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
Date: 2023-11-13
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Bulgaria, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, product designation, quality control of agricultural products, red wine, regions of Bulgaria, rosé wine, white wine








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C/2023/915


13.11.2023






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
(C/2023/915)

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


                     ‘Дунавска равнина’
                  


PGI-BG-A1538-AM02


Date of communication: 6 July 2023
                  

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

Amendment by Act of Approval No RD 18 – 1/10.03.2017
                     

The producers have submitted an application, via the Black Sea Regional Vine and Wine Chamber, for the product specification to include Sangiovese, for the production of rosé wines only, and Gergana, for the production of white wines, in the list of grape varieties permitted for the production of wine with the ‘Дунавска равнина / Dunavska Ravnina’ PGI wine.
The Sangiovese and Gergana wines are very well received by the market and there is increased demand. Gergana is a Bulgarian variety found only in the Danube Plain area. The wines have very good analytical and organoleptic characteristics. Including them in the specification for the ‘Дунавска равнина / Dunavska Ravnina’ PGI will enhance its image and expand the commercial reach of the geographical indication. This amendment affects point 5 ‘Wine grape varieties authorised for production of “Дунавска равнина / Dunavska Ravnina” PGI wine’ of the product specification and section 7 ‘Main wine grape variety(ies)’ of the single document.
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1.   Name(s)

Дунавска равнина
2.   Geographical indication type

PGI – Protected geographical indication
3.   Categories of grapevine product







1.


Wine




4.   Description of the wine(s)

1.   White wines
CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
Actual alcoholic strength – minimum 10 % vol.
Total sugar content:






—


for dry wines – up to 4 g/l, or up to 9 g/l provided that the total acidity expressed as grams of tartaric acid per litre is not more than 2 grams below the residual sugar content;










—


for semi-dry wines – more than the maximum values for dry wines, but not more than 12 g/l, or 18 g/l provided that the total acidity expressed as grams of tartaric acid per litre is not more than 10 grams below the residual sugar content;










—


for semi-sweet wines – more than the maximum values for semi-dry wines, but not more than 45 g/l;










—


for sweet wines – more than 45 g/l.










—


Total acidity expressed as tartaric acid – minimum 4 g/l.










—


Volatile acidity expressed as acetic acid – not more than 13,3 meq.










—


Total sulphur dioxide – not more than 200 mg/l.










—


Sugar-free extract – minimum 16 g/l.




Clarity – clear liquid, a small amount of coloured sediment resulting from prolonged bottle ageing is permissible.
Colour – straw yellow with greenish tints.
Aroma and flavour – complex aroma with citrus fruits dominating and hints of herbs, fresh grass and wild flowers. The flavour is fresh, with balanced acidity, harmonious with a long after-taste.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


10




Minimum total acidity


4 g/l, expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


13,3




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


200




2.   Rosé
CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
Actual alcoholic strength – minimum 10 % vol.
Total sugar content:






—


for dry wines – up to 4 g/l, or up to 9 g/l provided that the total acidity expressed as grams of tartaric acid per litre is not more than 2 grams below the residual sugar content;










—


for semi-dry wines – more than the maximum values for dry wines, but not more than 12 g/l, or 18 g/l provided that the total acidity expressed as grams of tartaric acid per litre is not more than 10 grams below the residual sugar content;










—


for semi-sweet wines – more than the maximum values for semi-dry wines, but not more than 45 g/l;










—


for sweet wines – more than 45 g/l.










—


Total acidity expressed as tartaric acid – minimum 4 g/l.










—


Volatile acidity expressed as acetic acid – not more than 13,3 meq.










—


Total sulphur dioxide – not more than 200 mg/l.










—


Sugar-free extract – minimum 16 g/l.




