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 2023/C 198/10
Date: 2023-06-06
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Dolj, Gorj, Mehedinti, Olt, Romania, Vâlcea, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, product designation, red wine, white wine








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6.6.2023   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 198/21






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
(2023/C 198/10)
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

‘Dealurile Olteniei’


PGI-RO-A1095-AM01


Date of communication: 16 March 2023


DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Inclusion of new municipalities in the demarcated geographical area of the PGI

We request the amendment of the specification to extend the demarcated area for the production of still wines bearing the ‘Dealurile Olteniei’ geographical indication to the municipality/village of Ișalnița, located in Dolj County.
The municipality of Ișalnița – made up of the village of Ișalnița – is located in the administrative territory and immediate vicinity of several towns and villages that are a part of the PGI area, where quality wines are currently produced. It therefore enjoys ecopedoclimatic conditions which are suitable for vine-growing and are similar to those of the Dealurile Olteniei PGI area.
The municipality of Ișalnița borders the municipality of Almăj to the North, the municipality of Șimnicu de Sus to the East, the municipality of Breasta and the town of Craiova to the South, and the municipality of Coțofenii din Dos to the West, which are all part of the demarcated geographical area of the Dealurile Olteniei PGI specification.
Chapter III of the specification and point 6 of the single document have been amended.
2.   Correction of the name of a wine grape variety

The specification has been amended to correct the name of a wine grape variety and to accurately indicate it as provided for in national legislation.
The amendment has been made to indicate the name of the Saint Emilion wine-making variety as laid down in Order No 273/2020 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development approving the list of wine grape varieties which may be planted, replanted and grafted in Romania for the purpose of wine production.
Chapters IV, V and VI of the specification and point 7 of the single document have been amended.
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1.   Name(s)

Dealurile Olteniei
2.   Geographical indication type

PGI – Protected Geographical Indication
3.   Categories of grapevine product







1.


Wine




4.   Description of the wine(s)

1.   Analytical and organoleptic characteristics – white/rosé wines
CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
White wines
Colour: ranging from an almost colourless green to straw yellow, greenish-yellow, and yellowish-white with greenish shades.
Smell: exotic fruits with mineral, vanilla and buttery notes.
Taste: full-bodied, lively and refreshing, with medium acidity.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


15,00 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


10,00 




Minimum total acidity


4,00  in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


18 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


150 




2.   Analytical and organoleptic characteristics – red wines
CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
Red wines
Colour: ranging from ruby red to deep red, from pale ruby red to deep ruby red.
Smell: scents ranging from red fruit to vegetal aromas, with notes of vanilla, chocolate, and spices.
Taste: full-bodied, round, and tannic.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


15,00 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


10,00 




Minimum total acidity


4,00  in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


20 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


200 




5.   Wine-making practices

5.1.   Specific wine-making practices

1.   Wine-making practices

Cultivation method
Plantation density is a minimum of 3 000 plants per hectare.
5.2.   Maximum yields







1.


Merlot, Băbească Neagră, Burgund Mare
17 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










2.


Pinot gris, Riesling Italian, Riesling de Rhin, Fetească albă, Fetească regală, Crâmpoșie selecționată, and Saint Emilion varieties
15 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










3.


Cabernet Sauvignon, Novac, Negru de Drăgăşani, Dornfelder, Marcelan
15 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










4.


Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel
13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










5.


Muscat Ottonel, Tămâioasă Românească, Tămâioasă roză, Fetească Neagră
12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










6.


Viognier, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Cabernet Franc
10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










7.


Merlot, Băbească Neagră, Burgund Mare
125 hectolitres per hectare










8.


Pinot gris, Riesling Italian, Riesling de Rhin, Fetească albă, Fetească regală, Crâmpoșie selecționată
110 hectolitres per hectare










9.


Cabernet Sauvignon, Novac, Negru de Drăgăşani, Dornfelder, Marcelan
110 hectolitres per hectare










10.


Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Saint Emilion
97 hectolitres per hectare










11.


Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel
95 hectolitres per hectare










12.


Fetească Neagră
90 hectolitres per hectare










13.


Muscat Ottonel, Tămâioasă Românească, Tămâioasă roză
87 hectolitres per hectare










14.


