Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to the 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: 2024-02-16
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Belgium, Province of Flemish Brabant, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, product designation, quality control of agricultural products, red wine, rosé wine, white wine








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C/2024/1490


16.2.2024






Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to the 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/2024/1490)

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


                     ‘Hagelandse wijn’
                  


PDO-BE-A1499-AM04


Date of communication: 24.11.2023
                  


DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Maximum yield per hectare

The maximum yield has been updated in line with current standards.
Reason: the maximum yields have been updated, taking into account the potential of the various grape varieties.
2.   Definition of the geographical area

The area covered by the designation has been extended to include two municipalities which administratively are not part of Hageland, but nor are many other municipalities which are nevertheless included in the area covered by the Hageland designation. These municipalities contain vineyards in respect of which the owners intend to apply for the PDO in due course.
The municipalities in question are Bertem and Oud-Heverlee.
In addition, it has been decided to include two formerly independent municipalities of Zoutleeuw in the Haspengouwse wijn PDO (see amendment application for that PDO).
Zoutleeuw currently consists of five formerly independent municipalities: Budingen, Dormaal, Halle-Booienhoven, Helen-Bos and Ossenweg. Ossenweg and Halle-Booienhoven have been included in the Haspengouwse wijn PDO. Consequently, Zoutleeuw has been deleted from the Hagelandse wijn PDO and replaced by Budingen, Dormaal and Helen-Bos.
3.   Amendment of wine grape varieties

Amendment of the list of varieties
A number of grape varieties have been deleted because they are used little or not at all: Optima, Domina, Sirius, Bianca, Würzer, Schönburger and Pinot Noir Précoce.
The following varieties have been introduced: Grüner Veltliner, Muscaris, Solaris, Souvignier Gris, Acolon, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Dorsa, Cabernet Jura, Cabernet Sauvignon, Léon Millot, Pinot Meunier, Pinotin and Tempranillo.
The spelling of the Lemberger variety has been corrected. (It was originally written as ‘Limberger’.)
Reason: the need to update and amend the varieties defined for the production of wines in the Hageland area, including new varieties relevant to the characterisation of the wines in the region (see ‘Causal link’).
4.   Further conditions

The conditions have been simplified. Superfluous elements have been deleted.
Reason: the deletion of superfluous elements improves readability.
5.   Information on stakeholders – inspection bodies and supervisory authorities

Updating of information.
Reason: the contact details were out of date and have been updated to reflect the current situation. This is necessary to ensure that the product specification complies with the applicable legislation.
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1.   Name(s)

Hagelandse wijn
2.   Geographical indication type

PDO – protected designation of origin
3.   Categories of grapevine product







1.


Wine




4.   Description of the wine(s)

1.   Analytical properties
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
The minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume must be 8 % vol. The total alcoholic strength by volume must not be lower than 9 % vol. If the natural alcoholic strength is increased, the total alcoholic strength by volume must in no case be higher than 13,5 % vol. The total acidity in g H2SO4/l (total acid content) must be at least 3,5 grams per litre, expressed as tartaric acid, or 46,6 milliequivalents per litre.
Analytical parameters not included in this section must comply with the limits laid down in EU legislation.






General analytical characteristics




Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)


 




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)


8,5




Minimum total acidity


3,5 grams per litre, expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)


 




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)


 




2.   Organoleptic properties
BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
White wines: delicate, elegant, fruity or floral, occasionally somewhat mineral aroma. More refined than full-bodied. Well-structured acidity and characterised by a not excessively high alcoholic strength (11 % to 12 % by volume). Ageing in wooden casks can enhance certain wines. The above also applies to the rosé wines. Red wines: a fruity, fresh style. These wines display the characteristics of ‘all’ northern red wines. Depending on the grape variety and the vintage, they may, however, have a tannin structure. Ageing in wooden casks is used relatively often. Alcoholic strength not very high (11 % to 12,5 % by volume). The serving temperature is preferably not too high (15 °C to 17 °C). The organoleptic testing is carried out by the accreditation committee and relates to colour, clarity, aroma and taste. A minimum number of points must be obtained in order for the designation of origin to be granted. Only wines displaying the required analytical properties are organoleptically tested. The way in which the accreditation committee operates is governed by internal rules of procedure.
5.   Winemaking practices

