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: 2025-03-17
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, 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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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/2025/1718)

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


                     ‘Alto Adige / dell’Alto Adige / Südtirol / Südtiroler’
                  


PDO-IT-A0293-AM03


Date of communication: 18 December 2024
                  


DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Specification that all the Alto Adige ‘Spumante’ (sparkling) wines contained in the product specification must be quality sparkling wine

It has been made explicit that the Spumante wines must always comply with the characteristics of quality sparkling wine as provided for in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 (Annex VII, Part 2, point 5).
This is merely an editorial and clarifying amendment given that the minimum alcoholic strength for the various types already provided for in the previous specification was precisely that of quality sparkling wine.
Reasons:
The reason for the amendment is to make explicit reference in the specification to the quality sparkling wine type introduced by Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.
This amendment concerns Article 1 of the product specification and does not amend the single document, which already includes category 5 ‘Quality sparkling wine’.
2.   Introduction of the ‘Rosato’ (rosé) type for Alto Adige Spumante Pinot Nero

The ‘Rosato’ type has been introduced for Alto Adige Spumante Pinot Nero.
Reasons:
The reason for the amendment is that rosé wines are very important and that the option of producing Alto Adige Spumante Pinot Nero rosés is part of the strategy to enhance the value of the designation.
This amendment concerns Article 1 of the product specification and point 4 (Description of the wines) of the single document.
3.   Clarification that the ‘Alto Adige Bianco’ (white) type must be used without mention of the grape variety

It has been made clear that the Alto Adige Bianco (in German, ‘Weiss’) type, including Passito, Vendemmia Tardiva and Riserva, must not bear any mention of the grape variety.
Reasons:
The reason for this amendment is a simple clarification.
This amendment concerns Article 1 of the product specification and point 4 (Description of the wines) of the single document.
4.   Addition of the ‘Rosso’ (red) (‘Rot’) type, including with the term ‘Riserva’
                        

The ‘Rosso’ (in German, ‘Rot’) type has been added, including with the term ‘Riserva’.
Reasons:
The reason for the amendment is that red wines are very important and that the option of producing Alto Adige reds is part of the strategy to enhance the value of the designation.
This amendment concerns Articles 1, 2, 4 and 6 of the product specification and point 4 (Description of the wines) and point 5 (Maximum yields) of the single document.
5.   Use of the term ‘Riserva’ for certain grape varieties from the ‘Colli di Bolzano’ / ‘Bozner Leiten’ sub-unit

It has been specified that the term ‘Riserva’ may also be used for the Müller Thurgau, Schiava (or Schiava Grossa or Schiava Gentile) and Schiava Grigia types and for the ‘Alto Adige’ designation, ‘Colli di Bolzano’ / ‘Bozner Leiten’ sub-unit.
Reasons:
The reason for the amendment is the desire to take account of technical developments in production that have resulted in the practice of marketing wines after several years of ageing, including the Müller Thurgau, Schiava (or Schiava Grossa or Schiava Gentile) and Schiava Grigia types and the ‘Alto Adige’ designation, ‘Colli di Bolzano’ / ‘Bozner Leiten’ sub-unit.
Over the years, the types in question have proved to have significant ageing capacity when the grapes are grown and made into wine intended to be consumed later. There has also been a significant increase in sugar content, even in poor vintage years, due not only to climate change but also to the meticulous thinning of the grape bunches to correct yields, the careful selection of the harvest period and careful selection of the grapes during harvesting. A higher sugar content results in a higher alcohol concentration. The quantity of sugar, as well as resulting in a high enough alcoholic strength to ensure that the wine will keep for an extended period of time, is also a general indicator of the concentration of those chemical compounds in the sugar-free dry extract that also help to slow the ageing of the wines.
The use of the term ‘Riserva’ makes it possible to better promote the wines by highlighting their longevity.
This amendment concerns Articles 1 and 6 of the product specification and point 4 (Description of the wines) of the single document.
6.   Introduction of alternative names and the option of indicating the Schiava grape variety and using the term ‘Riserva’ for the ‘Alto Adige’ designation, ‘Meranese di Collina’ sub-unit