Clarity – clear liquid, a small amount of coloured sediment resulting from prolonged bottle ageing is permissible.
Colour – bright pink.
Aroma and flavour – red forest fruit and stone fruit dominate the aroma. The flavour is soft, with a rounded structure and appetising notes of blackberry and ripe cherry. The finish is bold, slightly astringent, with a powerful freshness.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


10




Minimum total acidity


4 g/l, expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


13,3




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


200




3.   Red wines
CONCISE TEXTUAL DESCRIPTION
Actual alcoholic strength – minimum 10 % vol.
Total sugar content:






—


for dry wines – up to 4 g/l, or up to 9 g/l provided that the total acidity expressed as grams of tartaric acid per litre is not more than 2 grams below the residual sugar content;










—


for semi-dry wines – more than the maximum values for dry wines, but not more than 12 g/l, or 18 g/l provided that the total acidity expressed as grams of tartaric acid per litre is not more than 10 grams below the residual sugar content;










—


for semi-sweet wines – more than the maximum values for semi-dry wines, but not more than 45 g/l;










—


for sweet wines – more than 45 g/l.










—


Total acidity expressed as tartaric acid – minimum 4 g/l.










—


Volatile acidity expressed as acetic acid – not more than 15 meq.










—


Total sulphur dioxide – not more than 150 mg/l.










—


Sugar-free extract – minimum 20 g/l.




Clarity – clear liquid, a small amount of coloured sediment resulting from prolonged bottle ageing is permissible.
Colour – ruby red.
Aroma and flavour – aromas including red and black forest fruits, prunes, spices, vanilla and nuts. The flavour is balanced and juicy, with soft tannins and fruity freshness.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


10




Minimum total acidity


4 g/l, expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


15




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


150




5.   Wine-making practices

5.1.   
Essential oenological practices


1.   Yield
Relevant restriction on making the wines
The maximum wine yield from 100 kg of grapes is 70 l.
5.2.   
Maximum yields



                  13 000 kg of grapes per hectare
6.   Demarcated geographical area







1.


The demarcated area for the production of wine with the ‘Дунавска равнина / Dunavska Ravnina’ PGI is within the boundaries of the following localities:




