minimum total acidity


3,5 milliequivalents per litre




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


20




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 





Wine – Red varietal and cuvée

The wines are ruby or a stronger ruby in colour; they have an intensely fruity and spicy fragrance and a youthful taste, with moderate tannin content, pleasant acidity and alcoholic strength. Depending on the sugar content they can be dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




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)


 





Wine – Late-harvest white varietal or cuvée

The wines are gold in colour; they have a complex fragrance and a robust, oily texture, with notes of wooden-barrel and bottle ageing. They have a pleasant acidity and alcoholic strength, often with a residual sugar content.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




Minimum total acidity


3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


33,33




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 





Wine – Late-harvest red varietal or cuvée

The wines are ruby or deep red in colour; they have a complex fragrance and a robust, oily texture with notes of wooden-barrel and bottle ageing. They have a pleasant acidity and alcoholic strength, often with a residual sugar content.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




Minimum total acidity


3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


33,33




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 





Wine – Selected-harvest white varietal or cuvée

The wines are greenish yellow in colour; they have a fragrance and taste characteristic of the grape variety used; they have vivid acidity, a medium body and an alcoholic character. The wine can be dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




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)


 





Wine – Selected-harvest rosé varietal or cuvée

The wines are pale pink, pink to pale violet in colour; they have a delicate, soft acidity and an extremely fruity fragrance. Depending on the sugar content they can be dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




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)


 





Wine – Selected-harvest red varietal or cuvée

The wines are dark ruby or dark red in colour; they have a fruity and occasionally spicy fragrance, medium fullness, a soft character with notes of wooden-barrel and bottle ageing, and a moderate tannin content. Depending on the sugar content they can be dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet or sweet.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




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)


 





Wine – White varietal or cuvée made from raisined grapes

The wines are gold in colour; they have a complex fragrance, high natural sugar content and a robust, oily texture; the taste and aroma are complex with notes of honey, ripe or dried fruits, and in certain cases botrytis; they are usually semi-sweet or sweet.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




Minimum total acidity


3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


33,33




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 





Wine – Red varietal or cuvée made from raisined grapes

The wines are dark ruby or dark red in colour. Robust, full-bodied reds, they have a fragrance characterised by the aromas of ripe or dried fruits and/or spices, and a taste that is typical of wooden-barrel or bottle ageing. They have a moderate tannin content and often a residual sugar content.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




Minimum total acidity


3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


33,33




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 





Wine – White ice wine

The wine is aged gold in colour; it has a rich and complex fragrance, vivid acidity and a very high sugar content; it has a concentrated, honey-sweet taste.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




Minimum total acidity


3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


33,33




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 





Wine – Red ice wine

The wine is bronze red in colour; the fragrance is rich and complex, it has a very high sugar content; the taste is concentrated and honey-sweet, with a moderate tannin content.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




Minimum total acidity


3,5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


33,33




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 





Sparkling wine – White

The sparkling wines have the colour indicated by the variety; their fragrance and taste are neutral or characteristic of the grape variety used; they have harmonic acidity and are light and airy, with a persistent sparkle.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




Minimum total acidity


5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


13,33




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 





Sparkling wine – Rosé

The sparkling wines have the colour indicated by the variety; their fragrance and taste are neutral or characteristic of the grape variety used; they have harmonic acidity and are light and airy, with a persistent sparkle.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




Minimum total acidity


5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


13,33




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 





Sparkling wine – Red

The sparkling wines have the colour indicated by the variety; their fragrance and taste are neutral or characteristic of the grape variety used; they have harmonic acidity and are light and airy, with a persistent sparkle.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


9




Minimum total acidity


5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


13,33




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 





Aerated semi-sparkling wine – White

The semi-sparkling wines are pale greenish yellow to pale straw-yellow in colour; they have a relatively low alcoholic strength, firm acidity and are lightly sparkling. They can be dry, semi-sweet or sweet. These are lively, fresh wines with a fragrance and taste of fresh grapes.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


7




Minimum total acidity


5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


13,33




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 





Aerated semi-sparkling wine – Rosé

The semi-sparkling wines are pale pink to pink in colour; they have a relatively low alcoholic strength, firm acidity and are lightly sparkling. They can be dry, semi-sweet or sweet. These are lively, fresh wines with a fragrance and taste of fresh grapes.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