For the purpose of identifying the ‘Meranese di Collina’ sub-unit, the alternative terms ‘Meranese Burgraviato’ and ‘Meraner Burggräfler’ have been added to the existing terms ‘Meranese’, ‘Meraner’ and ‘Meraner Hügel’.
The option of mentioning the ‘Schiava’ variety and of using the term ‘Riserva’ has also been added.
Reasons:
With regard to the alternative terms, the reason for the amendment is to bring the specification into line with the terms commonly used to identify the sub-unit. The inclusion of the Schiava grape variety, which is consistent with technical developments, enhances the value of the designation, while the use of the term ‘Riserva’ makes it possible to better promote the wine by highlighting its longevity.
This amendment concerns Articles 1, 2, 3 and 6 of the product specification and point 4 (Description of the wines) of the single document.
7.   Introduction of alternative names and the option of using the term ‘Riserva’ for the ‘Alto Adige’ designation, ‘Santa Maddalena’ sub-unit

For the purpose of identifying the ‘Santa Maddalena’ sub-unit, the alternative terms ‘Sankt Magdalener’ and ‘S. Maddalena’ have been added to the existing term ‘St. Magdalener’.
The option of using the term ‘Riserva’ has also been added.
Reasons:
With regard to the alternative terms, the reason for the amendment is to bring the specification into line with the terms commonly used to identify the sub-unit. Inclusion of the term ‘Riserva’ makes it possible to better promote the wines by highlighting their longevity.
This amendment concerns Articles 1, 2, 3 and 6 of the product specification and point 4 (Description of the wines) of the single document.
8.   Addition of the term ‘Riserva’ for Müller Thurgau, ‘Terlano’ / ‘Terlaner’ and ‘Valle Isarco’ / ‘Eisacktal’ / ‘Eisacktaler’ sub-units

With regard to the ‘Alto Adige’ designation, ‘Terlano’ / ‘Terlaner’ and ‘Valle Isarco’ / ‘Eisacktal’ / ‘Eisacktaler’ sub-units, the use of the term ‘Riserva’ has also been included for Müller Thurgau.
Reasons:
The reason for this amendment is that, over the years, the types in question have proved to have significant ageing capacity when the grapes are grown and made into wine intended to be consumed later. There has also been a significant increase in sugar content, even in poor vintage years, due not only to climate change but also to the meticulous thinning of the grape bunches to correct yields, the careful selection of the harvest period and careful selection of the grapes during harvesting. A higher sugar content results in a higher alcohol concentration. The quantity of sugar, as well as resulting in a high enough alcoholic strength to ensure that the wine will keep for an extended period of time, is also a general indicator of the concentration of those chemical compounds in the sugar-free dry extract that also help to slow the ageing of the wines.
Inclusion of the term ‘Riserva’ makes it possible to better promote the wines by highlighting their longevity.
This amendment concerns Articles 1, 2, 3 and 6 of the product specification and point 4 (Description of the wines) of the single document.
9.   New wine types with reference to the ‘Valle Isarco’ / ‘Eisacktal’ / ‘Eisacktaler’ sub-unit

With regard to the ‘Alto Adige’ designation, ‘Valle Isarco’ / ‘Eisacktal’ / ‘Eisacktaler’ sub-unit, the following wine types have been added:






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the term ‘Riserva’ has been added for the Müller Thurgau type;










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the Bianco (in German, ‘Weiss’) type has been introduced, including Riserva;










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the Pinot Bianco type has been introduced, including Passito, Vendemmia Tardiva and Riserva;










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the Chardonnay type has been introduced, including Passito, Vendemmia Tardiva and Riserva;










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the Sauvignon type has been introduced, including Passito, Vendemmia Tardiva and Riserva;










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the term ‘Riserva’ has been added for the ‘Klausner Laitacher’ type.




