Publication of an application for amendment of a specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 105 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council 2023/C 255/08
Date: 2023-07-20
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Lisbon and the Tagus Valley, Portugal, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, product designation, quality control of agricultural products, red wine, rosé wine, sparkling wine, white wine








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20.7.2023   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 255/13






Publication of an application for amendment of a specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 105 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council
(2023/C 255/08)
This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) within two months from the date of this publication.
REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

‘Tejo’


PGI-PT-A1547-AM01


Date of application: 8.3.2017

1.   Rules applicable to the amendment

Article 105 of Regulation (EU) n° 1308/2013 – Non-minor modification
2.   Description and reasons for amendment

2.1.   Information concerning the applicant

Description: Update of information concerning the applicant
Reasons: The information is out of date so an update is required. This is necessary to ensure that the specification complies with the applicable legislation and to clarify the previous description provided.
This amendment does not concern the single document.
Points amended (product specification): ‘Other information’ - Applicant's details
2.2.   Information concerning stakeholders

Description: Deletion of information concerning stakeholders.
Reasons: Due to a misunderstanding, the details of the applicant had been mistakenly entered in this field. This information has now been deleted. This is necessary to ensure that the specification complies with the applicable legislation and to clarify the previous description provided.
This amendment does not concern the single document.
Points amended (product specification): ‘Other information’- Stakeholders.
2.3.   Information concerning the control bodies

Description: Update to information concerning the control bodies
Reasons: The information is out of date so an update is required. This is necessary to ensure that the specification complies with the applicable legislation and to clarify the previous description provided.
This amendment does not concern the single document.
Points amended (product specification): ‘Other information’ – Information concerning the control bodies.
2.4.   Information concerning competent supervisory authorities

Description: Update to information concerning the competent authorities.
Reasons: The information is out of date so an update is required. This is necessary to ensure that the specification complies with the applicable legislation and to clarify the previous description provided.
This amendment does not concern the single document.
Points amended (product specification): ‘Other information’ – Information concerning the competent supervisory authorities.
2.5.   Product category – addition of new category of grapevine product

Description: The ‘Sparkling wine’ category has been added.
Reasons: The intention is to enhance the economic value of a product that already exists in the region, by applying for it to be recognised under the PGI.
This product type, which is noted for its quality and distinctiveness, is already being made by the producers in accordance with the traditional practices in the region. The decision to include this new product under the ‘Tejo’ PGI acknowledges its importance and quality and the value it adds for producers.
Sections amended (single document): ‘Categories of grapevine product’, ‘Description of the wines’, ‘Specific oenological practices’, ‘Link with the geographical area’ and ‘Further conditions’.
Points amended (product specification): ‘Categories of grapevine product’, ‘Description of the wines’, ‘Specific oenological practices’, ‘Link with the geographical area’ and ‘Further conditions’.
2.6.   Product category – addition of new category of grapevine product

Description: The category ‘Aerated semi-sparkling wine’ has been added.
Reasons: The intention is to enhance the economic value of a product that already exists in the region, by applying for it to be recognised under the PGI.
This product type, which is noted for its quality and distinctiveness, is already being made by the producers in accordance with the traditional practices in the region. The decision to include this new product under the ‘Tejo’ PGI acknowledges its importance and quality and the value it adds for producers.
Sections amended (single document): ‘Categories of grapevine product’, ‘Description of the wines’, ‘Specific oenological practices’, ‘Link with the geographical area’ and ‘Further conditions’.
Points amended (product specification): ‘Categories of grapevine product’, ‘Description of the wines’, ‘Specific oenological practices’, ‘Link with the geographical area’ and ‘Further conditions’.
2.7.   Description of the wine(s) – wine and semi-sparkling wine categories

Description: The description of the wine and semi-sparkling wine categories has been improved and adapted.
Reasons: The previous description was identified as being general and not specific enough, so it has been adapted to include the characteristics associated to products covered by the ‘Tejo’ PGI. This is necessary to ensure that the single document and specification comply with the applicable legislation.
Sections amended (single document): ‘Description of the wine(s) – wine and semi-sparkling wine categories’.
Points amended (product specification): ‘Description of the wine(s) – wine and semi-sparkling wine categories’.
2.8.   Link with the geographical area

