Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector, as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33
Date: 2023-10-16
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Andalusia, Spain, 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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Official Journal of the European Union


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C/2023/287


16.10.2023






Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector, as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33
(C/2023/287)

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


                     ‘Granada’
                  


PDO-ES-A1475-AM03


Date of communication: 12 July 2023
                  


DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Relocation of traditional terms

Description:
The entire paragraph on the traditional term equivalent to PDO has been deleted from the section in which it previously appeared, and the reference now appears in Section H.2, ‘Specific labelling and packaging rules’.
Section A of the product specification has been amended, but the single document is not affected.
In accordance with Article 105(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets, these are not considered to be Union amendments as they do not include a change in the name of the protected designation of origin; consist of a change, a deletion or an addition of a category of grapevine product; or void the link or entail further restrictions on the marketing of the products. It is therefore a standard amendment.
Reason:
The structure of the product specification has been improved by mentioning the traditional terms, to which the wines covered by this PDO are entitled, in the section on labelling.
2.   Specification of wine categories

Description:
The wine categories have been included for each of the types of wine covered by the PDO, with nothing added or removed.
Section B of the product specification has been amended, but the single document is not affected.
In accordance with Article 105(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets, these are not considered to be Union amendments as they do not include a change in the name of the protected designation of origin; consist of a change, a deletion or an addition of a category of grapevine product; or void the link or entail further restrictions on the marketing of the products. It is therefore a standard amendment.
Reason:
According to Article 4(1) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33, ‘the description of the grapevine products shall indicate the relevant category or categories of grapevine products from amongst the categories set out in Part II of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013’.
3.   Amendment to the analytical characteristics of the wines

Description:
For the wines, the minimum actual alcoholic strength has been amended to 10 % vol. for white and rosé wines and 11 % vol. for red wines. The [drafting] error has been corrected in the case of the minimum actual alcoholic strength of wines made from overripe grapes, which is 13 % vol. The minimum actual alcoholic strength of the white or rosé base wine used in the production of sparkling and quality sparkling wines has been reduced to 9,5 % vol.
The minimum total acidity values (tartaric acid) have been amended. For non-sparkling wines, the value must be at least 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid. In the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area, the minimum total acidity parameter of 4,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid has been maintained. The minimum total acidity in the base wine has been reduced to 5,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid. The minimum total acidity for the base wine used to make the quality sparkling and sparkling wines in the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area, previously set at 5,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid, has been maintained.
The minimum dry extract value for non-sparkling wines and the minimum and maximum dry extract values for the base wine used in the production of protected sparkling and quality sparkling wines have been deleted.
For rosé and red wines with a sugar content of at least 5 grams per litre, a maximum sulphur dioxide limit has been set at 200 milligrams per litre.
The analytical characteristics of the base wine and resulting sparkling wines have been extended to quality sparkling wines.
The maximum pH of the base wines for sparkling and quality sparkling wines and of the finished version of those wines has been increased to 3,4. Due to the specific characteristics of the sub-area and the varieties used, in the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area the maximum pH of the base wines for sparkling and quality sparkling wines and of the finished version of those wines, which was previously set at 3,3, has been maintained.
The minimum and maximum ash values for the base wine used to make the protected sparkling and quality sparkling wines, and for the protected sparkling and quality sparkling wines themselves, have been deleted.
This amendment affects Section B.1 of the specification, ‘Analytical characteristics’, and Section 4 of the single document, ‘Description of the wine(s)’.
In accordance with Article 105(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets, these are not considered to be Union amendments as they do not include a change in the name of the protected designation of origin; consist of a change, a deletion or an addition of a category of grapevine product; or void the link or entail further restrictions on the marketing of the products. It is therefore a standard amendment.
Reason:
The actual alcoholic strength has been changed to adapt to the different climate and soil characteristics of the area, the use of irrigation and market tastes that demand wines with a lower strength.
The minimum acidity values have been lowered in line with market trends, with the reduction in acidification practices in winemaking resulting in more natural wines.
The limit on dry extract has been deleted, as imposing this minimum value does not add to the quality of the wines and is therefore considered unnecessary.
The pH has been changed due to the reduction in acidification practices in winemaking, adapting to the varieties used, and due to the diversity of the climate in the area, resulting in more natural sparkling and quality sparkling wines.
As regards the ash values, imposing these limits does not add quality to the wines and is therefore considered unnecessary.
4.   Amendment to the organoleptic characteristics of the wines