Reasons:
The inclusion of the Bianco (in German ‘Weiss’) type and the option of mentioning the Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon varieties, in line with technical developments, enhances the value of the designation.
The use of the term ‘Riserva’, in line with technical developments and established consumption practices, makes it possible to better promote the wines by highlighting their longevity.
This amendment concerns Articles 1, 2, 3 and 6 of the product specification and point 4 (Description of the wines) and point 5 (Maximum yields) of the single document.
10.   Use of the term ‘Riserva’ for the Schiava grape variety in the ‘Valle Venosta’ / ‘Vinschgau’ sub-unit

With regard to the ‘Alto Adige’ designation, ‘Valle Venosta’ / ‘Vinschgau’ sub-unit, the term ‘Riserva’ may be used for the Schiava type.
Reasons:
Over the years, the types in question have proved to have significant ageing capacity when the grapes are grown and made into wine intended to be consumed later. There has also been a significant increase in sugar content, even in poor vintage years, due not only to climate change but also to the meticulous thinning of the grape bunches to correct yields, the careful selection of the harvest period and careful selection of the grapes during harvesting. A higher sugar content results in a higher alcohol concentration. The quantity of sugar, as well as resulting in a high enough alcoholic strength to ensure that the wine will keep for an extended period of time, is also a general indicator of the concentration of those chemical compounds in the sugar-free dry extract that also help to slow the ageing of the wines.
The use of the term ‘Riserva’, in line with technical developments and established consumption practices, makes it possible to better promote the wine by highlighting its longevity.
This amendment concerns Article 1 of the product specification and does not affect the single document (Description of the wines).
11.   Labelling rules for wines with two or more grape varieties

Labelling rules have been laid down for when two or more grape varieties, or their synonyms, are mentioned to identify the respective wine types. According to these rules the varieties must: a) appear in descending order of percentage of the actual amount of grapes from which the wines are made; b) account for more than 15 % of the total quantity of grapes used, except where varieties are mentioned in the descriptive part for wine types that are not identified by the names of the grape varieties; c) be written in characters of the same size, prominence, colour and colorimetric intensity.
Reasons:
To provide a more detailed description of the rules for indicating two or more grape varieties on the label.
This amendment concerns Article 1 of the product specification and point 9 (Essential further conditions) of the single document.
12.   Specification of the grape varieties for the ‘Alto Adige’ / ‘dell’Alto Adige’ (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’) designation without a sub-unit

It has been specified that, for the ‘Alto Adige’ / ‘dell’Alto Adige’ (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’) designation without a sub-unit, only the grape varieties referred to in Article 1 of the product specification may be mentioned when the wines are made from grapes from vineyards where those varieties make up at least 85 % of the grapes grown on the holding.
Grapes from other varieties of the same colour suitable for cultivation in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano may make up 15 % of the total grapes used.
Reasons:
To specify more precisely the grape varieties that may be mentioned and, as a result of technical developments, to allow a variety to be mentioned when the grapes come from vineyards where that variety accounts for 85 % of the grapes grown.
This amendment concerns Article 2 of the product specification and point 5 (Winemaking practices) of the single document.
13.   Change in the varietal composition of holdings’ vineyards for ‘Alto Adige Bianco’ (in German, ‘Weiss’) wine

For the production of this wine type without mention of the grape variety, the Müller Thurgau, Sauvignon, Riesling, Silvaner, Traminer Aromatico and Kerner varieties have been added alongside the existing Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Grigio varieties. These varieties, either on their own or in combination, must make up at least 80 % of the grapes used. The remainder of the grapes used may be white grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano (up to now, only Müller Thurgau and/or Sauvignon and/or Riesling and/or Sylvaner and/or Traminer Aromatico and/or Kerner could be used).
The above also applies to the Passito, Vendemmia Tardiva and Riserva types.
Reasons:
The aim is to better rationalise the use of grape varieties, which, thanks to the technical knowledge acquired, makes it possible to enhance the value of holdings’ vineyards for the production of quality wines.
This amendment concerns Article 2 of the product specification and point 4 (Description of the wines) of the single document.
14.   Change in the varietal composition of the vineyards from which the grapes must come for the ‘Alto Adige’ designation without a sub-unit for Passito wine with indication of two grape varieties

