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 217/11
Date: 2020-07-01
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Autonomous Province of Bolzano, Italy, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, product designation, red wine, rosé wine, sparkling wine, white wine, wine of superior quality








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1.7.2020   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 217/27






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 217/11)
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

‘MITTERBERG’


Reference number: PGI-IT-A0295-AM02


Date of communication: 24.3.2020


DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Production of the semi-sparkling and passito types

It has been specified that the semi-sparkling and passito types may made as both non-varietal and varietal wines (single- or multi-variety).
This is a formal amendment that better defines these types as they currently exist.
The amendment concerns Article 2 of the product specification but does not concern the single document
2.   Update to the list of grape varieties approved for production of the wines

Johanniter B., Solaris B., Muscaris B. and Souvignier gris B. have been added to the list of varieties that may be used for the wines.
With the amendment, these varieties have been added to the list of varieties in Annex 1 to the product specification and may therefore be used to produce both non-varietal and varietal (single- or multi-variety) ‘Mitterberg’ PGI wines.
The amendment concerns Article 2 of and Annex 1 to the product specification and point 1.7 of the single document.
3.   Environmental and growing conditions

It has been specified that the environmental and growing conditions of the vineyards used for the production of ‘Mitterberg’ IGT wines must be those that are traditional of the area and that are suitable for giving the grapes and the resulting wine the specific quality characteristics identified in the product specification.
This is a formal clarification that makes reference to the specific environmental and cultivation characteristics of local winegrowing.
The amendment concerns Article 4 of the product specification but does not concern the single document
4.   Characteristics on consumption – Novello

The ‘Novello’ type has been removed.
This amendment consists of removing a wine type which has not been produced for many years, meaning that there is no longer any reason to retain it in the product specification.
The amendment concerns Article 6 of the product specification and point 1.4 of the single document.
5.   Characteristics on consumption – Passito

For Mitterberg Passito, the minimum total alcoholic strength by volume has been increased from 14 to 16 % vol. and the minimum actual alcoholic strength has been increased from 7,00 to 9,00 so as to come under the category of ‘Wine from raisined grapes’. Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, Annex VII, Part II.
This amendment consists of bringing the chemico-physical parameters in question into line with European Union legislation.
The amendment concerns Article 6 of the product specification and point 1.4 of the single document.
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1.   Name of the product

Mitterberg
2.   Geographical indication type

PGI – Protected Geographical Indication
3.   Categories of grapevine product







1.


Wine










8.


Semi-sparkling wine










15.


Wine from raisined grapes




4.   Description of the wine(s)


Mitterberg bianco







 


colour: straw yellow;










 


aroma: pleasant, fruity, sometimes also aromatic;










 


taste: full, harmonious, pleasant;










 


minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,00 % vol.;










 


minimum sugar-free extract: 15,0 g/l.




Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


 




Minimum total acidity:


3,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


 





Mitterberg bianco varietals (single- or multi-varietal)







 


colour: typical of the grape variety used;










 


aroma: pleasant, delicate, typical of the grape variety used;










 


taste: full, harmonious, typical of the grape variety or varieties used;










 


minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,00 % vol.;










 


minimum sugar-free extract: 15,0 g/l.




Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


 




Minimum total acidity:


3,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


 





Mitterberg rosso







 


colour: from pale to deep ruby red to dark garnet;










 


aroma: pleasant, delicate;










 


taste: soft, pleasant, full, harmonious;










 


minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,00 % vol.;










 


minimum sugar-free extract: 16,0 g/l.




Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


 




Minimum total acidity:


3,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


 





Mitterberg rosso varietals (single- or multi-variety)







 


colour: from pale to deep ruby red to dark garnet, typical of the grape variety used;










 


aroma: pleasant, typical of the grape variety used;










 


taste: soft, pleasant, full, harmonious, typical of the grape variety or varieties used;










 


minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,00 % vol.;










 


minimum sugar-free extract: 16,0 g/l.




Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


 




Minimum total acidity:


3,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


 





Mitterberg rosato varietals (single- or multi-variety) or non-varietal







 


colour: pink;










 


aroma: delicate, pleasant, typical of the grape variety used;










 


taste: not much body, harmonious, elegant, fresh, typical of the grape variety or varieties used;










 


minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,00 % vol.;










 


minimum sugar-free extract: 15,0 g/l.




Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


 




Minimum total acidity:


3,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


 





Mitterberg frizzante varietals (single- or multi-variety) or non-varietal







 


foam: fine, long-lasting;










 


colour: typical of the grape variety used;










 


aroma: delicate, pleasant, fruity, typical of the grape variety used;










 


taste: dry or medium sweet, harmonious, typical of the grape variety or varieties used;










 


minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,00 % vol.;










 


minimum sugar-free extract: 15,0 g/l.




Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


 




Minimum total acidity:


3,5




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


 





Mitterberg passito varietals (single- or multi-variety) or non-varietal







 


colour: typical of the grape variety used;










 


aroma: pleasant, delicate, characteristic;










 


taste: medium sweet or sweet, full, harmonious, typical of the grape variety or varieties used;










 


minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 16,00 % vol.;










 


minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l.




Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


9,00




Minimum total acidity:


3,5




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


 




5.   Wine-making practices

a.   Specific oenological practices

‘Mitterberg’
Specific oenological practice
The various enrichment techniques provided for under EU legislation are permitted.
Blending with other musts or wines, including those from other production areas in Italy, is permitted up to a maximum volume of 15 %.
b.   Maximum yields

Mitterberg bianco, rosso and rosato
19 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare
Mitterberg varietals
18 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare
6.   Demarcated geographical area

The production area for grapes suitable for making ‘Mitterberg’ typical geographical indication wines comprises the entire administrative territory of the Province of Bolzano.
7.   Main wine grape variety(ies)

Bronner B.
Cabernet franc N. – Cabernet
Cabernet sauvignon N. – Cabernet
Carmenère N. – Cabernet nostrano
Chardonnay B.
Diolinoir N.
Johanniter B.
Kerner B.
Lagrein N.
Malvasia N. – Roter Malvasier
Manzoni bianco B. – Incrocio Manzoni 6.0.13 B.
Merlot N.
Moscato giallo B. – Muskateller
Moscato rosa Rs. – Rosen muskateller
Muscaris B.
Müller thurgau B. – Riesling x Sylvaner
Petit manseng B.
Petit verdot N.
Pinot bianco B. – Pinot
Pinot grigio – Pinot
Pinot nero N. – Pinot
Portoghese N. – Portugieser
Regent N.
Riesling italico B. – Riesling
Riesling italico B. – Welschriesling
Sauvignon B. – Sauvignon blanc
Schiava N.
Schiava gentile N. – Mittervernatsch
Schiava grigia N. – Grauvernatsch
Schiava grossa N. – Großvernatsch
Solaris B.
Souvignier gris B.
Sylvaner verde B. – Grüner Sylvaner
Syrah N. – Shiraz
Tannat N.
Tempranillo N.
Teroldego N.
Traminer aromatico Rs. – Gewürztraminer
Veltliner B.
Viogner B.
Zweigelt N.
8.   Description of the link(s)

‘Mitterberg’
The production area for ‘Mitterberg’ PGI wine benefits from extensive hilly areas with wonderful exposure and from certain soil characteristics. These factors are decisive in fostering a product of very high quality. The extremely varied morphological characteristics of the production area create a large number of different micro-climates that make it possible to grow numerous grape varieties, both native and otherwise. To the north, the Alps protect the production area from Arctic winds and the cold Atlantic climate, while to the south the area opens up to the inflow of beneficial warmth from the Mediterranean, which reaches even the interior of the Val Venosta and Valle Isarco valleys.
9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

NONE

Link to the product specification

https://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/15208


(1)  1 OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.