Description:
This section has been redrafted to distinguish between categories of grapevine product and types of wine covered by the PDO.
This amendment affects Section B.2 of the specification, ‘Main organoleptic characteristics’, and Section 4 of the single document, ‘Description of the wine(s)’.
In accordance with Article 105(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets, these are not considered to be Union amendments as they do not include a change in the name of the protected designation of origin; consist of a change, a deletion or an addition of a category of grapevine product; or void the link or entail further restrictions on the marketing of the products. It is therefore a standard amendment.
Reason:
The aim is to clarify and specify the organoleptic description of each type of wine at the various stages of assessment (visual, olfactory and taste) and to make the descriptors objective, in order to make it easier for the control body to apply standard UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012, ‘Conformity assessment. Requirements for bodies certifying products, process and services’ or any standard that replaces it, as regards activities to verify compliance with this section of the product specification.
5.   Amendment to the description of production of the different types of wine

Description:
The maximum capacity of the oak barrels has been increased to 600 litres when using the terms ‘Fermentado en Barrica’, ‘Barrica’ or ‘Roble’.
The use of the term ‘Premium’ for protected sparkling wines has been regulated; it is now reserved for those sparkling wines with an ageing period, from tirage to disgorgement, of 12 months or more.
The term ‘Nuevo’ has been included and regulated, applying to non-sparkling wines from the year in which the grapes were harvested, provided that they were bottled and labelled before 1 March of the year following that in which the grapes were harvested. The term ‘Joven’ has been included and regulated, applying to still wines made in the same wine year in which they are labelled. Wines made from overripe grapes which meet the other conditions laid down in the relevant legislation may be identified by the specific term ‘Naturalmente Dulce’ or ‘Vendimia tardía’.
This amendment affects Sections B.3, ‘Indications relating to ageing and production method’, and B.4, ‘Other indications’, of the specification and Section 9 of the single document.
In accordance with Article 105(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets, these are not considered to be Union amendments as they do not include a change in the name of the protected designation of origin; consist of a change, a deletion or an addition of a category of grapevine product; or void the link or entail further restrictions on the marketing of the products. It is therefore a standard amendment.
Reason:
The size of the barrels has been amended as this makes it possible to prevent the woody aromas and flavours from becoming too strong as, although a sign of quality, they can mask, even to the point of cancelling, the primary and secondary aromas which are so valued by consumers.
The new terms will provide consumers with more information and transparency.
6.   Amendment to specific oenological practices

Description:






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Removal of requirements for growing practices.
The maximum limits on vines per hectare and buds per hectare have been removed.
The limitations on irrigation have been removed.










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Amendment to the characteristics of the grapes used.
The minimum natural alcoholic strength of consignments of grapes suitable for use in the production of protected wines has been reduced to 10 % vol. for white grapes, 11 % vol. for red grapes and 9 % vol. for grapes intended for sparkling wines.










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Amendment to the production of the wines.
The proportions and grape varieties to be used for rosé wine and for sparkling and quality sparkling wines in the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area have been established. These were not included in the product specification.
A single final wine yield has been introduced, removing the distinction according to the colour or type of the wine and the base wine. It has been set at 70 litres of wine per 100 kilograms of grapes harvested, thereby simplifying checks. In the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area, the final yield for the protected wines and the base wine must not exceed 65 litres of wine per 100 kilograms of grapes harvested.
In the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area, oak chips must not be used in the production or ageing of any of its wines, the aim being to produce increasingly natural wines without the use of contrivances. Given the special characteristics of the Vigiriego (Vigiriega) variety and the pursuit of the highest quality in sparkling and quality sparkling wines produced by natural methods, in the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area the addition of expedition liqueur is not permitted. Following disgorgement, bottles may only be topped up with the same sparkling wine. The oenological practices of acidification and decolourisation are prohibited throughout the production process.
Sparkling wine may be transferred from certain bottles to other bottles of different capacities in order to enter the market in other packaging, particularly smaller packaging.