The option of using grapes from vineyards with the Müller Thurgau, Sauvignon, Riesling, Sylvaner, Traminer Aromatico, Kerner and/or Moscato Giallo varieties has been removed.
Reasons:
The aim is to better rationalise the use of grape varieties, which, thanks to the technical knowledge acquired, makes it possible to enhance the value of holdings’ vineyards for the production of quality wines.
This amendment concerns Article 2 of the product specification and point 4 (Description of the wines) of the single document.
15.   Specification of the varietal composition of the vineyards from which the grapes must come for the ‘Alto Adige’ designation without a sub-unit for ‘Alto Adige Rosso’ (in German, ‘Rot’), without mention of the grape variety, including Riserva

It has been specified that, for ‘Rosso’ (in German, ‘Rot’) wine, without mention of the grape variety, including Riserva, the grapes used must come from holdings’ vineyards where at least 80 % of the varietal composition is made up of Schiava and/or Lagrein and/or Pinot Nero and/or Merlot and/or Cabernet, either on their own or in combination.
Reasons:
The inclusion of the Rosso (in German, ‘Rot’) type in Article 1 of the product specification means that it is necessary to specify the variety mix.
This amendment concerns Article 2 of the product specification and point 4 (Description of the wines) of the single document.
16.   Addition of the Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon varieties to the varietal composition of the holdings’ vineyards from which the grapes for ‘Alto Adige’
                           ‘Valle Isarco’ (in German, ‘Südtirol Eisacktaler’) wines must come

It has been specified that the designation ‘Alto Adige’
               ‘Valle Isarco’ (in German, ‘Südtirol Eisacktaler’) is reserved for wines made from grapes from holdings’ vineyards where at least 85 % of the varietal composition is made up of the newly added Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon varieties in addition to the Traminer Aromatico, Pinot Grigio, Veltliner, Sylvaner, Müller Thurgau, Kerner and Riesling varieties already included in the product specification. The rest of the varieties on the vineyards may be varieties producing grapes of the same colour that are suitable for cultivation in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano.
Reasons:
The addition of these new wine types to Article 1 of the product specification with reference to the ‘Valle Isarco’ / ‘Eisacktal’ / ‘Eisacktaler’ sub-unit means that it is necessary to specify the variety mix.
This amendment concerns Article 2 of the product specification and point 5 (Maximum yields) of the single document.
17.   Specification of the variety mix for the new ‘Valle Isarco Bianco’ (in German, ‘Eisacktal Weiss’) type, including Riserva, introduced with reference to the designation ‘Alto Adige’, ‘Valle Isarco’ / ‘Eisacktal’ / ‘Eisacktaler’ sub-unit

The ‘Alto Adige’
               ‘Valle Isarco’ (in German, ‘Südtirol Eisacktaler’) Bianco (in German, ‘Weiss’) designation, without mention of the grape variety, including Riserva, is reserved for wines made from grapes from holdings’ vineyards where at least 65 % of the varietal composition is made up of Müller Thurgau and/or Silvaner and/or Veltliner and/or Riesling. The rest may be the following white grape varieties suitable for the Valle Isarco sub-unit: Pinot Grigio, Kerner, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon.
Reasons:
The addition of the Bianco (in German, ‘Weiss’) wine type, including Riserva, to Article 1 of the product specification with reference to the ‘Alto Adige’ designation, sub-unit ‘Valle Isarco’ / ‘Eisacktal’ / ‘Eisacktaler’ means that it is necessary to specify the variety mix.
This amendment concerns Article 2 of the product specification and point 4 (Description of the wines) of the single document.
18.   Definition of the variety mix for each additional geographical unit

It has been specified that, for each of the additional geographical units defined in Article 7.2 of the product specification, the variety mix must be made up of specific grape varieties, both as regards the main variety and also as regards any additional varieties.
Reasons:
The variety mix for each additional geographical unit included in Article 7.2 of the product specification has been specified to ensure that they are recognisable from an oenological perspective and retain their historical significance.
The amendment concerns Article 2 of the specification and the ‘Essential further conditions’ section of the single document.
19.   Expansion of the production area for ‘Alto Adige’ / ‘dell’Alto Adige’ (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’) wines







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The municipality of Trodena has been added to the production area of the grapes that may be used to make ‘Alto Adige’ / ‘dell’Alto Adige’ (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’) wines.