7




Minimum total acidity


5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


13,33




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 





Aerated semi-sparkling wine – Red

The semi-sparkling wines are pale violet in colour; they have a relatively low alcoholic strength, firm acidity and are lightly sparkling. They can be dry, semi-sweet or sweet. These are lively, fresh wines with a fragrance and taste of fresh grapes.
* The limits laid down in the EU legislation apply to the maximum total alcoholic strength and maximum total sulphur dioxide.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


7




Minimum total acidity


5 g/l expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


13,33




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




5.   Wine-making practices

(a)   Essential oenological practices

Mandatory oenological practices – Wine (1)
Specific oenological practice
White varietal and cuvée wines, Rosé varietal and cuvée wines:






—


the grapes must be processed on the day on which they are harvested;










—


pressing may be carried out only in batch presses;










—


the must has to be purified;




Siller varietal and cuvée wines, Red varietal and cuvée wines:






—


the grape pulp must be fermented on the skins;










—


pressing may be carried out only in batch presses;




Late-harvest white varietal or cuvée wines:






—


the grapes must be processed on the day on which they are harvested;










—


pressing may be carried out only in batch presses;










—


the must has to be purified;










—


the wine can be bottled at the earliest on 1 March of the year following the harvest;










—


ageing in bottles for 3 months is necessary before placing on the market;




Late-harvest red varietal or cuvée wines:






—


the grape pulp must be fermented on the skins;










—


pressing may be carried out only in batch presses;










—


the wine can be bottled at the earliest on 1 March of the year following the harvest;










—


ageing in bottles for 3 months is necessary before placing on the market;




Selected-harvest white varietal or cuvée wines:






—


the grapes must be processed on the day on which they are harvested;










—


pressing may be carried out only in batch presses;










—


the must has to be purified;










—


the wine can be bottled at the earliest on 1 March of the year following the harvest;










—


ageing in bottles for 3 months is necessary before placing on the market;




Mandatory oenological practices – Wine (2)
Specific oenological practice
Selected-harvest rosé varietal or cuvée wines:






—


the grapes must be processed on the day on which they are harvested;










—


pressing may be carried out only in batch presses;










—


the must has to be purified;










—


the wine can be bottled at the earliest on 1 March of the year following the harvest;




Selected-harvest red varietal or cuvée wines:






—


the grape pulp must be fermented on the skins;










—


pressing may be carried out only in batch presses;










—


the wine can be bottled at the earliest on 1 March of the year following the harvest;










—


ageing in bottles for 3 months is necessary before placing on the market;




White varietal or cuvée wines made from raisined grapes:






—


grapes must be processed on the day on which they are harvested;










—


pressing may be carried out only in batch presses;










—


the must has to be purified;










—


the wine can be bottled at the earliest on 1 March of the year following the harvest;










—


ageing in bottles for 3 months is necessary before placing on the market;




Red varietal or cuvée wines made from raisined grapes:






—


the grape pulp must be fermented on the skins;










—


pressing may be carried out only in batch presses;










—


the wine can be bottled at the earliest on 1 March of the year following the harvest;










—


ageing in bottles for 3 months is necessary before placing on the market;




White ice wine and Red ice wine:






—


manual harvest at a temperature below – 7 °C;










—


pressing of the grapes in a frozen state;










—


fermentation until the required sugar content is reached;










—


at least 6 months of ageing in bottles;




Oenological practices not permitted – Wine
Specific oenological practice
Late-harvest white varietal or cuvée wines, Late-harvest red varietal or cuvée wines, Selected-harvest white varietal or cuvée wines, Selected-harvest rosé varietal or cuvée wines, Selected-harvest red varietal or cuvée wines, White varietal or cuvée wines made from raisined grapes, Red varietal or cuvée wines made from raisined grapes, White ice wine, Red ice wine:






—


the enrichment of the must,










—


the sweetening of the wine;




Rules governing vine cultivation – Cultivation method and planting density
Cultivation practice
For existing vineyards planted before 31 December 2011, wines bearing the protected designation of origin ‘Kunság/Kunsági’ 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.
For vineyards established after 31 December 2011, products bearing the protected designation of origin ‘Kunság/Kunsági’ may be produced only from grapes originating from vineyards planted using the following training methods:






—


Head-training;










—


Umbrella training;










—


Moser training;










—


Single curtain training;










—


Sylvoz training;