Viognier, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Cabernet Franc
65 hectolitres per hectare




6.   Demarcated geographical area

WINE-GROWING ZONE CI
Olt County






—


Municipality of Iancu Jianu – village of Iancu Jianu










—


Municipality of Oboga – village of Oboga










—


Municipality of Strejeşti – villages of Strejeştii de Sus, Colibaşi










—


Municipality of Cârlogani – village of Cârlogani










—


Municipality of Pleşoiu – village of Schitu din Deal










—


Town of Piatra-Olt










—


Municipality of Bistriţa Nouă – village of Bistriţa Nouă




Vâlcea County






—


Municipality of Drăgăşani – towns: Drăgăşani, Zlătărei, Zărneni, Valea Caselor; Bârsanu, Capu Dealului










—


Municipality of Suteşti – villages of Suteşti, Mitrofani, Verdea, Racu, Izvoraşu, Măzili, Boroşeşti










—


Municipality of Ştefăneşti – villages of Dobruşa, Condoieşti, Şerbănesti, Ştefăneşti










—


Municipality of Prundeni – villages of Prundeni, Călina, Zăvideni










—


Municipality of Lungeşti – villages of Lungeşti, Carcadieşti, Fumureni, Stăneşti-Lunca










—


Municipality of Orleşti – villages of Procopoaia, Scaioşi, Orleşti, Silea










—


Municipality of Scundu – villages of Scundu, Avrămeşti, Blejani, Crângu










—


Municipality of Olanu – villages of Olanu, Casa Veche, Cioboţi










—


Municipality of Ioneşti – villages of Fişcălia, Ioneşti










—


Municipality of Creţeni – villages of Creţeni, Mreneşti, Streminoasa, Izvoru










—


Municipality of Guşoeni – villages of Guşoeni, Măgureni, Spârleni, Guşoianca, Burdăleşti










—


Municipality of Amărăşti – villages of Nemoiu, Padina, Amărăşti, Palanga, Mereşeşti, Teiul










—


Municipality of Glăvile – villages of Glăvile, Olteanca, Jaroştea, Voiculeasa, Aninoasa










—


Municipality of Şuşani – villages of Şuşani, Uşurei, Stoiculeşti, Sârbi, Râmeşti










—


Municipality of Mădulari – villages of Mădulari, Bănţeşti, Bălşoara, Mamu, Dimuleşti










—


Municipality of Tetoiu – villages of Tetoiu, Ţepeşti










—


Municipality of Stăneşti – villages of Stăneşti, Linia Dealului










—


Municipality of Fârtăţeşti – villages of Fârtăţeşti, Giuleşti, Dejoi, Seciu, Becşani










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Municipality of Măciuca – villages of Oveselu, Bocşa, Zăvoieni, Măciuceni, Botorani, Măldăreşti










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Municipality of Valea Mare – villages of Valea Mare, Pietroasa, Delureni, Mărgineni










—


Municipality of Făureşti – village of Budeşti










—


Municipality of Laloşu – villages of Laloşu, Bălceşti, Goruneşti










—


Municipality of Zătreni – villages of Zătreni, Lăcusteni










—


Municipality of Iancu Jianu – village of Iancu Jianu










—


Municipality of Oboga – village of Oboga










—


Municipality of Strejeşti – villages of Strejeştii de Sus, Colibaşi










—


Municipality of Cârlogani – village of Cârlogani










—


Municipality of Pleşoiu – village of Schitu din Deal




Dolj County






—


Town: Craiova – Municipality of Șimnicu de Jos










—


Municipality of Şimnicu de Sus – villages of Șimnicu de Sus, Duțulești










—


Municipality of Coşoveni – villages of Coşoveni, Cârcea










—


Municipality of Leu – village of Leu










—


Municipality of Dioşti – villages of Dioşti, Ciocăneşti










—


Municipality of Scăeşti – village of Valea lui Pătru










—


Municipality of Coţofenii din Dos – village of Mihăiţa










—


Municipality of Almăj – villages of Almăj, Coţofenii din Faţă










—


Municipality of Brădeşti – village of Brădeşti










—


Municipality of Ișalnița – village of Ișalnița










—


Municipality of Melineşti – villages of Melineşti, Negoieşti, Bodăieşti










—


Municipality of Goieşti – village of Goieşti










—


Municipality of Secu – village of Secu










—


Municipality of Seaca de Pădure – villages of Seaca de Pădure, Veleni










—


Municipality of Predeşti – villages of Predeşti, Pleşoi










—


Municipality of Breasta – villages of Breasta, Valea Lungului










—


Municipality of Gogoşu – villages of Gogoşu, Ştefănel










—


Municipality of Botoşeşti Paia – village of Botoşeşti Paia










—


Municipality of Brabova – village of Brabova










—


Municipality of Greceşti – villages of Greceşti, Bărboi










—


Municipality of Cernăteşti – village of Cernăteşti










—


Municipality of Argetoaia – villages of Argetoaia, Băranu, Leordoasa, Piria, Malumnic, Iordăchești, Berbeșu