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The Valle d’Isarco sub-unit has been expanded to include the district of the municipality of Castelrotto called San Osvaldo. This is a small, west-facing plateau located between the Valle d’Isarco and the municipality of Castelrotto.










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The Valle Venosta sub-unit has been expanded to include the place known as Juval, including an existing vineyard at an elevation of 900 m above sea level and consisting of a few rows.




Reasons:
The municipality of Trodena is located in the South Tyrolean Unterland and extends from 719 m above sea level to 1 836 m above sea level. Following specific technical checks set out in a dedicated report, the municipality has been found to contain land suitable for vine cultivation and very similar to the vineyards in the neighbouring municipality of Aldino, which is already included in the list of municipalities that make up the production area.
The land in the San Osvaldo district is considered suitable for vine cultivation and some small vineyards are already located there.
The expansion of the area to include Juval allows the incorporation of an existing vineyard that is currently illogically excluded from the area.
This amendment concerns Article 3 of the product specification and point 6 (Demarcated geographical area) of the single document.
20.   Redefinition of the production area for the ‘Alto Adige’ designation, ‘Santa Maddalena’ (in German, ‘Südtirol St. Magdalener’ / ‘Sankt Magdalener’) sub-unit

The cardinal points of reference for the coordinates in the product specification have been added and better descriptions have been provided to demarcate the area, which up to now has cut an existing vineyard in two. Redefining the area’s boundaries brings this vineyard entirely within the area.
Reasons:
This minimal redefinition is necessary in order to give legal certainty to an existing situation. The newly included part does not differ, from an agronomic point of view, from the part already included in the area.
This amendment concerns Article 3 of the product specification and point 6 (Demarcated geographical area) of the single document.
21.   Better identification of the grape-growing areas that allow use of the ‘Classico’ additional term for ‘Alto Adige Santa Maddalena’ (in German, ‘Südtirol St. Magdalener’ / ‘Sankt Magdalener’) wines

The grape-growing areas that allow use of the ‘Classico’ additional term for ‘Alto Adige Santa Maddalena’ (in German, ‘Südtirol St. Magdalener’ / ‘Sankt Magdalener’) wines are identified by reference to the oldest area of origin, which was defined by the Ministerial Decree of 23 October 1931 (Official Gazette No 290 of 17 December 1931) on the delimitation of the production area for typical Santa Maddalena wine and consists of the additional geographical units of Prazöll, St. Peter, St. Justina, Leitach and Rentsch.
The reference to the additional geographical units of Prazöll, St. Peter, St. Justina, Leitach and Rentsch replaces the previous reference to the districts of Santa Maddalena, S. Pietro, S. Giustina and Leitago and part of Rencio.
Reasons:
The new demarcation is based on the boundaries of the additional geographical units, which have the same names as the old districts and are demarcated on the basis of geomorphological analyses. It therefore includes historical vineyards that have been excluded up to now, and excludes areas not planted with vines.
The size of the sub-unit has been significantly reduced, while the area planted with vines has increased by just 3,62 hectares, as a result of the inclusion of the vineyards historically present in this homogeneous area.
This amendment concerns Article 3 of the product specification but does not concern the single document.
22.   Expansion of the production area for wines with the ‘Alto Adige’ designation, ‘Terlano’ (in German, ‘Terlaner’) sub-unit

Part of the municipalities of Gargazzone and Postal has been added to the production area of the grapes that may be used for the production of wines with the ‘Alto Adige’ designation, ‘Terlano’ (in German, ‘Terlaner’) sub-unit.
Reasons:
This is an enlargement of the sub-unit, expanding the central part of the sub-unit as currently demarcated. The slopes on the left-hand side of the River Adige in the municipalities of Gargazzone and Postal are a logical northerly continuation of the existing sub-unit of production. The agronomic conditions are very similar and the existing vineyards produce white grapes. The soil conditions and exposure are no different to those in the area to the south, which is already included in the sub-unit.
This amendment concerns Article 3 of the product specification and point 6 (Demarcated geographical area) of the single document.
23.   Expansion of the production area for the ‘Alto Adige’ designation, ‘Valle Isarco’ (in German, ‘Südtirol Eisacktaler’) sub-unit