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Amendment to the marketing of the wines.
The relevant paragraph has been rewritten, and now states that the Regulatory Board may authorise other types of packaging provided that it does not consider the packaging to adversely affect the quality, image or prestige of the protected wines. The Regulatory Board may also authorise other sizes of glass bottles in which to market the protected sparkling wine. The ban on selling in bulk except between wineries registered under this PDO has been maintained.










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Creation of the winegrower’s card.
The requirement to possess a ‘winegrower’s card’ has been laid down and its implementation regulated.
The amendment affects Sections C.1, ‘Growing practices’, C.2, ‘Harvest’, C.3, ‘Production of the wine’, and C.4, ‘Marketing’, of the specification, adds a new Section C.5, ‘Winegrower’s card’, to the specification and affects Section 5.1 of the single document, ‘Specific oenological practices’.
In accordance with Article 105(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets, these are not considered to be Union amendments as they do not include a change in the name of the protected designation of origin; consist of a change, a deletion or an addition of a category of grapevine product; or void the link or entail further restrictions on the marketing of the products. It is therefore a standard amendment.




Reason:
It is not considered necessary to set a maximum limit for vines and buds per hectare as these parameters are linked to the maximum grape yield per hectare. The maximum yield set out in the specification indirectly determines a maximum number of vines and buds per hectare, so deleting this information will not affect the yield of the vineyard as these additional checks would be redundant.
As regards irrigation, the seasonality of rainfall means that in some years, the system based on accumulated rainfall can result in significant water stress for the plants at certain times if irrigation is not permitted. The amendment therefore remedies this shortcoming. The maximum yield set out in the specification indirectly determines the use of irrigation water, so deleting this condition will not affect the quality of the grapes or the yield of the vineyard.
As regards the natural strength of the grapes, this amendment reduces the need for oenological acidification practices, resulting in more natural wines.
The changes in the production rules are intended to improve the checks on the wines, and the quality and marketing of the wines.
The changes to packaging have been made in order to adapt to changing market demands.
Lastly, the winegrower’s card has been introduced to ensure greater control over grape transactions and to provide the winery with a greater guarantee as to the origin of the grapes, the registration of the vineyards in the PDO and that the maximum yields laid down per hectare have not been exceeded, thus avoiding subsequent declassification of the wines.
7.   Changes to the description of the demarcated area and introduction of new smaller geographical units (sub-areas)

Description:
The wording of the geographical demarcation has been improved. Newly created municipalities resulting from the splitting of municipalities in the demarcated geographical area have been added, but the area has not been enlarged, as the PDO covers the entire province of Granada.
In addition to the existing sub-area ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’, two new sub-areas characterised by a homogeneous geographical environment, ‘Geoparque-Norte’ and ‘Poniente’, have been included, and the municipalities that make up each one have been listed.
The amendment affects Section D of the specification, ‘Demarcation of the geographical area’, and Section 6 of the single document, ‘Demarcated geographical area’.
In accordance with Article 105(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets, these are not considered to be Union amendments as they do not include a change in the name of the protected designation of origin; consist of a change, a deletion or an addition of a category of grapevine product; or void the link or entail further restrictions on the marketing of the products. It is therefore a standard amendment.
Reason:
Administrative changes in the demarcation of the municipalities have made it necessary to introduce the new names in the demarcation of the geographical area without actually changing it.
By including new smaller geographical units (sub-areas), more information can be provided to consumers as to the origin of the grapes.
8.   Changes in the maximum yield per hectare

Description:
The limit of 7 000 kg for red grapes intended for subsequent ageing has been removed, with the limit remaining at 8 000 kg for red grapes either with or without subsequent ageing. The production percentages for the first few years after planting have been removed.
The amendment affects section E of the product specification, ‘Maximum yield per hectare’, and Section 5.2 of the single document, ‘Maximum yields’.
In accordance with Article 105(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets, these are not considered to be Union amendments as they do not include a change in the name of the protected designation of origin; consist of a change, a deletion or an addition of a category of grapevine product; or void the link or entail further restrictions on the marketing of the products. It is therefore a standard amendment.
Reason:
The aim is to facilitate checks on the production per unit of area. It also avoids unnecessary and unjustified difficulties in the running and management of vineyards, given that the deleted content was causing an increased administrative burden without benefiting the final product.
9.   Inclusion of three white grape varieties