For vineyards established after 1 January 2012, the planting density must be at least 3 300 vines per hectare. When determining the distance between rows and between vines, besides even row and vine spacing, the planting of twin rows and/or twin vines is also acceptable. The distance between rows must be at least 1 m and no more than 3,6 m, whereas the distance between vines must be at least 0,6 m and no more than 1,2 m. In the case of twinned vines, the average distance between the vines is the determining factor.
When determining the vine load, the number of living light buds left on each vine may not exceed 16 per m2, regardless of the cultivation method. The final yield required to meet production targets must be determined by means of bunch regulation as necessary during the vegetation period.
For the production of wine products labelled with the protected designation of origin ‘Kunság/Kunsági’, only grapes originating from vineyards with a vine shortage ratio below 10 % may be used.
Rules governing vine cultivation – Timing and method of harvesting and grape quality
Cultivation practice
The date on which harvesting begins is set by the competent wine community council each year and is determined on the basis of test harvests carried out every week from 1 August each year.
A product made from grapes harvested before the start date defined by the wine community cannot be provided with a certificate of origin in a category under the protected designation of origin ‘Kunság/Kunsági’ and cannot be marketed with an indication of the protected designation of origin ‘Kunság/Kunsági’. The date of the harvest is published in the form of an announcement by the wine communities.
For the production of the wine products, the minimum sugar content and the potential alcoholic strength of the grapes should be applied according to the following table, in compliance with current Hungarian and European Union legislation in force.
During the harvest both manual and mechanical harvest methods are usually allowed, but the following types can be produced only from grapes harvested manually:






—


late-harvest wine;










—


selected-harvest wine;










—


wine made from raisined grapes;










—


ice wine.




Natural minimum sugar content, and minimum potential alcoholic strength of grapes
Cultivation practice
Wine variety/Category Minimum natural sugar content of the grapes in Hungarian must grade (Magyar mustfok – [MM°], at 17,5 °C)
Wines – White varietal and cuvée, Rosé varietal and cuvée, Siller varietal and cuvée, Red varietal and cuvée: 14,82
Wine – Late-harvest white and red: 19
Wine – Selected-harvest white, rosé and red: 19
Wine – White and red made from raisined grapes: 20
Wine – White and red ice wine: 16,66 25
Sparkling wine: 14,82
Aerated semi-sparkling wine: 14,82
Minimum potential alcoholic strength of the grapes ([% vol], at 20 °C)
Wines – White varietal and cuvée, Rosé varietal and cuvée, Siller varietal and cuvée, Red varietal and cuvée: 9
Wine – Late-harvest white and red: 12,08
Wine – Selected-harvest white, rosé and red: 12,08
Wine – White and red made from raisined grapes: 12,83
Wine – White and red ice wine: 16,66
Sparkling wine: 9
Aerated semi-sparkling wine: 9
(b)   Maximum yields

White varietal and cuvée wines, Rosé varietal and cuvée wines, Siller varietal and cuvée wines, Red varietal and cuvée wines, Sparkling wines,
100 hectolitres per hectare
White varietal and cuvée wines, Rosé varietal and cuvée wines, Siller varietal and cuvée wines, Red varietal and cuvée wines, Sparkling wines,
14 300 kg of grapes per hectare
White varietal and cuvée wines, Rosé varietal and cuvée wines, Siller varietal and cuvée wines, Red varietal and cuvée wines, Sparkling wines,
14 300 kg of grapes per hectare
Aerated semi-sparkling wine
14 300 kg of grapes per hectare
Late-harvest white and red varietal or cuvée wines
70 hectolitres per hectare
Late-harvest white and red varietal or cuvée wines
10 000 kg of grapes per hectare
Selected-harvest white, rosé and red varietal or cuvée wines
70 hectolitres per hectare
Selected-harvest white, rosé and red varietal or cuvée wines
10 000 kg of grapes per hectare
White and red varietal or cuvée wines made from raisined grapes, White and red ice wines
42 hectolitres per hectare
White and red varietal or cuvée wines made from raisined grapes, White and red ice wines
6 000 kg of grapes per hectare
6.   Demarcated geographical area