The Valle d’Isarco sub-unit has been expanded to include the district of the municipality of Castelrotto called San Osvaldo. This is a small, west-facing plateau located between the Valle d’Isarco and the municipality of Castelrotto.
The amendment entails a minor expansion of the Alto Adige designation area.
Reasons:
The land in the San Osvaldo district is considered suitable for vine cultivation and some small vineyards are already located there.
This amendment concerns Article 3 of the product specification and, indirectly and with reference to the Alto Adige designation, point 6 (Demarcated geographical area) of the single document.
24.   Expansion of the production area for the ‘Alto Adige’ designation, ‘Valle Venosta’ (in German, ‘Südtirol Vinschgau’) sub-unit

The Valle Venosta sub-unit has been expanded to include the place known as Juval, including an existing vineyard at an elevation of 900 m above sea level and consisting of a few rows.
Reasons:
The expansion of the area to include Juval allows the incorporation of an existing vineyard that is currently illogically excluded from the area.
This amendment concerns Article 3 of the product specification and, indirectly and with reference to the Alto Adige designation, point 6 (Demarcated geographical area) of the single document.
25.   Rules on winegrowing with grapes from the additional geographical units

It has been specified that, with regard to the additional geographical units, the wine must be made entirely from grapes from the individual additional geographical units.
Reasons:
To ensure that the additional geographical units introduced by Article 7.2 of the production specification are recognisable from an oenological perspective and retain their historical significance.
The amendment concerns Article 4 of the specification and the ‘Further conditions’ section of the single document.
26.   Change in the term used to indicate minimum strength

When referring to the minimum strength, the term ‘minimum natural strength’ is now used instead of the previous term ‘minimum strength’.
Reasons:
Clarification of terminology considered to be technically more appropriate than the previous one.
This amendment concerns Article 4 of the product specification but does not concern the single document.
27.   Indication of maximum yield per hectare and minimum natural strength

The maximum yield per hectare and the minimum natural strength have been specified for wines not covered by the previous product specification with additional geographical units, for Spumante wines with mention of the grape variety and for the new Rosso (Rot) and Bianco (Weiss) types.
The minimum natural strength for Alto Adige Pinot Grigio has been reduced to 10,5 % (from 11 %).
Reasons:
It is necessary to indicate the maximum yield per hectare and the minimum natural strength for the wine types introduced by the amendment to the product specification and to bring the strength for the Alto Adige Pinot Grigio variety into line with established technical and scientific knowledge.
This amendment concerns Articles 4 and 6 of the product specification and point 4 (Description of the wines) of the single document.
28.   Option of harvest selection

For products from areas planted with vines that are entered in the vineyards register for ‘Alto Adige’ (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’) PDO wines, the harvest selection and any subsequent choice of winery may be made in favour of protected designations of origin or typical geographical indications recognised for the Province of Bolzano under the legislation in force.
Reasons:
National rules on harvest selection in cases where PDO and PGI wines coexist in the same production area, even coming from the same vineyard, have been incorporated into the product specification.
This amendment concerns Article 4 of the product specification and the ‘Essential further conditions’ section of the single document.
29.   Winemaking area

It has been specified that the winemaking operations to be carried out within the administrative territory of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano include the compulsory ageing of the wine and making it into sparkling wine. It is no longer permitted to grant winemaking authorisations outside the Autonomous Province of Bolzano.
Only derogation authorisations for winemaking granted on the basis of the previous specification remain valid.
Reasons:
To make explicit the fact – in any case already commonly understood – that winemaking includes compulsory ageing and processing into sparkling wine.
To exclude the possibility of further derogations from the winemaking area being issued, as requested by the designation’s producers.
This amendment concerns Article 5 of the product specification and the ‘Essential further conditions’ section of the single document.
30.   Combined or separate winemaking