Description: The description of the link with the geographical area has been adapted and improved.
The information on the geographical area, product details and its causal link has been revised, for both the previously existing and new product categories.
Reasons: Since, on the one hand, the previous description of the link was considered general and not specific enough and, on the other hand, the description of the link needed to be added for the new product categories (sparkling wine and aerated semi-sparkling wine), the content of this point has been revised to include all the product categories. This improves the objectivity of the content, as the link with the geographical area applies to all of the categories.
Sections amended (single document): ‘Link with the geographical area’.
Points amended (product specification): ‘Link with the geographical area’.
2.9.   ‘Vinho leve’ [Light wine] designation

Description: Introduction of requirements for the use of the designation ‘Leve’ [Light] on the labelling.
Reasons: The need to set the conditions and requirements for the use of the ‘Leve’ [Light] designation on the labelling of the wines, semi-sparkling wines, and aerated semi-sparkling wines.
Sections amended (single document):‘Further conditions - Additional provisions relating to labelling’.
Points amended (product specification): ‘Further conditions - Additional provisions relating to labelling’.
2.10.   Main wine grape varieties – inclusion of new varieties

Description: Amendment/update of the list of varieties.
The varieties introduced are: Assaraky, Avesso, Azal, Colombard, Donzelinho-Branco, Folha-de-Figueira, Fonte Cal, Greco, Gruner-Veltliner, Malvasia-Branca, Malvasia-Cândida, Manteúdo, Marsanne, Moscadet, Mourisco-Branco, Muller-Thurgau, Perrum, Petit-Manseng, Pintosa, Rabigato, Rotgipfler, Roussanne, Cercialinho, Terrantez, Terrantez-do-Pico, Trajadura, Verdejo, Alvarelhão, Amaral, Carmenere, Cornifesto, Corropio, Cot, Dolcetto, Dornfelder, Durif, Esgana-Cão-Tinto, Espadeiro, Galego, Gamay, Labrusco, Lemberger, Marselan, Marufo, Moscatel-Galego-Tinto, Mourisco, Nebbiolo, Nero, Nero-d’Avola, Petit-Bouschet, Português-Azul, Sangiovese, Sezão, Teinturier, Tinta-da-Barca, Tinta-Francisca, Tinta-Gorda, Tinta-Grossa, Tinta-Negra, Tinto-Pegões, Touriga-Fêmea, Verdelho-Tinto, Vinhão, Zinfandel, Arinto-Roxo, Bastardo-Roxo, Chasselas-Roxo, Donzelinho-Roxo, Galego-Rosado, Gouveio-Roxo, Malvasia-Cândida-Roxa, Malvasia-Fina-Roxa, Malvasia-Preta-Roxa, Moscatel-Galego-Roxo, Verdelho-Roxo.
Reasons: The need to adapt and update the varieties defined for the production of wines in the Tagus (‘Tejo’) region to the new legal framework of the national list of varieties suitable for wine production in Portugal, including new varieties which were relevant for the characterisation of the region’s wines.
These varieties are part of the traditional varietal map of the geographical area, so their inclusion does not change the distinctive character of the wines of the ‘Tejo’ PGI, but rather helps to optimise the description.
Sections amended (single document): ‘Main grape varieties’
Points amended (product specification): ‘Main grape varieties’
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1.   Name of product

Tejo
2.   Geographical indication type

PGI – Protected Geographical Indication
3.   Categories of grapevine products









1.


Wine












4.


Sparkling wine












8.


Semi-sparkling wine












9.


Aerated semi-sparkling wine




4.   Description of the wine(s)

4.1.   ‘Tejo’ PGI wines

Whites - The colours range between citrine yellow, straw yellow and golden yellow. Floral or fruity aromas, of white-flesh, tropical, and stone fruit. They are fresh, moderately smooth and alcoholic in the mouth, with medium body and persistence, and balanced acidity.
Rosés - They vary in intensity between pink and bright salmon in colour. They are fruity and fragrant, with aromas of red fruit combining with floral nuances ranging from delicate to intense. In the mouth, they are fresh, with balanced acidity, good structure and persistence.
Reds - The red wines have a moderately intense colour ranging from ruby to garnet. Moderately intense aromas of ripe fruit such as black plum and some raisin, secondary notes of red fruit, wood and plants, with hints of balsamic, depending on the aromas of the main varieties used in the wine. Sweet, smooth and alcoholic in the mouth, with medium body and persistence, some acidity and slight astringency.
For the other analytical parameters, the values laid down in the legislation apply.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