5.1.   Specific oenological practices

1.   Enrichment
Specific oenological practice
In the case of fresh grapes, partially fermented grape must or new wine still in fermentation, the natural alcoholic strength by volume may be increased, at the vineyard only, by adding sucrose, concentrated grape must or rectified concentrated grape must.
2.   Deacidification
Specific oenological practice
The wine may be partially deacidified. Deacidification of wines may be carried out only up to a limit of 1 g/l, expressed as tartaric acid, or 13,3 milliequivalents per litre.
5.2.   Maximum yields

1.   Auxerrois, Bacchus, Cabernet Cortis, Cabernet Jura, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Léon Millot, Müller-Thurgau
80 hectolitres per hectare
2.   Muscaris, Ortega, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pinotin, Regent, Riesling, Siegerrebe, Solaris, Souvignier Gris
80 hectolitres per hectare
3.   Acolon, Cabernet Dorsa, Dornfelder, Johanitter, Kerner, Lemberger, Merlot, Tempranillo
90 hectolitres per hectare
6.   Demarcated geographical area

The defined area for the production of Hagelandse wijn is located in winegrowing area A in Hageland, comprising the towns and/or municipalities of Aarschot, Begijnendijk, Bekkevoort, Bertem, Bierbeek, Boutersem, Budingen, Diest, Dormaal, Geetbets, Glabbeek, Halen, Helen-Bos, Hoegaarden, Holsbeek, Kortenaken, Landen, Leuven, Linter, Lubbeek, Oud-Heverlee, Rotselaar, Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, Tielt-Winge, Tienen and Tremelo.
7.   Wine grape variety(ies)

Acolon
Auxerrois B
Bacchus B
Cabernet Cortis
Cabernet Dorsa
Cabernet Jura
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay B
Dornfelder N
Grüner Veltliner
Johanniter B
Kerner B
Lemberger N
Léon Millot
Merlot N
Muscaris
Müller Thurgau B
Ortega B
Pinot Blanc B
Pinot Gris G
Pinot Meunier N
Pinot Noir N – Vroege Loonse
Pinotin
Regent N
Riesling B
Siegerrebe Rs – Sieger
Solaris
Souvignier Gris
Tempranillo
8.   Description of the link(s)

8.1.   Location

The parcels are located mainly on south-facing, well-drained slopes and hills. The ridges of the hills, which run south-west to north-east, are sandbanks that were laid bare when the sea receded 7 million years ago. The hill slopes are rich in iron.
8.2.   Relevant grape varieties within the geographical area

One of Hageland’s characteristics is its wide range of grape varieties. Some winegrowers produce varietals while others make blends. That is why Hageland has so many different styles of wine. A first type are the Chardonnay wines reminiscent of Burgundy. A second type are the wines made from Pinot grapes that are more similar to Alsace wines and a third the Müller-Thurgau types that are like Luxembourg wines. Red wines are also produced, albeit in smaller quantities.
Hageland wines have special characteristics such as minerality, elegance, refinement and well-structured acidity.
8.3.   Causal link

The quality of these wines is partly due to the fact that the vineyards are located on fine, south-facing hill slopes and that yields are kept well below the authorised limits.
The properties of the soil and the iron layers give Hageland wines special characteristics such as minerality, elegance, refinement and well-structured acidity, making them wines of international quality.
Many of the vineyards are relatively young. The quality of the wines has, however, been found to improve (increased sugar content and more balanced acidity) with every year that the vineyard ages.
9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)


Processing of grapes into wine in the immediate vicinity of the geographical area

Legal framework:
EU rules
Type of further condition:
Derogation concerning production in the defined geographical area
Description of the condition:
The processing of the grapes into grape must and of the must into wine must take place within the geographical area where the grapes were harvested, or, subject to express prior authorisation by the accreditation committee, in the immediate vicinity of the geographical area. In order to produce ‘Hagelandse wijn met gecontroleerde oorsprongsbenaming’ [‘Hagelandse wijn with registered designation of origin’], all the grapes must come from the accredited production area.

Link to the product specification

http://lv.vlaanderen.be/nl/landbouwbeleid/kwaliteitssystemen/beschermde-oorsprongsbenamingen-bob-en-beschermde-geografische


(1)  
            OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.


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