It has been explicitly stated that the grapes used to make the various Alto Adige PDO wines consisting of grapes of several varieties listed in Article 2 of the product specification, with the exception of single-variety types, may be made into wine together (the grapes are harvested at the same time and made into wine together) or separately (the grapes are harvested and turned into wine at different times and the wines are blended together only afterwards).
Reasons:
Selecting the optimal harvest time is of great importance to producing wines with a good expression of the variety and of the terroir. This is amply demonstrated both at scientific and practical level by the experience of wineries geared towards the production of excellent wines. In order to allow winegrowers to react flexibly to climate change, varietal needs and plant-health requirements and to ensure the wines express the variety and the terroir to the fullest extent, for PDO wines made from multiple varieties, winegrowers have been given the freedom to choose between making the grapes into wine separately or in combination.
This amendment concerns Article 5 of the product specification and the ‘Essential further conditions’ section of the single document.
31.   Production of sparkling wines

Sparkling wines must be produced using natural fermentation in the bottle (traditional method).
Reasons:
To improve product quality
This amendment concerns Article 5 of the product specification and point 5 (Winemaking practices) of the single document.
32.   Ageing

Alto Adige Schiava (and synonyms), Alto Adige Meranese, Alto Adige S. Maddalena, Alto Adige Valle Isarco Klausner Laitacher, Alto Adige Colli di Bolzano and all Alto Adige white wines may bear the term ‘Riserva’ after an ageing period of at least two years from 1 October of the year of harvest, provided that they have a natural alcoholic strength of at least 11,5 %.
Reasons:
Over the years, the types in question have proved to have significant ageing capacity when the grapes are grown and made into wine intended to be consumed later. There has also been a significant increase in sugar content, even in poor vintage years, due not only to climate change but also to the meticulous thinning of the grape bunches to correct yields, the careful selection of the harvest period and careful selection of the grapes during harvesting. A higher sugar content results in a higher alcohol concentration. The quantity of sugar, as well as resulting in a high enough alcoholic strength to ensure that the wine will keep for an extended period of time, is also a general indicator of the concentration of those chemical compounds in the sugar-free dry extract that also help to slow the ageing of the wines.
The use of the term ‘Riserva’, in line with technical developments and established consumption practices, makes it possible to better promote the wine by highlighting its longevity.
This amendment concerns Article 5 of the product specification and point 5 (Winemaking practices) of the single document.
33.   Characteristics on consumption

Some changes have been made to the characteristics on consumption of the individual ‘Alto Adige’ PDO wine types, and characteristics on consumption for the ‘Alto Adige’ Rosso type, including Riserva, have been added.
Reasons:
Better description and promotion of the wines.
This amendment concerns Article 6 of the product specification and point 4 (Description of the wines) of the single document.
34.   Additional geographical units

Optional terms and the use of additional geographical and toponomastic indications (localities) have been deleted and 86 smaller additional geographical units have been added.
Reasons:
The principles that define the proposed additional geographical units are to be found in their recognisability from an oenological perspective, their historical significance and in the fact that their use is optional.
The additional geographical units proposed by each winegrowing municipality and analysed (in a detailed technical report) in terms of geography and morphology, microclimate, geological history, geosoil characteristics, historiography and the geographical limits of the sub-unit, have been added. The information has been collated in monographic data sheets accompanied by a descriptive technical map showing the geographical features characteristic of each additional geographical unit. Technical maps and keys can be viewed on the website of the Province of Bolzano.
The amendment concerns Article 7 of the specification and the ‘Further conditions’ section of the single document.
35.   Pictogram to be used when indicating an additional geographic unit on the label

Optional terms and the use of additional geographical and toponomastic indications (localities) have been deleted and 86 additional geographical units have been added. The use of an additional geographical unit must be accompanied by the pictogram described in the product specification.
Reasons:
The pictogram makes it easier to identify the specific additional geographical unit on the label.
The amendment concerns Article 7 of the specification and the ‘Further conditions’ section of the single document.
36.   Labelling

