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 2022/C 353/03
Date: 2022-09-15
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Catalonia, Spain, consumer information, designation of origin, fortified wine, labelling, product designation, red wine, rosé wine, sparkling wine, white wine








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15.9.2022   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 353/3






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
(2022/C 353/03)
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

‘Cataluña / Catalunya’


PDO-ES-A1549-AM06


Date of communication: 20.6.2022


DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Extraction yield raised

DESCRIPTION:
The extraction yield has been raised from 70 to 74 litres of wine per 100 kg of grapes harvested.
This amendment concerns point 3 of the product specification and points 5.1 and 5.2 of the single document.
It is a standard amendment as it does not meet any of the criteria laid down in Article 14(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33.
REASONS:
Technological advances in the sector mean it is now possible to obtain higher fractions of must and wine from grapes harvested, without compromising the final quality of the product. Two clear examples in this regard are the possibility of using pectolytic enzymes and the already widespread presence of pneumatic presses in wineries.
2.   Application of the maximum production yield for Garnacha Roja and Xarello Rosado varieties

DESCRIPTION:
The yield limit for red varieties is 10 000 kg/ha. In the case of the red varieties Garnacha Roja / Garnacha Gris and Xarello Rosado, it is being raised to 12 000 kg/ha, which is equivalent to the limit for white varieties.
This amendment concerns point 5 of the product specification and point 5.2 of the single document.
It is a standard amendment as it does not meet any of the criteria laid down in Article 14(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33.
REASONS:
These are two grape varieties that are classified as being for red wine but which are fermented off skins (as when making white wine, without contact with the skins). It therefore makes more sense to apply the same maximum production yield established for white grape varieties instead of the limit for red varieties.
3.   New labelling indication ‘Catalunya Vinyeró’

DESCRIPTION.
Rules have been established for the use of the indication ‘CATALUNYA VINYERÓ’ to distinguish winegrower producers. Use of this indication may be requested by winegrower producers who make all their wines exclusively from grapes they have grown in their own vineyards.
This amendment concerns point 8.3 of the product specification and point 9 of the single document.
It is a standard amendment as it does not meet any of the criteria laid down in Article 14(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33.
REASONS:
Under Article 20(6) of Law 2/2020 of 5 March 2020 on winegrowing in Catalonia, it is a requirement for the product specification to include a specific indication making it possible to distinguish winegrowers and winemakers that grow the grapes they use in their own wines. This amendment is also intended to distinguish between wines made by the same grape producers.
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1.   Name(s)

Cataluña
Catalunya
2.   Geographical indication type

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







1.


Wine










3.


Liqueur wine










8.


Semi-sparkling wine




4.   Description of the wine(s)

1.   White wine

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
These wines are modern and innovative. Their colour ranges from pale yellow with greenish hints to intense golden tones. The wines’ aromatic intensity is medium to high, and they are more or less structured depending on vine yield. They feature moderate acidity and a good alcohol content, and leave the drinker wanting to take another sip. Floral and/or fruity notes are predominant in the younger wines, while wood-ageing lends the matured wines tertiary aromas characterised by vanilla and even toasted tones. The young wines are light and fresh, while the more mature wines are more unctuous and reminiscent of the barrels in which they are aged.






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Maximum sulphur dioxide: 200 mg/l if the sugar content is less than 5 g/l and 250 mg/l if it is 5 g/l or higher.










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For limits that have not been specified, the legislation in force will apply.










General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


10 




Minimum total acidity


3,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


13,33 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




2.   Rosé wine

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
These wines are modern and innovative. The colour can vary from bright red with shimmering violet tints to onion skin hues, passing through a range of intermediate orange tones. The aromatic intensity is medium to high and the wines vary in structure depending on the vine yield. Good alcoholic strength and a finish that encourages continued consumption. Light, fresh and balanced.






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Maximum sulphur dioxide: 200 mg/l if the sugar content is less than 5 g/l and 250 mg/l if it is 5 g/l or higher.










*


For limits that have not been specified, the legislation in force will apply.