Description:
Three white grape varieties have been included: Blanca Gordal, Macabeo and Viognier. These three varieties are described as main varieties. The variety Baladí Verdejo is now referred to by its synonym Jaén Blanco, by which it is, and historically has been, known. The white varieties Macabeo, Blanca Gordal and Viognier and the red varieties Pinot Noir, Garnacha Tinta and Syrah have been authorised in the production of sparkling wines. To improve the text, ‘Morisca’, which appeared as a synonym for the variety Moscatel de Grano Menudo, has been removed. The Viognier variety has been authorised in the production of wines from the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area. ‘Vijiriego’ has been replaced by the authorised synonyms ‘Vigiriego’ and/or ‘Vigiriega’.
The amendment affects Section F of the specification, ‘Grape varieties used to make the wines’, and Section 7 of the single document, ‘Main wine grape variety(ies)’.
In accordance with Article 105(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets, these are not considered to be Union amendments as they do not include a change in the name of the protected designation of origin; consist of a change, a deletion or an addition of a category of grapevine product; or void the link or entail further restrictions on the marketing of the products. It is therefore a standard amendment.
Reason:
The new varieties are highly suited to the specific conditions of the designation in terms of yield and oenological characteristics, and are consistent with the typical sensory profile of white wines covered by the ‘Granada’ PDO. The rest of the changes involve replacing names to bring the specification into line with the synonyms most commonly used in the area.
10.   Changes to other requirements

Description:
The ban on entry in the vineyard parcel register for mixed plantations that in practice do not allow for complete separation of the different varieties during harvesting will be kept only for vineyards in the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area, given the special characteristics of the traditional vineyards in this sub-area.
The amendment affects Section H.1 of the specification, ‘Registers’, and Section 5.1 of the single document, ‘Wine-making practices’.
In order to improve the image of the products covered by the Designation of Origin in the eyes of consumers, it is now stated that, before the product is placed on the market, labels and any other identifying element on the bottle or packaging must be authorised by the Regulatory Board, which will verify the aspects relating to the rules of the Designation of Origin.
Reference is now made to the equivalent traditional term ‘Denominación de Origen’, which denotes the national category in which the wine is included.
The use of the sub-area on the labelling has been established for wines produced, processed and bottled in the specified municipalities within the sub-area, provided that they meet the specific characteristics set out in the specification for that sub-area and that all the grapes come from the demarcated area. Under no circumstances may the name of the sub-area be immediately followed by the protected name of the PDO. This will help consumers by providing them with information on the provenance, clearly determining the characteristics of the wines according to their origin.
The wording of the specification has been improved with regard to guarantee seals, labels, certification labels or stamps issued by the Regulatory Board, which may permit them to be printed on the labelling by registered wineries, provided that the numbering assigned to the classified wine consignment is used and the rules laid down for this purpose by the Regulatory Board are followed, which will make it easier for associated wineries to use them.
The amendment affects Section H.2 of the specification, ‘Specific labelling and packaging rules’, and Section 9 of the single document, ‘Essential further conditions’.
In accordance with Article 105(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets, these are not considered to be Union amendments as they do not include a change in the name of the protected designation of origin; consist of a change, a deletion or an addition of a category of grapevine product; or void the link or entail further restrictions on the marketing of the products. It is therefore a standard amendment.
Reason:
This section contains various improvements, the first concerning checks on vineyard and rest concerning improvements to labelling.
11.   Updated details

Description:
The details of the competent authority and the link to the delegated control bodies have been updated.
This amendment affects Section I of the specification, ‘Control body’, but does not affect the single document.
In accordance with Article 105(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets, these are not considered to be Union amendments as they do not include a change in the name of the protected designation of origin; consist of a change, a deletion or an addition of a category of grapevine product; or void the link or entail further restrictions on the marketing of the products. It is therefore a standard amendment.
Reason:
This opportunity is being taken to update these details.
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1.   Name(s)

Granada
2.   Geographical indication type

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







1.


Wine










4.


Sparkling wine










5.


Quality sparkling wine










16.