—


Town: Segarcea










—


Municipality of Segarcea










—


Municipality of Podari – villages of Podari, Livezi










—


Municipality of Calopăr – villages of Calopăr, Belcinu










—


Municipality of Drănic – villages of Drănic, Padea










—


Municipality of Lipovu – villages of Lipovu, Lipovu de Sus










—


Municipality of Valea Stanciului – village of Valea Stanciului










—


Municipality of Cerăt – villages of Cerăt, Malaica




WINE-GROWING ZONE CII
Mehedinți County






—


Town: Drobeta Turnu Severin










—


Municipality of Şimian – villages of Poroina, Ergheviţa, Cerneţi










—


Municipality of Izvoru Bârzii – villages of Izvoru Bârzii, Halânga










—


Municipality of Malovăţ – villages of Malovăţ, Colibaşi, Lazu, Negreşti










—


Municipality of Brezniţa-Ocol – villages of Brezniţa-Ocol, Şuşiţa










—


Municipality of Prunişor – village of Prunişor










—


Municipality of Corcova – villages of Corcova, Pârvuleşti, Gârbovăţu de Jos, Imoasa, Jirov










—


Municipality of Broşteni – villages of Broşteni, Căpăţâneşti, Lupşa de Jos, Meriş










—


Municipality of Floreşti – village of Floreşti










—


Municipality of Căzăneşti – villages of Căzăneşti, Severineşti, Valea Coșuștei, Valea Alunului










—


Municipality of Şişeşti – village of Şişeşti










—


Municipality of Ilovăţ – village of Ilovăţ










—


Municipality of Greci – village of Greci










—


Municipality of Oprişor – villages of Oprişor, Prisăceaua










—


Municipality of Punghina – villages of Punghina, Drincea, Satu Nou










—


Municipality of Bălăciţa – villages of Bălăciţa, Dobra, Gvardiniţa










—


Municipality of Bâcleş – village of Bâcleş










—


Municipality of Dumbrava – village of Dumbrava de Jos










—


Municipality of Dârvari – village of Dârvari










—


Municipality of Obârşia de Câmp – villages of Obârşia de Câmp, Izimşa










—


Municipality of Cujmir – village of Cujmir










—


Municipality of Vânători – village of Vânători










—


Municipality of Vlădaia – villages of Vlădaia, Scorila, Almăjel, Ştircoviţa










—


Municipality of Pădina – village of Pădina Mare










—


Municipality of Corlăţel – villages of Corlăţel, Valea Anilor










—


Town of Vânju Mare – villages of Vânju Mare, Nicolae Bălcescu, Oreviţa Mare, Bucura, Traian










—


Municipality of Livezile – villages of Livezile, Valea Izvorului, Izvorul Aneştilor










—


Municipality of Rogova – villages of Rogova, Poroiniţa










—


Municipality of Vânjuleţ – villages of Vânjuleţ, Hotărani










—


Municipality of Devesel – village of Scăpău










—


Municipality of Poroina Mare – villages of Poroina Mare, Fântânile Negre, Şipotu




Dolj County






—


Municipality of Plenița – village of Plenița










—


Municipality of Caraula – village of Caraula










—


Municipality of Vârtop – village of Vârtop










—


Municipality of Izvoare – village of Izvoare










—


Municipality of Perişor – village of Perişor










—


Municipality of Giubega – village of Giubega










—


Municipality of Vela – villages of Vela, Gubaucea, Bucovicior










—


Municipality of Radovan – village of Radovan










—


Municipality of Orodel – villages of Orodel, Cornu, Teiu










—


Municipality of Cetate – village of Cetate










—


Municipality of Unirea – village of Unirea










—


Municipality of Moţăţei – villages of Moţăţei, Dobridor










—


Municipality of Maglavit – villages of Maglavit, Hunia










—


Municipality of Galicea Mare – village of Galicea Mare










—


Municipality of Afumaţi – villages of Afumaţi, Boureni




Gorj County






—


Municipality of Scoarţa – villages of Scoarţa, Pişteştii din Deal, Bobu










—


Municipality of Runcu – villages of Dobriţa, Bâltişoara, Bâlta, Valea Mare










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Municipality of Bălăneşti – villages of Bălăneşti, Glodeni, Voiteştii din Deal










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Municipality of Cruşeţ – villages of Cruşeţ, Slămneşti, Văluţa, Slăvuţa










—


Municipality of Turburea – villages of Poiana, Cocorova, Şipotu










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Municipality of Stoina – villages of Stoina, Ciorari, Mieluşei










—


Municipality of Căpreni – villages of Căpreni, Dealu Spirei










—


Municipality of Stejari – villages of Stejari, Băceşti, Dealu Leului, Piscoiu










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Municipality of Hurezani – villages of Hurezani, Busuioci