Montana Region: Berkovitsa, Boychinovtsi, Brusartsi, Chiprovtsi, Georgi Damyanovo, Yakimovo, Lom, Medkovets, Montana, Valchedram and Varshets.
Vidin Region: Belogradchik, Boynitsa, Bregovo, Chuprene, Gramada, Kula, Makresh, Novo Selo, Ruzhintsi, Vidin and Dimovo.
Vratsa Region: Byala Slatina, Borovan, Hayredin, Kozloduy, Krivodol, Mezdra, Miziya, Oryahovo, Roman and Vratsa.
Gabrovo Region: Gabrovo, Sevlievo and Dryanovo.
Lovech Region: Letnitsa, Lovech, Lukovit, Troyan, Ugarchin and Yablanitsa.
Pleven Region: Belene, Cherven Bryag, D. Mitropoliya, Dolni Dabnik, Gulyantsi, Iskar, Knezha, Levski, Nikopol, Pleven and Pordim.
Veliko Tarnovo Region: Gorna Oryahovitsa, Lyaskovets, Pavlikeni, Polski Trambesh, Strazhitsa, Suhindol, Svishtov, Veliko Tarnovo, Zlataritsa and Elena.
Razgrad Region: Tsar Kaloyan, Isperih, Kubrat, Loznitsa, Razgrad and Zavet.
Ruse Region: Byala, Borovo, Tsenovo, Ivanovo, Ruse, Vetovo, Dve Mogili and Slivo Pole.
Silistra Region: Glavinitsa, Tutrakan, Alfatar, Dulovo, Kaynardzha, Silistra and Sitovo.
Targovishte Region: Omurtag, Opaka, Popovo and Targovishte.
Dobrich Region: Balchik, General Toshevo, Kavarna, Shabla, Dobrich, Krushari and Tervel.
Shumen Region: Hitrino, Kaolinovo, Kaspichan, Novi Pazar, Shumen, Smyadovo, Veliki Preslav, Varbitsa, Venets and Nikola Kozlevo.
Varna Region: Aksakovo, Avren, Beloslav, Byala, Devnya, Dolni Chiflik, Dalgopol, Provadiya, Suvorovo, Varna, Vetrino and Valchidol.
Sofia Region: Botevgrad and Pravets.
The following localities, listed by municipality, are excluded from the demarcated area:
Municipality of Belogradchik: villages of Granichak, Prauzhda, Salash and Stakevtsi.
Municipality of Chiprovtsi: villages of Martinovo and Prevala.
Municipality of Georgi Damyanovo: villages of Dalgi Del and Kopilovtsi.
Municipality of Berkovitsa: village of Chereshovitsa.
Municipality of Varshets: villages of Gorna Bela Rechka, Gorno Ozirovo and Dolno Ozirovo.
Municipality of Vratsa: village of Lyutadzhik.
Municipality of Botevgrad: villages of Gurkovo, Kraevo, Radotina and Trudovets.
Municipality of Pravets: village of Razliv.
Municipality of Troyan: villages of Balkanets, Beli Osam, Golyama Zhelyazna, Gumoshtnik, Dobrodan, Oreshak, Staro Selo, Terziysko, Cherni Osam, Chiflik and Shipkovo.
Municipality of Lovech: villages of Stefanovo, Malinovo and Balgarene.
Municipality of Sevlievo: villages of Boazat, Valevtsi, Voynishka, Dyalak, Kravenik, Kupen, Mlechevo, Selishte, Stokite, Tabashka, Ugorelets and Shopite.
Municipality of Gabrovo: villages of Balanite, Boycheta, Boriki, Zhaltesh, Zeleno Darvo, Malusha, Orlovtsi, Potok, Charkovo and Chernevtsi.
Municipality of Veliko Tarnovo: villages of Voynezha, Voneshta Voda, Vaglevtsi, Kladni Dyal, Osenarite and Raykovtsi.
Municipality of Elena: villages of Bebrovo, Beykovtsi, Buynovtsi, Valchovtsi, Ganev Dol, Gramatitsi, Debeli Rat, Drenta, Ivanivanovtsi, Ignatovtsi, Kamenari, Kolari, Konstantin, Kostel, Maryan, Miykovtsi, Palitsi, Popska, Ruhovtsi, Svetoslavtsi, Todyuvtsi and Chakali.
Municipality of Zlataritsa: villages of Dedintsi, Dalgi Pripek, Ravnovo, Razsoha and Rosno.
Municipality of Strazhitsa: villages of Vodno, Zhelezartsi and Kavlak.
Municipality of Popovo: villages of Dolna Kabda, Konak and Marchino.
Municipality of Targovishte: villages of Bozhurka, Bratovo, Gorna Kabda, Koprets, Paydushko, Presiyan, Prolaz, Tarnovtsa, Tsvetnitsa and Cherkovna.
Municipality of Omurtag: villages of Belomortsi, Velikdenche, Verentsi, Gorna Hubavka, Gorsko Selo, Dolna Hubavka, Zelena Morava, Zmeyno, Iliyno, Kamburovo, Kozma Prezviter, Krasnoseltsi, Panayot Hitovo, Panichino, Petrino, Ptichevo and Stanets.
Municipality of Varbitsa: village of Tushovitsa.
Municipality of Smyadovo: village of Rish.
7.   Wine grape variety(ies)







 


Aligote










 


Aheloy










 


Bouket










 


Viognier










 


Gamay Noir










 


Gamay Fréaux










 


Gergana










 


Grand Noir










 


Gamza – Kadarka










 


Dimiat – Smederevka










 


Dunavska Gamza










 


Evmolpia – Trakiiski Mavrud










 


Cabernet Sauvignon










 


Cabernet Franc










 


Kamtchiya










 


Carmenère










 


Colombard










 


Cot – Malbec










 


Kuklenski Mavrud










 


Mavrud










 


Marselan










 


Melnik 82










 


Melnishki Rubin










 


Merlot










 


Misket Varnenski – Muskat Varnenski










 


Misket Vrachanski – Vrachanski Misket










 


Misket Kailashki










 


Misket Markovski










 


Misket Sandanski – Muskat Sandanski










 