11 




Minimum total acidity


4 grams per litre, expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




4.2.   ‘Tejo’ PGI sparkling wines

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
Whites - Typically citrine-yellow of varying intensity in colour, with fine and persistent bubbles. Elegant, with floral or fruity aromas of white-flesh, tropical and stone fruit, depending on the aromas of the main grape varieties used. Mouthfeel: balanced freshness, volume on the palate and a degree of acidity.
Rosés - Their colours range from pink to bright salmon. Fruity and fragrant aromas, in which the red fruit combines with floral notes. In the mouth they are fresh, with balanced acidity and fine, persistent bubbles.
Reds - They are characterised by a ruby to garnet colour of moderate intensity. Aromas of ripe fruit, plum and fresh grapes, with secondary notes of red fruit. In the mouth they are smooth and balanced, with a fresh profile and some acidity.
For the other analytical parameters, the values laid down in the legislation apply.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


7 




Minimum total acidity


4 




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




4.3.   ‘Tejo’ PGI semi-sparkling wines

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
Whites - colours typically ranging from citrine yellow to straw yellow. Floral or fruity aromas, of white-flesh, tropical, and stone fruit. In the mouth they are balanced, with freshness, body and some acidity.
Rosés - colours ranging from pink to bright salmon. Fruity and fragrant aromas, in which the red fruit combines with floral notes. In the mouth, they are fresh, with balanced acidity and some persistence.
For the other analytical parameters, the values laid down in the legislation apply.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


7 




Minimum total acidity


4 




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




4.4.   ‘Tejo’ PGI aerated semi-sparkling wines

CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
Whites - colours ranging from citrine yellow to straw yellow. Floral or fruity aromatic notes of white-flesh or tropical fruit. In the mouth, they are essentially light and fresh, with balanced acidity. The presence of carbon dioxide adds freshness and vibrancy.
Rosés - Their colours range from pink to bright salmon. Fruity and fragrant aromas, in which the red fruit combines with floral notes. In the mouth, they are fresh, with balanced acidity and some persistence. The presence of carbon dioxide adds freshness and vibrancy.
For the other analytical parameters, the values laid down in the legislation apply.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


7 




Minimum total acidity


4 




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




5.   Wine making practices



Specific oenological practices


5.1.   Wine, sparkling wine, semi-sparkling wine and aerated semi-sparkling wine – vine-training and cultivation methods


Cultivation methods

Vines intended for the production of wines and wine products entitled to the ‘Tejo’ PGI must be pure crop and trained to grow close to the ground, pruned in bush or cordon style.
The cultivation methods used in the vines used to produce ‘Tejo’ PGI wines are traditional and those recommended by the corresponding certifying body.
Vines intended for the production of wine products entitled to the ‘Tejo’ PGI must be growing or planted on one of the following soil types:






a)


Normal psammitic and para-hydromorphic regosols;










b)


modern and ancient alluvial soils;










c)


colluvial soils;










d)


normal litholic, non-humic, lightly unsaturated soils formed of fine and rough sand and sandstone and of gneiss or fine rock;










e)


brown and red calcareous soils found in xeric environments, normal and clay-like, made of chalk and marl;










f)


yellowish-brown, non-calcareous basalt clays;










g)


brown and red or yellow Mediterranean soils of calcareous and non-calcareous materials, normal, clay-like or para-hydromorphic, of hard chalks and dolomites, of fine sandstones, clays, argillites, gneisses or fine rock and of arkose;










h)


non-hydromorphic and hydromorphic podzols with and without a hardpan of sand and sandstone;










i)


saline alluvial soils of moderate salinity.




5.2.   Wine, sparkling wine, semi-sparkling wine and aerated semi-sparkling wine – natural alcoholic strength by volume


Restriction relating to winemaking

The must used for products entitled to the ‘Tejo’ PGI is required to have a minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of:






a)


Wine – 11 % vol.;










b)


Sparkling wine – 9 % vol.










c)


Semi-sparkling wine – 9 % vol.;










d)


Aerated semi-sparkling wine – 9 % vol.





Maximum yields

Wine, sparkling wine, semi-sparkling wine and aerated semi-sparkling wine with ‘Tejo’ PGI






 


225 hectolitres per hectare




6.   Demarcated geographical area

The geographical area of the ‘Tejo’ PGI comprises:






—


the district of Santarém, except the municipality of Ourém;










—


in the district of Lisbon, the municipality of Azambuja.