Wine from overripe grapes




4.   Description of the wine(s)

1.   White wines and rosé wines
CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
White wines: Appearance: The wine’s appearance must be clean and clear, ranging from greenish yellow to amber yellow, encompassing the full range of yellows depending on the type of production. Aroma: Aromas will range from fresh and pleasant to more developed depending on the type of production. Taste: It must be flavourful and free from defects.
Rosé wines: Appearance: The wine must be clean and range from very pale pink to light red, encompassing the full range of tones that a rosé allows, depending on the type of production. Aroma: Aromas will range from fresh and pleasant to more developed depending on the type of production. Taste: It must be flavourful and free from defects.






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Minimum actual alcoholic strength of the white wines from the Contraviesa-Alpujarra sub-area: 11 % vol.










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Minimum actual alcoholic strength of the rosé wines from the Contraviesa-Alpujarra sub-area: 12 % vol.










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Minimum total acidity (in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid) for the Contraviesa-Alpujarra sub-area is 4,5 grams per litre (60,00 milliequivalents per litre).










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Maximum volatile acidity 0,05 grams per litre (0,833 milliequivalents per litre) and degree of actual alcohol in wines less than 1 year old. Wines over 1 year old may not exceed 1 gram per litre (1,66 milliequivalents per litre) up to 10 % vol., increasing by 0,06 grams per litre (1,00 milliequivalent per litre) for each degree of alcohol above 10 % vol.










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Sulphur dioxide: In wine with a sugar content of < 5 grams per litre, the maximum total sulphur dioxide content is 160 milligrams per litre, while for a sugar content of ≥ 5 grams per litre, the maximum total sulphur dioxide content is 200 milligrams per litre.










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Where no limits are laid down, the Community rules in force must be followed.










General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


10




Minimum total acidity


4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




2.   Red wines
CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
Appearance: The wine must be clean and clear, ranging from red with violet tones to red with mahogany tones. Aroma: It has bold and pleasant aromas with no defects. Taste: On first impression and as it develops in the mouth, it is flavourful and free from defects.






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Minimum actual alcoholic strength in the Contraviesa-Alpujarra sub-area: 13 % vol., and a maximum actual alcoholic strength of 16 % vol.










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Minimum total acidity (in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid) for the Contraviesa-Alpujarra sub-area is 4,5 grams per litre (60,00 milliequivalents per litre).










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Maximum volatile acidity 0,05 grams per litre (0,833 milliequivalents per litre) per degree of actual alcohol in wines less than 1 year old. Wines over 1 year old may not exceed 1 gram per litre (1,66 milliequivalents per litre) up to 10 % vol., increasing by 0,06 grams per litre (1,00 milliequivalent per litre) for each degree of alcohol above 10 % vol.










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In wine with a sugar content of < 5 grams per litre, the maximum total sulphur dioxide content is 150 milligrams per litre, while for a sugar content of ≥ 5 grams per litre, the maximum total sulphur dioxide content is 200 milligrams per litre.










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Where no limits are laid down, the Community rules in force must be followed.










General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


11




Minimum total acidity


4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




3.   White and rosé wines from overripe grapes
CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
Appearance: The wine must be clean and clear, with the rosé wines ranging from very pale pink to pale red, encompassing the full range of tones that a rosé allows and with possible mahogany/brick-red tones. The white wines can range from golden yellow to amber yellow, depending on the type of production. Aroma: Free of defects. Taste: Flavourful and free of defects.






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Maximum actual alcoholic strength: 16 % vol.










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Maximum sulphur content: 200 milligrams per litre if residual sugar is < 5 grams per litre; 250 milligrams per litre if residual sugar is ≥ 5 grams per litre.










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Where no limits are laid down, the Community rules in force must be followed.










General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


13




Minimum total acidity


 




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


18




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




4.   Red wines made from overripe grapes
CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
Appearance: The wine must be clean and clear, with the colour ranging from cherry red with possible garnet tones to red with mahogany/brick-red tones. Aroma: Free of defects. Taste: Flavourful and free of defects.






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Maximum actual alcoholic strength: 16 % vol.










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Maximum sulphur content: 150 milligrams per litre if residual sugar is < 5 grams per litre; 200 milligrams per litre if residual sugar is ≥ 5 grams per litre.










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Where no limits are laid down, the Community rules in force must be followed.