General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


10,5 




Minimum total acidity


3,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


13,33 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




3.   Red wine

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
Depending on ageing, their colour ranges from an intense cherry colour to faint ruby with a hint of ochre. The wines’ aromatic intensity is medium to high, with the extent of their structure depending on the vine yield. They feature moderate acidity and a good alcohol content, and leave the drinker wanting to take another sip. The young wines are light and full of flavour, whereas fermenting and/or ageing in wooden barrels leads to well-rounded and longer-lasting wines that are mild but structured.






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Volatile acidity may exceed 1 mEq/l for each degree of alcoholic strength in excess of 11 % and year of ageing, up to 20 mEq/l.










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Maximum sulphur dioxide: 150 mg/l if the sugar content is less than 5 g/l and 200 mg/l if it is 5 g/l or higher.










*


For limits that have not been specified, the legislation in force must apply.










General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


11,5 




Minimum total acidity


3,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


13,33 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




4.   Semi-sparkling wine

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
The characteristics must be the same as those described in the above paragraphs for the wine colour in question, but with the added presence of bubbles. The wines are balanced and fresh, with a slight tingling sensation due to the release of carbon dioxide.






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Maximum sulphur dioxide: if the sugar content is below 5 g/l, 200 mg/l for whites and rosés and 150 mg/l for reds; if the sugar content is 5 g/l or above, 250 mg/l for whites and rosés and 200 mg/l for reds.










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For limits that have not been specified, the legislation in force must apply.










General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


7 




Minimum total acidity


3,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


13,33 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




5.   Liqueur wine

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
Liqueur wines range from opaque, intense colours to the more evolved tones described for whites and reds, even reaching amber shades depending on maturity. The wines have a slight warmth, with more fruity aromas in those not subject to wood-ageing, while aldehyde and dried fruit flavours characterise the more mature wines. They are warm and unctuous, with a long finish.






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Volatile acidity may exceed 1 mEq/l for each degree of alcoholic strength in excess of 11 % and year of ageing, up to 20 mEq/l.










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Maximum sulphur dioxide: 150 mg/l if the sugar content is less than 5 g/l and 200 mg/l if it is 5 g/l or higher.










*


For limits that have not been specified, the legislation in force must apply.










General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


15 




Minimum total acidity


3,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


13,33 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




6.   Lower-alcohol whites, rosés and reds (xispejant)

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
See the descriptions of whites, rosés and reds above.






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Maximum sulphur dioxide: if the sugar content is below 5 g/l, 200 mg/l for whites and rosés and 150 mg/l for reds; if the sugar content is equal to or greater than 5 g/l, 250 mg/l for whites and rosés and 200 mg/l for reds;










*


For limits that have not been specified, the legislation in force must apply.










General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


4,5 




Minimum total acidity


3,5 grams per litre 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

5.1.   Specific oenological practices

1.   Restriction relating to winemaking

The utmost care must be exercised when harvesting the grapes. The wines covered by this PDO may only be made with healthy grapes that are ripe enough to produce wines with a minimum natural alcoholic strength of 9.5 % vol. or above for zone CII and 10 % vol. or above for zone CIII, as required by EU legislation.
Appropriate pressure is applied to extract the must or wine and separate it from the grape skins, ensuring that no more than 74 litres of wine are yielded from every 100 kg of harvested grapes.
5.2.   Maximum yields









1.


White varieties
12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare












2.


 
88,8 hectolitres per hectare












3.


Red varieties
10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare












4.


 
74 hectolitres per hectare












5.


Xarel·lo rosado and Garnatxa roja or Garnacha gris varieties
12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare












6.