Misket Sungurlarski










 


Misket Cherven – Brezovski Misket










 


Misket Cherven – Karlovski Misket










 


Misket Cherven – Cherven Misket










 


Muscat Ottonel










 


Müller-Thurgau










 


Orfei










 


Pamid










 


Petit Verdot










 


Pinot Gris










 


Plevenski Kolorit










 


Pomoriiski Biser










 


Ranna Melnishka Loza – Melnik 55










 


Rheinriesling – Nemski Rizling










 


Rheinriesling – Rizling










 


Rkatsiteli – Rikat










 


Rubin










 


Roussanne










 


Sangiovese










 


Cinsaut










 


Septemvriiski Rubin










 


Sylvaner










 


Syrah – Shiraz










 


Sauvignon Blanc










 


Sungurlarski Biser










 


Tamyanka – Moskatelo










 


Tamyanka – Moscato Bianco










 


Tamyanka – Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains










 


Tamyanka – Temenuga










 


Trakiiska Slava










 


Fetyaska Alba – Fetyaska Byala










 


Fetyaska Regala










 


Furmint










 


Harslevelut – Lipovina










 


Hebros










 


Chernomorski Brilyant










 


Chernomorski Eleksir










 


Chardonnay










 


Chenin – Chenin Blanc










 


Shiroka Melnishka Loza – Melnik










 


Ugni Blanc – Claret










 


Ugni Blanc – Sent Emilion




8.   Description of the link(s)


Дунавска равнина / Dunavska Ravnina

The vineyards planted in the demarcated production area for the ‘Дунавска равнина / Dunavska Ravnina’ PGI are located on the Danube Plain in the northern part of Bulgaria. This plain is situated between the River Danube to the north, the slopes of the Stara Planina mountains to the south, extending to the River Timok in the west and the Black Sea in the east. Most of the plain is at an elevation of between 100 and 250 metres, rising to between 300 and 400 metres in the Predbalkan hills. The terrain of the Danube Plain comprises low-lying plains, hills and plateaux. The climate is moderate continental and is influenced by the significant exposure of the area to the north-east and the comparatively even terrain. The annual average temperature ranges between 10 and 12,2 °C in the different parts of the plain. Winters are cold but are significantly milder in the eastern part, due to the climatic influence of the Black Sea and the less marked temperature variations. During the other seasons, maritime air masses from the west and north-west prevail. Summers are hot and dry. The average daily temperature of the warmest month is between 21,5 and 24,0 oC. The Danube Plain has the highest annual temperature range (25 °C). The average annual rainfall is between 450 and 650 mm. In most of the Danube Plain, the soils were formed on a loess base, with mainly steppe and forest-steppe vegetation. The soils that have developed are largely chernozem (carbonate, typical, leached and podzolised) and grey forest soils. The white wines have a complex aroma with citrus fruits dominating and hints of herbs, fresh grasses and wild flowers. The flavour is fresh and harmonious, with balanced acidity and a long after-taste.
In the rosé wines, aromas of red forest fruits and stone fruits dominate. The flavour is soft, with a rounded structure and appetising notes of blackberry and ripe cherry. The finish is bold, slightly astringent, with a powerful freshness.
In the red wines, aromas include red and black forest fruits, prunes, spices, vanilla and nuts. The flavour is balanced and juicy, with soft tannins and fruity freshness. The specificity and characteristic qualities of the wines produced are determined by the following: the moderate continental climate with its hot dry summers; the terrain of low-lying plains, hills and plateaux; the chernozem (carbonate, typical, leached and podzolised) and grey forest soils formed on a loess base; and the limitations imposed by the human factor.
9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

Дунавска равнина
Legal framework:
In national legislation
Type of further condition:
Derogation from production in the demarcated geographical area
Description of the condition:
The geographical indication may be used for wines made by blending provided that 85 % of the grapes used are produced in the area named on the label.

Link to the product specification

https://eavw.com/updocs/1323061686662190_Specifikacia.Dunavska.ravnina.2023.pdf


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            OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.


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