General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


13




Minimum total acidity


 




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


20




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




5.   Sparkling and quality sparkling wines (white and rosé)
CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
Appearance: The wines’ appearance must be clean and clear, with the white wines ranging from greenish yellow to amber yellow, encompassing the full range of yellows depending on the type of production. The rosé wines range from very pale pink to pale red, encompassing the full range of tones that a rosé allows, depending on the type of production. Aroma: Aromas will range from fresh and pleasant to more developed depending on the type of production. Taste: The taste must be flavourful and free from defects. The wines must also have the organoleptic qualities specific to them, in particular as regards the appearance of a foam, which must last, as well as their shine, colour, aroma and taste.






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In the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area, the minimum total acidity (expressed as tartaric acid) is 5,5 grams per litre (73,33 milliequivalents per litre).










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Where no limits are laid down, the Community rules in force must be followed.










General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


11




Minimum total acidity


4,5 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


10,83




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


160




5.   Wine-making practices

5.1.   Specific oenological practices

Specific oenological practice
Proportion of grape varieties according to the type of wine: Rosé wines: min. 25 % red grapes
Grape characteristics: minimum natural strength: 10 % vol. for white grapes, 11 % vol. for red grapes and 9 % vol. for grapes intended for sparkling wines.
Quality sparkling wines use some of the following varieties: Vigiriego (Vigiriega), Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Macabeo, Moscatel de Alejandría, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Torrontés, Pinot Noir, Garnacha Tinta, Syrah, Blanca Gordal and Viognier. In the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area, the sparkling wines must be made exclusively from one of the established varieties: Vigiriego (Vigiriega), Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with at least 70 % of the grapes used being of the Vigiriego (Vigiriega) variety.
The sparkling wines are made using the ‘traditional method’, involving a second fermentation in the bottle and an ageing period between tirage and disgorgement of at least 9 months.
Pressing extracts the wine and separates it from the pomace, and the final yield must not exceed 70 litres of wine per 100 kilograms of grapes harvested. In the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area, the final yield must not exceed 65 litres of wine per 100 kilograms of grapes harvested.
The use of high-speed centrifugal destemmers or crushers or continuous presses is prohibited. The wine must be made and stored in tanks or containers that guarantee the health and quality of the wine.
Restriction relating to wine-making
The following are prohibited:






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The use of fractions of wine obtained by incorrect pressing in protected wines.










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The use of oak chips in the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area in the production and ageing process, including during fermentation of fresh grapes and grape must, and during storage.










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In the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area, the addition of expedition liqueur and the oenological practices of acidification and decolourisation at any stage of production.




Growing method
Minimum planting density: 1 500 vines/ha. The vines are grown and trained using the gobelet method, or one of its variants, or they are trellised. In the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area, mixed plantations that do not allow the harvest to be separated according to variety are not permitted. Irrigation is authorised under the conditions set out in the specification. Only healthy grapes are harvested. In the ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ sub-area, the grapes are transported in impermeable, rigid, open containers which are easy to clean and do not weight more than 30 kg. The use of bags is prohibited.
5.2.   Maximum yields







1.


Red grape varieties

                           8 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










2.


White grape varieties

                           9 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










3.


Varieties for sparkling wines

                           12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










4.


Red grape varieties other than Tempranillo in the Contraviesa-Alpujarra sub-area

                           6 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










5.


Tempranillo variety in the Contraviesa-Alpujarra sub-area

                           7 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










6.


White varieties in the Contraviesa-Alpujarra sub-area

                           8 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










7.


Grapes intended for sparkling wines from the Contraviesa-Alpujarra sub-area

                           12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare




6.   Demarcated geographical area

The demarcated area for the production of grapes and the production and ageing of wines covered by the ‘Granada’ Designation of Origin comprises all the municipalities of the province of Granada, which are currently as follows:






 