7.   Main wine grapes variety(ies)







 


Alfrocheiro - Tinta-Bastardinha










 


Alicante-Bouschet










 


Alicante-Branco










 


Alvarelhão - Brancelho










 


Alvarinho










 


Amaral










 


Antão-Vaz










 


Aragonez - Tinta-Roriz; Tempranillo










 


Arinto - Pedernã










 


Arinto-Roxo










 


Assaraky










 


Avesso










 


Azal










 


Baga










 


Bastardo - Graciosa










 


Bastardo-Roxo










 


Bical - Borrado-das-Moscas










 


Boal-Branco










 


Boal-Espinho










 


Cabernet-Franc










 


Cabernet-Sauvignon










 


Caladoc










 


Camarate










 


Carignan










 


Carmenère










 


Castelão - João-de-Santarém(1); Periquita










 


Cerceal-Branco










 


Cercial - Cercial-da-Bairrada










 


Chardonnay










 


Chasselas-Roxo










 


Chenin - Chenin-Blanc










 


Cinsaut










 


Colombard - Semilão










 


Cornifesto










 


Corropio










 


Cot - Malbec










 


Códega-do-Larinho










 


Dolcetto










 


Donzelinho-Branco










 


Donzelinho-Roxo










 


Dornfelder










 


Durif - Petite-Syrah










 


Encruzado










 


Esgana-Cão-Tinto










 


Espadeiro










 


Fernão-Pires - Maria-Gomes










 


Fernão-Pires-Rosado










 


Folha-de-Figueira - Dona-Branca










 


Fonte Cal










 


Galego










 


Galego-Dourado










 


Galego-Rosado










 


Gamay










 


Gewürztraminer










 


Gouveio










 


Gouveio-Roxo










 


Grand-Noir










 


Greco - Greco-di-Tufo










 


Grenache










 


Grüner-Veltliner










 


Jaen - Mencía










 


Jampal










 


Labrusco










 


Lemberger - Blaufränkisch










 


Loureiro










 


Malvasia










 


Malvasia-Branca










 


Malvasia-Cândida










 


Malvasia-Cândida-Roxa










 


Malvasia-Fina - Boal; Bual










 


Malvasia-Fina-Roxa










 


Malvasia-Preta-Roxa - Pinheira-Roxa










 


Malvasia-Rei










 


Manteúdo










 


Marquinhas










 


Marsanne










 


Marselan










 


Marufo - Mourisco-Roxo










 


Merlot










 


Monvedro










 


Moreto










 


Moscadet










 


Moscatel-Galego-Branco - Muscat-à-Petits-Grains










 


Moscatel-Galego-Roxo - Moscatel-Roxo










 


Moscatel-Galego-Tinto










 


Moscatel-Graúdo - Moscatel-de-Setúbal










 


Mourisco










 


Mourisco-Branco










 


Müller-Thurgau










 


Nebbiolo










 


Negra -Mole










 


Nero










 


Nero-d’Avola










 


Parreira-Matias










 


Perrum










 


Petit-Bouschet










 


Petit-Manseng










 


Petit-Verdot










 


Pinot-Blanc










 


Pinot-Gris - Pinot-Grigio










 


Pinot-Noir










 


Pintosa










 


Português-Azul - Blauer-Portugieser










 


Preto-Martinho










 


Rabigato










 


Rabo-de-Ovelha










 


Ramisco










 


Ratinho










 


Riesling










 


Rotgipfler










 


Roussanne










 


Rufete - Tinta-Pinheira










 


Sangiovese










 


Sauvignon - Sauvignon-Blanc










 


Seara-Nova










 


Semillon










 


Sercial - Esgana-Cão










 


Sercialinho










 


Sezão










 


Syrah - Shiraz










 


Síria - Roupeiro, Códega










 


Tamarez - Molinha










 


Tannat










 


Teinturier










 


Terrantez










 


Terrantez-do-Pico










 


Tinta-Barroca










 


Tinta-Caiada - Pau-Ferro, Tinta-Lameira










 


Tinta-Carvalha










 


Tinta-Francisca










 


Tinta-Gorda










 


Tinta-Grossa - Carrega-Tinto










 


Tinta-Miúda










 


Tinta Negra Mole, Saborinho










 


Tinta-Pomar










 


Tinta-da-Barca










 


Tintinha










 


Tinto-Cão










 


Tinto-Pegões










 


Touriga-Franca










 


Touriga-Fêmea










 


Touriga-Nacional










 


Trajadura - Treixadura










 


Trincadeira - Tinta-Amarela, Trincadeira-Preta










 


Trincadeira-das-Pratas










 


Tália - Ugni-Blanc; Trebbiano-Toscano










 


Verdejo










 


Verdelho










 


Verdelho-Roxo










 


Verdelho-Tinto










 


Vinhão - Sousão










 


Viognier










 


Viosinho










 


Vital










 


Zinfandel




8.   Description of the link(s)


Wine, sparkling wine, semi-sparkling wine and aerated semi-sparkling wine


Details of the geographical area relevant to the link

These elements apply to the wine, sparkling wine, semi-sparkling wine and aerated semi-sparkling wine.