7.   Wine grape variety(ies)

Băbească neagră N – Grossmuttertraube, Hexentraube, Crăcana, Rară neagră, Căldărușă, Serecsia
Cabernet Franc N
Cabernet Sauvignon N – Petit Vidure, Bourdeos tinto
Chardonnay B – Gentil blanc, Pinot blanc Chardonnay
Crâmpoşie selecţionată B
Dornfelder N
Fetească albă B – Păsărească albă, Poama fetei, Mädchentraube, Leanyka, Leanka
Fetească neagră N – Schwarze Mädchentraube, Poama fetei neagră, Păsărească neagră, Coada rândunicii
Fetească regală B – Königliche Mädchentraube, Königsast, Kiralyleanka, Dănășană, Galbenă de Ardeal
Marcelan N
Muscat Ottonel B – Muscat Ottonel blanc
Negru de Drăgășani N
Novac N
Pinot Gris G – Affumé, Grauer Burgunder, Grauburgunder, Grauer Mönch, Pinot cendré, Pinot Grigio, Ruländer
Riesling de Rhin B – Weisser Riesling, White Riesling, Riesling Renano, Rheinriesling
Riesling Italian B – Olasz Riesling, Olaszriesling, Welschriesling
Saint Emilion B – Trebbiano Toscano, Ugni blanc, Trebbiano
Sangiovese N – Brunello di Montalcino, Morellino
Sauvignon B – Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah N – Shiraz, Petit Syrah
Touriga Franca R – Touriga Francesca
Touriga Nacional R
Tămâioasă românească B – Busuioacă de Moldova, Muscat blanc à petit grains
Tămâioasă românească B – Rumänische Weihrauchtraube, Tamianka, Tămâioasă albă de Drăgășani
Tămâioasă roză Rs – Muscat rouge de Frontignan
Viognier B – Petit Vionnier, Viogne, Galopine, Vugava bijela
Zinfandel N
8.   Description of the link(s)

8.1.   Details of the geographical area

Due to the proximity of the Danube river, the land strip located between the river and the Carpathian Mountains imparts unique characteristics to the wines produced in the demarcated area of the Dealurile Olteniei geographical indication.
From a meteorological point of view, the area enjoys high solar radiation, good heliothermal resources, and the lowest average precipitation level in the country.
Rainfall is moderate, and together with the long periods of sunshine and the high temperatures, it ensures good biosynthesis of anthocyanins and aromas in the skin of the grapes of well-established red or aromatic varieties.
The land in the Dealurile Olteniei PGI area, located on rust-brown zonal soil, is extremely varied: in geo-pedological terms, the strata are mostly made up of reddish brown, red lithic and eumezobasic brown soils, lithosols, and regosols.
The vineyard soils of the Dealurle Olteniei PGI area are highly favourable to vine-growing, and meet all the vines’ needs in terms of water and nutrients in most years.
The climate and soil conditions are ideal for growing grape varieties intended for the production of red wines with a geographical indication. The irreproachable quality of the red wines is due in equal part to the grape varieties and to the natural environment, in particular the well-exposed slopes.
In 1900, G. N. Nicoleanu expressed the view that the Severin and Drîncei vineyards were the most famous places in the country for the excellent red wines produced from Pinot Noir and Merlot grapes. Statistical data issued in 1899 indicate that Oltenia’s five counties (Dolj, Mehedinți, Romanați, Vâlcea and Gorj) covered 30 % of Romania’s wine-growing area, made up of 32 counties, and that Dolj, Mehedinti and Romanați alone accounted for 34 % of the total production of red wine.
The soil is permeable, clayey and sandy, while the subsoil is clayey and reddish, with silt-sized particles, which creates excellent conditions for vines to grow and bear fruit. The iron and manganese migration to the plant considerably influence the accumulation of colouring substances (Dinu, 1998).
All the soil and climate conditions favour vine cultivation and the production of high quality wines, typical for the Dealurile Olteniei area. Grapes obtained from vines carefully positioned according to the ‘potential’ of the land can lead to outstanding results in producing wines with a geographical indication.
8.2.   Causal interaction between the area and the product

Vineyards are planted on large, unobstructed slopes facing South, East or West. There is an average of 1 550 hours of sunshine a year and the daily temperatures from April to September total an average of 3 340 °C.
The soils on the platform are characterised by the presence of white luvisols, planosols and brown podzolic soils. There are brown illuvial clay soils on the narrow, well drained, upper slopes and terraces, brown and eumezobasic soils and regosols on the slopes, and reddish brown soils on terraces.
The average annual temperature and the average temperature of the warmest summer months (July and August) are reflected by a high heliothermal index. Thanks to the August and September temperatures, grapes can ripen perfectly and develop considerable sugar content, especially if they are harvested at extreme points of ripeness or when they begin to raisin.
9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

Marketing conditions
Legal framework:
In national legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
No additional provisions

Link to the product specification

https://www.onvpv.ro/sites/default/files/caiet_sarcini_vin_ig_dl_olteniei_modif_cf_cererii_902_04.05.2022_no_track_changes.pdf


(1)  OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.