Agrón, Alamedilla, Albolote, Albondón, Albuñán, Albuñol, Albuñuelas, Aldeire, Alfacar, Algarinejo, Alhama de Granada, Alhendín, Alicún de Ortega, Almegíjar, Almuñécar, Alpujarra de la Sierra, Alquife, Arenas del Rey, Armilla, Atarfe, Baza, Beas de Granada, Beas de Guadix, Benalúa, Benalúa de las Villas, Benamaurel, Bérchules, Bubión, Busquístar, Cacín, Cádiar, Cájar, La Calahorra, Calicasas, Campotéjar, Caniles, Cáñar, Capileira, Carataunas, Cástaras, Castilléjar, Castril, Cenes de la Vega, Chauchina, Chimeneas, Churriana de la Vega, Cijuela, Cogollos de Guadix, Cogollos Vega, Colomera, Cortes de Baza, Cortes y Graena, Cuevas del Campo, Cúllar, Cúllar Vega, Darro, Dehesas de Guadix, Dehesas Viejas, Deifontes, Diezma, Dílar, Dólar, Domingo Pérez de Granada, Dudar, Dúrcal, Escúzar, Ferreira, Fonelas, Fornes, Freila, Fuente Vaqueros, Las Gabias, Galera, Gobernador, Gójar, Gor, Gorafe, Granada, Guadahortuna, Guadix, Los Guájares, Gualchos, Güéjar Sierra, Güevéjar, Huélago, Huéneja, Huéscar, Huétor Santillán, Huétor-Tajar, Huétor Vega, Íllora, Itrabo, Iznalloz, Játar, Jayena, Jerez del Marquesado, Jete, Jun, Juviles, Lachar, Lanjarón, Lanteira, Lecrín, Lentegí, Lobras, Loja, Lugros, Lujar, La Malahá, Maracena, Marchal, Moclín, Molvízar, Monachil, Montefrío, Montejícar, Montillana, Moraleda de Zafayona, Moreda, Morelábor, Motril, Murtas, Nevada, Nigüelas, Nívar, Ogíjares, Orce, Órgiva, Otívar, Otura (Villa de), El Padul, Pampaneira, Pedro Martínez, Peligros, La Peza, El Pinar, Pinar, Pinos Genil, Pinos Puente, Polícar, Polopos, Pórtugos, Puebla de Don Fadrique, Pulianas, Purullena, Quéntar, Rubite, Salar, Salobreña, Santa Cruz del Comercio, Santa Fe, Soportújar, Sorvilán, La Taha, Torre-Cardela, Torvizcón, Torrenueva Costa, Trevélez, Turón, Ugíjar, Valderrubio, El Valle, Valle del Zalabí, Valor, Vegas del Genil, Vélez de Benaudalla, Ventas de Huelma, Villamena, Villanueva de las Torres, Villanueva Mesía, Víznar, Zafarraya, Zagra, La Zubia and Zújar.




Within the production area of the wines protected by the ‘Granada’ Designation of Origin, three sub-areas are set apart by their homogeneous geographical environment and are traditionally referred to as follows:






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                     ‘Geoparque-Norte’ containing the municipalities of Albuñán, Aldeire, Alicún de Ortega, Alamedilla, Alquife, Baza, Beas de Guadix, Benalúa, Benamaurel, Caniles, Castilléjar, Castril, Cogollos de Guadix, Cortes de Baza, Cortes y Graena, Cuevas del Campo, Cúllar, Darro, Dehesas de Guadix, Diezma, Dólar, Ferreira, Fonelas, Freila, Galera, Gobernador, Gor, Gorafe, Guadix, Huélago, Huéneja, Huéscar, Jérez del Marquesado, La Calahorra, Lanteira, Lugros, Marchal, Morelabor, Orce, Pedro Martínez, La Peza, Polícar, Puebla de Don Fadrique, Purullena, Valle del Zalabí, Villanueva de las Torres and Zújar;










—



                     ‘Poniente’ containing the muncipalities of Albolote, Albuñuelas, Alfacar, Alhama de Granada, Alhendín, Almuñécar, Arenas del Rey, Atarfe, Beas de Granada, Cájar, Cenes de la Vega, Cogollos Vega, Cúllar Vega, Deifontes, Dílar, Dúdar, Dúrcal, Las Gabias, Gójar, Granada, Los Guájares, Güéjar Sierra, Güevéjar, Huétor Santillán, Huétor Vega, Itrabo, Jayena, Jete, Lecrín, Lentegí, Molvízar, Monachil, Motril, Nigüelas, Nívar, Ogíjares, Otívar, Otura, El Padul, Peligros, El Pinar, Pinos Genil, Pulianas, Quéntar, Salobreña, Santa Cruz del Comercio, Santa Fe, El Valle, Vegas del Genil, Vélez de Benaudalla, Ventas de Huelma, Villamena, Víznar and La Zubia.