The areas of the following municipalities that are classified as Class I and II according to the vineyard cadastre: Abony, Akasztó, Albertirsa, Apostag, Ágasegyháza, Ballószög, Balotaszállás, Bácsalmás, Bácsszőlős, Bénye, Bócsa, Bugac, Cegléd, Ceglédbercel, Cibakháza, Csemő, Csengőd, Cserkeszőlő, Csépa, Csikéria, Csólyospálos, Dány, Dunapataj, Dunavecse, Dömsöd, Felsőlajos, Fülöpháza, Fülöpjakab, Fülöpszállás, Harta, Gomba, Harkakötöny, Helvécia, Hernád, Imrehegy, Inárcs, Izsák, Jakabszállás, Jánoshalma, Jászberény, Jászszentandrás, Jászszentlászló, Kakucs, Kaskantyú, Kecel, Kecskemét, Kelebia, Kerekegyháza, Kéleshalom, Kiskőrös, Kiskunfélegyháza, Kiskunhalas, Kiskunmajsa, Kisszállás, Kocsér, Kóka, Kömpöc, Kunbaja, Kunbaracs, Kunfehértó, Kunszállás, Kunszentmiklós, Ladánybene, Lajosmizse, Lakitelek, Mélykút, Monor, Monorierdő, Móricgát, Nagykáta, Nagykőrös, Nagyrév, Nyárlőrinc, Nyársapát, Ócsa, Orgovány, Örkény, Páhi, Pálmonostora, Petőfiszállás, Pilis, Pirtó, Ráckeve, Solt, Soltszentimre, Soltvadkert, Szabadszállás, Szank, Szelevény, Szentkirály, Szigetcsép, Szigetszentmárton, Szigetújfalu, Tabdi, Tápiószentmárton, Tápiószele, Tázlár, Tiszaalpár, Tiszajenő, Tiszaföldvár, Tiszainoka, Tiszakécske, Tiszakürt, Tiszasas, Tiszaug, Tompa, Tóalmás, Tököl, Újlengyel, Újszilvás and Zsana
7.   Main grape varieties