Natural factors

The geographical area is located in the centre of Portugal. It covers the entire territory of the Tagus river valley, almost the whole of its length on Portuguese territory, as far as its estuary near Lisbon.
The main orographic elements are the Montejunto, Aires, and Candeeiros mountain ranges, which demarcate the region to the west and shelter it from the influence of the Atlantic.
The climate is temperate, with moderate average temperatures (between 15 °C and 17 °C), strong sunshine (about 2 800 hours of sunshine per year) and high rainfall (with an average annual rainfall of 750 mm) concentrated mainly in the winter months.
The Tagus river, which crosses and dominates the region due to the volume of water it carries, has a very marked moderating influence on the climate of the region throughout the year, so in summer hot days are followed by fresh and humid nights.
In addition to its strong influence on the climate of the region, the Tagus river also plays a decisive role in the formation of its characteristic soils: ‘Campo’ – with highly fertile alluvial soils, ‘Charneca’- with sandy and not very fertile soils, and ‘Bairro’- with moderately fertile clay-limestone soils.

Human factors

There is evidence that the history of viticulture in the region predates Portugal becoming a nation, with the Romans said to have been the first to have introduced this crop in the region, which has played a key role in the settlement of the region over the centuries.

Specific characteristics of the products associated with the geographical area

’Tejo' PGI wines, sparkling wines, semi-sparkling wines and aerated semi-sparkling wines have common distinguishing characteristics, as they are aromatic, fresh and balanced wine products with marked acidity.

Link with the geographical area

The quality characteristics of the wines are determined by the influence of the soil and climate conditions of the geographical area.
The high levels of sunshine recorded in the region, coupled with high rainfall, favour the accumulation of sugars in the grapes. On the other hand, the influence of the dominant presence of the Tagus river ensures mild temperatures all year round. In summer, the river’s influence means fresh and humid nights, considerably reducing the water stress for the plants.
The combination of these conditions ensures a balanced ripening of the grapes, meaning they retain a good level of natural acidity, giving the wine products a freshness and balance between acidity and alcohol, which is a well-known characteristic of the ‘Tejo’ PGI wines, sparkling wines, semi-sparkling wines and aerated semi-sparkling wines.
The different types of soils in the region with their varying levels of fertility, combined with the selection of vine varieties best suited to those specific conditions, play a large role in their differentiation, quality and intrinsic characteristics.
The varieties and their careful selection in order to ensure they are best adapted to conditions within the region are a key component in the specificity of wine products entitled to the ‘Tejo’ PGI. In addition to the many indigenous vine varieties that have a strong regional character, there are other varieties that are perfectly adapted to the geography and the constraints of the landscape in the region.
The human factor, which preserves traditions going back thousands of years and is reflected in the choice of varieties that have adapted best to the conditions in the geographical area, is of decisive importance in producing grapes that give ‘Tejo’ PGI wines, sparkling wines, semi-sparkling wines, and aerated semi-sparkling wines their distinctive characteristics.
The link between the soil and climatic factors, the region's vine varieties and the traditional know-how gives rise to wines with distinctive characteristics, marked by the minerality, acidity and freshness of the wine products entitled to bear the ‘Tejo’ PGI.
9.   Essential further conditions


Wine, sparkling wine, semi-sparkling wine and aerated semi-sparkling wine - Labelling

Legal framework:
In national legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
Assessment of labelling prior to placement on the market.
The mark is a mandatory indication on the labelling.

Wine, semi-sparkling wine and aerated semi-sparkling wine – ‘Leve’ designation

Legal framework:
In national legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
Wine, semi-sparkling wine and aerated semi-sparkling wine bearing the ‘Leve’ [Light] designation on the labelling must have an actual alcoholic strength by volume of not more than 10,5 % vol. and a total acidity expressed as tartaric acid of at least 4 g/l.

Link to the product specification

http://www.ivv.gov.pt/np4/8616.html


(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.