—



                     ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ containing the municipalities of Albondón, Albuñol, Almegíjar, Cádiar, Cástaras, Lobras, Murtas, Polopos, Rubite, Sorvilán, Torvizcón, Turón and Ugíjar.




7.   Wine grape variety(ies)







 


CABERNET FRANC










 


CABERNET SAUVIGNON










 


CHARDONNAY










 


GARNACHA TINTA










 


MACABEO - VIURA










 


MERLOT










 


MOSCATEL DE ALEJANDRÍA










 


MOSCATEL DE GRANO MENUDO










 


PALOMINO










 


PARDINA - JAÉN BLANCO










 


PEDRO XIMÉNEZ










 


PETIT VERDOT










 


PINOT NOIR










 


ROME










 


SAUVIGNON BLANC










 


SYRAH










 


TEMPRANILLO










 


VIJARIEGO BLANCO - BIGIRIEGO










 


VIOGNIER




8.   Description of the link(s)

Vine-growing since time immemorial, archaeological remains of Molvízar, Roman villa with winery. Winemaking tradition, with historical references dating back to the end of the 19th century. Fifty per cent of the surface area is over 1 000 metres above sea level, which, together with the variations between maximum and minimum temperatures during the day, ranging from as high as 39 °C to as low as -4 °C, have a positive impact on the quality of the grapes. Average annual precipitation of 450 mm with an average of 70 rainy days. Calcareous brown soil, low in organic matter, phosphorus, nitrogen. All these factors determine the basic characteristics of these wines as described in the product specification.
9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

Legal framework:






 


In national legislation




Type of further condition:






 


Packaging within the demarcated geographical area




Description of the condition:






 


Wine may be moved in bulk only between registered wineries. The protected wines must be packaged in wineries entered in the Register. This requirement is necessary to guarantee their organoleptic quality, as the sensory qualities of wine in bulk can easily be altered during transportation or if subjected to adverse conditions in wineries outside the demarcated area.




Legal framework:






 


In national legislation




Type of further condition:






 


Additional provisions relating to labelling




Description of the condition:






 


The labelling must bear the level of protection (traditional term) followed by the protected name and all compulsory or optional particulars generally laid down in the applicable legislation. Wines furnished with guarantee seals, numbered labels or certification labels issued by the Regulatory Board.










 


Wines may use one of the terms ‘Geoparque-Norte’, ‘Poniente’ or ‘Contraviesa-Alpujarra’ provided they meet the specific characteristics set out in the specification for that sub-area.










 


Optional particular: ‘Andalucía’.










 


In order to use the term ‘Fermentado en Barrica’, the wine must be fermented in oak barrels with a maximum capacity of 600 litres, spending at least 3 months in the barrel.










 


In order to use the term ‘Barrica’ or ‘Roble’, the wine must be kept in oak barrels with a maximum capacity of 600 litres for at least 3 months.










 


In order to use the term ‘Premium’ on sparkling wines, there must be a period of at least 12 months between tirage and disgorgement.










 


In order to use the term ‘Reserva’ on sparkling wines, there must be a period of at least 18 months between tirage and disgorgement.










 


The term ‘Nuevo’ may be used for non-sparkling wines from the year in which the grapes were harvested, provided that they were bottled and labelled before 1 March of the year following that in which the grapes were harvested.










 


The term ‘Joven’ may be used for non-sparkling wines made in the same wine year in which they are labelled.










 


The terms ‘Naturalmente Dulce’ or ‘Vendimia tardíá’ may be used for wines made from overripe grapes meeting the other requirements laid down in the relevant legislation.










 


The terms ‘Cosecha’, ‘añada’, ‘vendimia’ or other equivalents apply exclusively to wines where at least 85 % of the grapes used to make them were harvested in the year mentioned. This is compulsory on the labelling of still non-sparkling wines.










 


The name of a grape variety may be used if 85 % of the grapes used to make the wine are of this variety. The names of two varieties may be used if the wine is made entirely from those varieties, which must be listed in descending order of quantity.





Link to the product specification

https://lajunta.es/49mdr


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            OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.


ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2023/287/oj
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