 
88,8 hectolitres per hectare




6.   Demarcated geographical area

Abrera
Agramunt: former annexed district of Montclar
Aguilar de Segarra
Agullana
Aiguamúrcia
Albagés, l’
Albi, l’
Albiol, l’
Albons
Aleixar, l’
Alfarràs
Alcarràs: Parcels 9022, 9017 and 9005 in cadastral polygon 6 and parcels 3, 57, 9001, 9003, 9004, 9007 and 9027 in cadastral polygon 15
Albinyana
Alcover
Alella
Alforja
Algerri
Alió
Almacelles: parcels 25, 180, 193 and 196 in cadastral polygon 5
Almenar
Almoster
Alòs de Balaguer
Alpicat
Altafulla
Ametlla de Mar, l’
Almetlla de Segarra, l’
Arbeca
Arboç, l’
Arenys de Mar
Arenys de Munt
Argentera, l’
Argentona
Arnes
Artés
Artesa de Segre
Ascó
Avinyó
Avinyonet de Penedès
Avinyonet de Puigventós
Badalona
Balaguer
Balsareny
Banyeres del Penedès
Barberà de la Conca
Barcelona, parcel 1 in cadastral polygon 1
Baronia de Rialb
Batea
Begues
Begur
Belianes
Bellaguarda
Bellcaire d’Empordà
Bellmunt del Priorat
Bellprat
Bellvei
Benissanet
Bigues i Riells
Bisbal d’Empordà, la
Bisbal del Penedès, la
Bisbal de Falset, la
Biure
Blancafort
Boadella i les Escaules
Bonastre
Borges Blanques, las: parcels 30 and 96 in cadastral polygon 9, parcels 114, 165 and 167 in cadastral polygon 21 and parcels 118, 119 and 120 in cadastral polygon 22
Borges del Camp, les
Bot
Botarell
Bovera
Bràfim
Bruc, el
Cabacés
Cabanes
Cabanyes, les
Cabassers
Cabra del Camp
Cabrera d'Igualada
Cabrera de Mar
Cabrils
Cadaqués
Calafell
Calders
Caldes de Montbui, parcel 57 in cadastral polygon 1 and parcel 12 of cadastral polygon 2
Calella
Callús
Calonge
Cambrils
Canonja, la
Canovelles
Cantallops
Canyelles
Capafons
Capellades
Capçanes
Capmany
Cardedeu
Cardona
Carme
Caseres
Castell-Platja d'Aro
Castell de Mur: annexed districts of Cellers and Guardia de Tremp
Castellbisbal
Castellet i la Gornal
Castellfollit del Boix
Castellgalí
Castellnou de Bages
Castelló de Farfanya
Castellolí
Castellvell del Camp
Castellví de la Marca
Castellví de Rosanes
Catllar, el
Cervelló
Cervià de les Garrigues
Cistella
Ciutadilla
Colera
Collbató
Colldejou
Conca de Dalt
Conesa
Constantí
Copons
Corbera de Llobregat
Corçà
Corbera d'Ebre
Cornudella de Montsant
Creixell
Cruïlles; Monells i Sant Sadurní de l’Heura
Cubells, parcel 90 in cadastral polygon 7
Cubelles
Cunit
Darnius
Duesaigües
Esparraguera
Espluga Calba, l’
Espluga de Francolí, l’
Espolla
Falset
Fatarella, la
Febró, la
Figuera, la
Figueres
Figuerola del Camp
Flix
Floresta, la
Fogars de Montclús
Fonollosa
Font-rubí
Foradada
Forallac
Forés
Franqueses del Vallès
Fulleda
Gaià
Gandesa
Garcia
Garidells, els
Garriguella
Gavet de la Conca and its annexed districts Sant Cristofol de la Vall, Sant Martí de Barcedana and Sant Miquel de la Vall
Gelida
Gimenells i el Pla de la Font
Ginestar
Granada, la
Granollers
Granyanella
Granyena de Segarra
Gratallops
Guiamets, els
Guimerà
Horta de Sant Joan
Hostalets de Pierola, els
Igualada
Isona i Conca Dellà and its annexed districts Conques, Figuerola d'Orcau, Orcau-Basturs and Sant Romà d'Abella
Ivars d'Urgell
Ivars de Noguera
Jonquera, la
Jorba
Juncosa
Juneda: Parcel 487 in cadastral polygon 5, parcels 14, 15, 16, 33, 34 and 37 in cadastral polygon 12 and parcels 3, 4 and 5 in cadastral polygon 13
Llacuna, la
Llançà
Llardecans
Lleida: annexed districts of Raimat and Sucs
Llers
Lliçà d’Amunt
Llimiana
Lloar, el
Llorenç del Penedès
Lloret de Mar
Maials
Maldà
Manresa
Marçà
Margalef
Marsà
Martorell
Martorelles
Masarac
Masllorenç
Masnou, el
Masó, la
Maspujols
Masquefa
Masroig, el
Massoteres
Mataró
Mediona
Menàrguens
Milà, el
Miravet
Molar, el
Mollet de Peralada