chasselas – weisser gutedel
tramini – traminer
syrah – blauer syrah
syrah – serine noir
királyleányka – feteasca regale
syrah – marsanne noir
kadarka – jenei fekete
hamburgi muskotály – muscat de hamburg
pozsonyi fehér – czétényi fehér
kékoportó – portugizer
sauvignon – sovinjon
kövidinka – a dinka crvena
pinot noir – kék rulandi
pinot noir – savagnin noir
pinot noir – pinot cernii
furmint – zapfner
leányka – leányszőlő
furmint – posipel
furmint – som
olasz rizling – nemes rizling
tramini – roter traminer
cabernet franc – carbonet
nektár
tramini – savagnin rose
pinot blanc – weissburgunder
olasz rizling – taljanska grasevina
furmint – furmint bianco
chardonnay – kereklevelű
pinot noir – pignula
sauvignon – sauvignon bianco
olasz rizling – grasevina
szürkebarát – auvergans gris
leányka – dievcenske hrozno
irsai olivér – zolotis
kékfrankos – blaufränkisch
királyleányka – galbena de ardeal
rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau blanc
szürkebarát – pinot gris
rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau bijeli
zenit
sauvignon – sauvignon blanc
ezerjó – korponai
rizlingszilváni – rizvanac
kadarka – negru moale
ezerfürtű
chasselas – chrupka belia
pinot noir – pinot tinto
turán
kékoportó – portugais bleu
irsai olivér – muskat olivér
kadarka – kadarka negra
hárslevelű – lipovina
chasselas – fendant blanc
tramini – gewürtztraminer
kadarka – gamza
pinot noir – kisburgundi kék
pinot noir – spätburgunder
chasselas – saszla belaja
zöld veltelíni – zöldveltelíni
arany sárfehér – huszár szőlő
szürkebarát – pinot grigio
chasselas – fehér gyöngyszőlő
furmint – szigeti
zöld veltelíni – grüner muskateller
kövidinka – steinschiller
tramini – traminer rosso
zöld veltelíni – grüner veltliner
gyöngyrizling
pinot noir – pino csernüj
rizlingszilváni – rivaner
arany sárfehér – izsáki sárfehér
tramini – tramin cervené
kékfrankos – moravka
kármin
kékfrankos – blauer lemberger
irsai olivér – irsai
rajnai rizling – rhine riesling
cabernet franc – cabernet
chardonnay – chardonnay blanc
hamburgi muskotály – muszkat gamburgszkij
hárslevelű – garszleveljü
ezerjó – tausendachtgute
királyleányka – erdei sárga
kékoportó – portugalske modré
kadarka – kadar
ezerjó – szadocsina
rajnai rizling – rheinriesling
chasselas – chasselas doré
királyleányka – little princess
cabernet franc – kaberne fran
rajnai rizling – riesling
zweigelt – zweigeltrebe
arany sárfehér – fehér dinka
hárslevelű – feuilles de tilleul
bíbor kadarka
cabernet franc – gros vidur
királyleányka – königstochter
hamburgi muskotály – muscat de hambourg
olasz rizling – welschrieslig
ottonel muskotály – muskat ottonel
kadarka – törökszőlő
leányka – feteasca alba
kadarka – szkadarka
rajnai rizling – weisser riesling
királyleányka – königliche mädchentraube
rajnai rizling – johannisberger
kövidinka – a dinka rossa
pinot noir – rulandski modre
kövidinka – a ruzsica
pinot blanc – pinot beluj
syrah – shiraz
zengő
olasz rizling – risling vlassky
hamburgi muskotály – miszket hamburgszki
cabernet sauvignon
chardonnay – ronci bilé
szürkebarát – grauburgunder
chasselas – fehér fábiánszőlő
szürkebarát – ruländer
cabernet franc – carmenet
cserszegi fűszeres
chasselas – chasselas dorato
ottonel muskotály – muscat ottonel
kékoportó – blauer portugieser
rizlingszilváni – müller thurgau
hárslevelű – lindeblättrige
kékfrankos – limberger
sauvignon – sauvignon bijeli
zweigelt – rotburger
kadarka – csetereska
pinot blanc – fehér burgundi
ezerjó – trummertraube
leányka – mädchentraube
hamburgi muskotály – moscato d’Amburgo
kövidinka – a dinka mala
karát
ezerjó – tausendgute
pinot noir – pinot nero
arany sárfehér – német dinka
ottonel muskotály – miszket otonel
királyleányka – dánosi leányka
kadarka – fekete budai
pozsonyi fehér – czétényi
kövidinka – a kamena dinka
kékfrankos – blauer limberger
mátrai muskotály
olasz rizling – riesling italien
pinot noir – kék burgundi
pinot blanc – pinot bianco
chasselas – chasselas blanc
ezerjó – kolmreifler
generosa
furmint – moslavac bijeli
furmint – mosler
blauburger
rajnai rizling – riesling blanc
syrah – sirac
chardonnay – morillon blanc
zöld veltelíni – veltlinské zelené
zweigelt – blauer zweigeltrebe
jubileum 75
pinot noir – blauer burgunder
olasz rizling – olaszrizling
szürkebarát – graumönch
cabernet franc – gros cabernet
arany sárfehér – izsáki
irsai olivér – zolotisztüj rannüj
kékoportó – modry portugal
8.   Description of the link(s)


For all categories – Description of the demarcated area

(a)   Natural and cultural factors
The area demarcated for production is situated 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, and in the Tiszazug region. 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 lowland plain location. The area is less than 150 m below sea level. The terrain is flat, with differences in altitude of not more than 10–20 m.
Most of the production areas of the Kunság wine region have calcareous sandy soil (humous and quicksand), as well as brown forest soil, chernozem, marshy meadow and alluvial meadow soils. Typically, sand soil heats up quickly, its light colour better reflects the sunshine (which helps the ripening of the grapes) and it is immune to phylloxera as a result of its quartz content, which exceeds 75 %. On the other hand, its nutrient-providing and water-storage capacity and its mineral content are relatively low.
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 average temperature is around 10–11 °C. Heatwaves are frequent in the months of the vegetation period, i.e. in July and August. The average number of sunshine hours is over 2 000 hours per year.
Average annual precipitation is 450–500 mm, which largely meets the grapes’ needs, albeit with an uneven annual distribution.
(b)   Human factors
Due to its large geographical size, the production area has rich vine-growing and wine-making traditions. The first written references to vineyards in the area date back to 1075. In the Middle Ages, wine production primarily served to satisfy local needs. Following the Turkish occupation, vines were planted in the demarcated area in order to rehabilitate abandoned sandy areas and to bind quicksand. The phylloxera epidemic of 1875 left vineyards virtually untouched, and largely enhanced their role. Technological developments at the end of the 19th century significantly improved the quality of the wines of the region. From the early 1900s, the wines of the production areas became widely known and their market expanded significantly. As a result, the area of the vineyards multiplied.
Continuous, ongoing technological developments allow for the use of reductive technology and the production of white and rosé wines that are popular nowadays and fresh reds that emphasise the fruitiness of the grapes.
The slogan of the wine region, ‘A Kunsági Bor a Mindennapok Bora’ (‘The wines of Kunság are wines for every day’), has been protected since the year 2000.
The producers of the demarcated area choose variety structures suited to the potential offered by ecological conditions, consciously develop the geographical proportion of traditional and new varieties, and use vine-growing and wine-production techniques suited to market conditions.