Montgat
Monistrol de Calders
Montblanc
Montbrió del Camp
Montferri
Montmell, el
Montoliu de Segarra
Montornès de Segarra
Montornès del Vallès
Mont-ral
Mont-ras
Mont-roig del Camp
Móra d'Ebre
Móra la Nova
Morell
Morera de Montsant, la, and its annexed district Scala-dei
Mura
Nalec
Navarcles
Navàs
Nou de Gaià, la
Nulles
Òdena
Olèrdola
Olesa de Bonesvalls
Olivella
Omells de na Gaia, els
Omellons, els
Orpí
Òrrius
Os de Balaguer
Pacs del Penedès
Palafrugell
Palamós
Palau-sator
Palau-saverdera
Pallaresos, els
Palma d'Ebre, la
Pals
Pau
Pedret i Marzà
Penelles
Perafort
Peralada
Perelló, el
Piera
Pinell de Brai, el
Pira
Pla de la Font, el
Pla de Santa Maria, el
Pla del Penedès, el
Pla del Penedès
Pobla de Cérvoles, la
Pobla de Claramunt, la
Pobla de Mafumet, la
Pobla de Massaluca, la
Pobla de Montornès, la
Pobla de Segur
Poboleda
Pont d'Armentera, el
Pont de Molins,
Pont de Vilomara i Rocafort, el
Pontons
Porrera
Port de la Selva, el
Portbou
Pradell de la Teixeta, el
Prades
Prat del Compte
Preixana
Preixens
Premià de Dalt
Premià de Mar
Puigdàlber
Puigpelat
Querol
Rabós
Rajadell
Rasquera
Regencós
Renau
Reus
Riba-roja d'Ebre
Riera de Gaià, la
Riudecanyes
Riudecols
Riudoms
Riumors
Roca del Vallès, la
Roda de Barà
Rodonyà
Rocafort de Queralt
Roses
Rourell, el
Sabadell: The Can Gambús estate with cadastral reference no 28003001 DG2020A, with an area of 2 hectares
Salàs de Pallars
Sallent
Salomó
Sant Cebrià de Vallalta
Sant Climent Sescebes
Sant Cugat de Sesgarrigues
Sant Esteve Sesrovires
Sant Feliu de Buixalleu
Sant Feliu de Codines
Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Sant Fost de Campsentelles
Sant Fruitós de Bages
Sant Iscle de Vallalta
Sant Jaume dels Domenys
Sant Joan de Vilatorrada
Sant Jordi Desvalls
Sant Llorenç Savall
Sant Llorens d'Hortons
Sant Martí de Riucorb
Sant Martí de Tous
Sant Martí Sarroca
Sant Martí Vell
Sant Mateu de Bages
Sant Pere de Ribes
Sant Pere de Riudebitlles
Sant Pol de Mar
Sant Quintí de Mediona
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
Sant Salvador de Guardiola
Santa Cristina d'Aro
Santa Margarida i els Monjos
Santa Maria de Miralles
Santa Maria d'Oló
Santa Oliva
Santa Fe del Penedès
Santa Maria de Martorelles
Santa Margarida de Montbui
Santpedor
Sarral
Secuita, la
Selva del Camp, la
Selva de Mar, la
Senan
Sentmenat
Sitges
Siurana d’Empordà
Solivella
Sort
Subirats
Súria
Talamanca
Talarn
Tallada d’Empordà
Tarragona
Tàrrega
Tarrés
Teià
Terrades
Tiana
Tivissa
Tordera
Torrebesses, parcels 247 and 283 of cadastral polygon 6
Torre de Claramunt, la
Torre de Fontaubella, la
Torre de l'Espanyol, la
Torredembarra
Torrefarrera
Torrelavit
Torrelles de Foix
Torrent
Torroella de Montgrí
Torroja del Priorat
Tortellà
Tremp, the former municipality, and the annexed districts Gurb, Palau de Noguera, Puigcercós, Suterranya and Vilamitjana
Ullà
Ulldemolins
Vallbona de les Monges
Vallbona d'Anoia
Vallclara
Vallfogona de Riucorb
Vallgorguina
Vallirana
Vall-llobrega
Vallromanes
Valls
Vandellós i l’Hospitalet de l’Infant
Vallmoll
Vendrell, el
Ventalló
Verdú
Vespella
Vilademuls
Vila-rodona
Vilafant
Vilafranca del Penedès
Vilagrassa: parcel 92 of cadastral polygon 4
Vilajuïga
Vilalba dels Arcs
Vilallonga del Camp
Vilamalla
Vilamaniscle
Vilanant
Vilanova del Camí
Vilanova d'Escornalbou
Vilanova de Prades
Vilanova i la Geltrú
Vilanova del Vallès
Vila-seca
Vilassar de Dalt
Vilassar de Mar
Vilabella
Vilaverd
Vilella Alta, la
Vilella Baixa, la
Vilosell, el
Vilobí del Penedès
Vilopriu
Vimbodí
Vinaixa
Vinebre
Vinyols i els Arcs”
7.   Wine grapes variety(ies)