Wine

2.   Description of the wines
The wines develop rapidly, and have a moderate acid content, with a soft character. The white and rosé wines have an intensity of aroma and richness of taste. Red wines of the region are generally fruity and light, with a less deep colour, and their tannins are less pronounced. Due to the limey sand soil, the taste of the wines is less mineral.
The selected-harvest wines are characteristic of their variety, and have a balanced acid, alcohol and sugar content.
The late-harvest wines and wines made from raisined grapes are full-bodied and have a distinctive character as a result of the production method and ageing. They contain residual sugar.
The ice wines are full-bodied; they have a balanced, sweet taste as a result of their residual sugar, acid and alcohol content.
3.   Link between the production area, human factors and the product
The ecological environment, in particular the sandy soils, has a significant impact on the characteristics of the wines. These features are particularly present in the quickly developing, usually lighter wines with relatively low acidity, greater softness, quickly developing acids and moderate alcoholic strength in most vintage years.
The wines have a lower mineral content typical of sandy soils. The wines of the production area are chiefly designated as short-maturation wines for early consumption. The ecological environment gave rise to the spread of several traditional wine varieties in the area (Ezerjó, Kadarka, Kövidinka). The typical character of the varieties can be intensified by selected harvests. In certain vintage years the grapes produce unique values. Overripe and raisined harvests can be used as a raw material for richly alcoholic, full-bodied wines, the quality of which is further increased during ageing. Light and fresh wines are a perfect raw material for the production of sparkling wines and aerated semi-sparkling wines.
The Kunság wine region assumes a crucial role in the vine and wine sector of Hungarian agriculture, as almost half of the country’s grapes are produced here. 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.
Native and newly bred Hungarian wine grape varieties dominate the vineyards of the Kunság wine region.
Thanks primarily to the relatively light, fruity and aromatic Muscat wines of the region, the Kunság wine region enjoys a strong reputation among consumers.

Sparkling wine

(b)   Human factors
In addition to the human factors described above, the following applies to ‘Kunság/Kunsági’ sparkling wines:
The production of semi-sparkling and sparkling wines has been based on varieties in the production area, which have a distinctive acidity (e.g. Ezerjó, Cserszegi fűszeres).
2.   Description of the wines
The sparkling wines are airy and light, with a fresh fragrance and vivid acidity.
3.   Link between the production area, human factors and the product
The ecological environment, in particular the sandy soils, has a significant impact on the characteristics of the wines. These features are particularly present in the quickly developing, usually lighter wines with relatively low acidity, greater softness, quickly developing acids and moderate alcoholic strength in most vintage years.
The wines have a lower mineral content typical of sandy soils. The wines of the production area are chiefly designated as short-maturation wines for early consumption. The ecological environment gave rise to the spread of several traditional wine varieties in the area (Ezerjó, Kadarka, Kövidinka). The typical character of the varieties can be intensified by selected harvests. In certain vintage years the grapes produce unique values. Overripe and raisined harvests can be used as a raw material for richly alcoholic, full-bodied wines, the quality of which is further increased during ageing. Light and fresh wines are a perfect raw material for the production of sparkling wines and aerated semi-sparkling wines.
The Kunság wine region assumes a crucial role in the vine and wine sector of Hungarian agriculture, as almost half of the country’s grapes are produced here. 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.
Native and newly bred Hungarian wine grape varieties dominate the vineyards of the Kunság wine region.
Thanks primarily to the relatively light, fruity and aromatic Muscat wines of the region, the Kunság wine region enjoys a strong reputation among consumers.

Aerated semi-sparkling wines

(b)   Human factors
In addition to the human factors described above, the following applies to ‘Kunság/Kunsági’ sparkling wines:
The production of semi-sparkling and sparkling wines has been based on varieties in the production area, which have a distinctive acidity (e.g. Ezerjó, Cserszegi fűszeres).
2.   Description of the wines
The aerated semi-sparkling wines have a fresh fragrance and are light.
3.   Link between the production area, human factors and the product
The ecological environment, in particular the sandy soils, has a significant impact on the characteristics of the wines. These features are particularly present in the quickly developing, usually lighter wines with relatively low acidity, greater softness, quickly developing acids and moderate alcoholic strength in most vintage years.
The wines have a lower mineral content typical of sandy soils. The wines of the production area are chiefly designated as short-maturation wines for early consumption. The ecological environment gave rise to the spread of several traditional wine varieties in the area (Ezerjó, Kadarka, Kövidinka). The typical character of the varieties can be intensified by selected harvests. In certain vintage years the grapes produce unique values. Overripe and raisined harvests can be used as a raw material for richly alcoholic, full-bodied wines, the quality of which is further increased during ageing. Light and fresh wines are a perfect raw material for the production of sparkling wines and aerated semi-sparkling wines.
The Kunság wine region assumes a crucial role in the vine and wine sector of Hungarian agriculture, as almost half of the country’s grapes are produced here. 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.
Native and newly bred Hungarian wine grape varieties dominate the vineyards of the Kunság wine region.
Thanks primarily to the relatively light, fruity and aromatic Muscat wines of the region, the Kunság wine region enjoys a strong reputation among consumers.
9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

Rules on indications – Smaller geographical units that can be indicated on the label
Legal framework:
In national legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:






(i)


Indication of municipality names
The names of municipalities belonging to the Kunság wine region may be indicated as smaller geographical units than the Kunság demarcated production area, with the exception of the names of the municipalities of Izsák and Monor.










(ii)


Indication of slope names
The following slope names may be indicated together with the designation of the demarcated production area ‘Kunság’ and the name of the municipality:






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Arany-hegy (in the municipality of Ceglédbercel)










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Fischer-part (in the municipalities of Cegléd and Ceglédbercel)














(iii)


Indication of district names
The following district names may be indicated together with the designation of the demarcated production area ‘Kunság’:






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Kecskemét, which includes the vineyards belonging to the class I and II border areas of the municipalities of Felsőlajos, Kecskemét, Kerekegyháza, Kunbaracs, Kunszállás, Ladánybene and Lajosmizse according to the vineyard cadastre.










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Tiszakürt, which includes the vineyards belonging to the class I and II border areas of the municipalities of Cserkeszőlő, Csépa, Nagyrév, Szelevény, Tiszainoka, Tiszakürt, Tiszasas and Tiszaug according to the vineyard cadastre.








Where a district name is indicated, the names of the municipalities belonging to that district cannot be used as a designation of a smaller geographical unit.
The name of a smaller geographical unit may be indicated on the label only if 100 % of the product originates from that smaller geographical unit.
Rules on indications
Legal framework:
In national legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
Other restricted expressions:






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‘Muskotály’ [Muscat] means a wine made at least 85 % from the harvest of one or more of the following grape varieties: Cserszegi fűszeres, Irsai Olivér, Generosa, Hamburgi muskotály, Nektár, Mátrai Muskotály, Ottonel muskotály, and/or Tramini.










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‘Primőr’ [Primeur] means a wine bottled in the year of harvest. The synonymous expression ‘újbor’ [new wine] may also be used.




The variety name Arany Sárfehér may not be indicated on the label.
In the case of blended wines, the designation’s Hungarian spelling ‘küvé’ and its synonym ‘házasítás’ (blended wine) may also be used, as well as the original spelling ‘cuvée’.
Rules on presentation
Legal framework:
In national legislation
Type of further condition:
Packaging in the demarcated geographical area
Description of the condition:
Wines, sparkling wines and aerated semi-sparkling wines may be bottled only by bottlers registered by the Regional Council of Wine Communities of the Kunság Wine Region.
Production outside the demarcated production area:
Legal framework:
In national legislation
Type of further condition:
Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area
Description of the condition:
allowed in the municipalities of Borota, Csongrád and Hajós.

Link to the product specification

https://boraszat.kormany.hu/admin/download/7/4d/82000/Kunsag%20OEM_v4_standard.pdf


(1)  OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.