GARNACHA TINTA - LLADONER
PARELLADA - MONTONEC
PARELLADA - MONTONEGA
XARELLO - CARTOIXA
XARELLO - PANSA BLANCA
XARELLO - PANSAL
8.   Description of the link(s)

8.1.   Wine

The marked Mediterranean influence produces smooth, dense wines, with relatively low acidity, a high alcohol content and aromas that, particularly in the case of red wines, improve with age. The bright sunshine enjoyed by our region boosts the development of the intense colours — red in particular — that are so typical of our wines.
Silt and loam are the predominant soil textures, lending body and structure to both white and red varieties and producing reds with even more colour.
The broad range of varieties of grape existing in Catalonia is even more proof of the openness to the world that has always characterised Catalans. It is also the reflection of a long history of wine-making in the region. According to a quote from Pere Gil dating back to 1600: ‘Wines are made throughout Catalonia, in both maritime and Mediterranean areas ... The wines of Catalonia are typically strong and very good. They make all kinds of wines ...’ Jaume Ciurana (1980) described a basic unity in all Catalan wines, which gives a common characteristic to all of them: dedication, desire for improvement and a spirit of achievement in the people that made them.
8.2.   Semi-sparkling wine

The chalky soils produce wines that are vibrant, aromatic and extremely refined.
Bringing forward the harvesting date makes it possible to obtain a lower alcoholic strength and greater acidity. Coupled with the presence of naturally occurring carbon dioxide, this gives the wines their characteristic refreshing sensation.
Catalan society has a historical and cultural link with wines featuring naturally occurring carbon dioxide, as demonstrated by Catalonia’s major sparkling wine production industry, whose origins date back to the first half of the nineteenth century.
8.3.   Liqueur wine

The marked Mediterranean influence and the texture of the soils already described for the wine category act in the same way in liqueur wines under the PDO Cataluña/Catalunya, giving them a great deal of intensity in colour and aroma, body and medium to low acidity.
Liqueur wines are frequently the digestif of choice at many Catalan tables, with this type of wine paired with assorted nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts) and dried fruit (raisins, figs, apricots) in the traditional Catalan dessert known as ‘postres de músic’ (‘musician’s dessert’).
9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

Legal framework:
In national legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
The term ‘xispejant’ may optionally be included on the labels of whites, rosés or reds with lower alcoholic strength produced by deliberately interrupting fermentation.
The indication ‘CATALUNYA VINYERÓ’ may be added to the product label to distinguish the status of winegrower producers. Use of this indication may be requested by winegrower producers who make all their wines exclusively from grapes they have grown in their own vineyards.

Link to the product specification

https://incavi.gencat.cat/.content/005-normativa/plecs-condicions-do-catalanes/Arxius-plecs/DOP-Cat-control-de-canvis.pdf


(1)  OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.