It has been specified that in the description and presentation of ‘Alto Adige’ wines, the traditional terms ‘Riserva’ and/or ‘Classico’ and/or the additional geographical units and/or the mention of the vineyard must appear on the labelling where all the mandatory particulars appear. These terms must appear immediately below the name ‘Alto Adige’, whether or not accompanied by the sub-unit and the grape variety.
The initials ‘DOC’ may also be used to indicate ‘Denominazione d’Origine Controllata’[controlled designation of origin].
It has also been specified that the indication of the vineyard may be combined with indications of sub-units and additional geographical units provided that the rules laid down in this specification in respect of these terms are complied with.
Reasons:
Specifications intended to incorporate labelling rules
This amendment concerns Article 7 of the product specification and the ‘Essential further conditions’ section of the single document.
37.   Packaging

It has been specified that all ‘Alto Adige’ (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’) wines must be released for consumption exclusively in glass bottles or traditional ceramic or wooden receptacles with a nominal capacity of 0,375 litres or 0,750 litres and multiples thereof, or with a nominal capacity of 0,5 litres, excluding the ‘uni’ type, or with a nominal capacity of 5 litres.
In addition, with the exception of wine types identified by sub-units, additional geographical units, traditional terms and indication of the vineyard, other types of containers provided for in the legislation in force are permitted, provided they have a capacity no less than the minimum capacity laid down in national and EU legislation.
All types of closure system permitted by current legislation may be used.
Reasons:
Rationalisation of the permitted packaging capacities.
This amendment concerns Article 8 of the product specification and the ‘Essential further conditions’ section of the single document.
SINGLE DOCUMENT
1.   Name(s)







 


Alto Adige










 


dell’Alto Adige










 


Südtirol










 


Südtiroler




2.   Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected designation of origin
3.   Categories of grapevine products







1.


Wine










5.


Quality sparkling wine










15.


Wine from raisined grapes










16.


Wine from overripe grapes




3.1.   Combined Nomenclature code







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22 - BEVERAGES, SPIRITS AND VINEGAR

                        2204  - Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009




4.   Description of the wine(s)

1.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Spumante (sparkling) including Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Bubbles: fine and long-lasting;
Colour: straw yellow of varying intensity, sometimes with pale green or golden tints;
Aroma: a fine, gentle, broad and composite bouquet;
Taste: flavourful, fresh, fine and harmonious, ranging from ‘brut nature’ / ‘pas dosé’ / ‘dosaggio zero’ to ‘brut’;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 17,0 g/l.
Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation.
General analytical characteristics






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2.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Spumante Rosé (sparkling rosé)

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Bubbles: fine and long-lasting;
Colour: pink of varying intensity;
Aroma: bouquet specific to bottle fermentation, gentle, fine, rich and composite;
Taste: flavourful, fresh, fine and harmonious, ranging from ‘brut nature’ / ‘pas dosé’ / ‘dosaggio zero’ to ‘brut’;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 17,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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3.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Spumante with mention of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero or Pinot Bianco grape variety

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Bubbles: fine and long-lasting;
Colour: yellow, straw-coloured with pale green tints;
Aroma: fine, delicate, with a hint of yeast;
Taste: soft, pleasantly full, ranging from ‘brut nature’ / ‘pas dosé’ / ‘dosaggio zero’ to ‘brut’;
minimum total alcoholic strength by volume on consumption: 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 17,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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4.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Vendemmia Tardiva (late harvest) with mention of the grape variety, with or without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
The following varieties may be used in the production of ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Vendemmia Tardiva wines: Chardonnay, Kerner, Moscato Giallo, Müller Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Riesling Italico, Sauvignon, Sylvaner, Traminer Aromatico and Moscato Rosa.
Colour: typical of the grape variety used;
Aroma: pleasant, delicate, characteristic;
Taste: medium sweet or sweet, full, harmonious, typical of the grape variety used;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 13,50 %, of which actual at least 7,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 22,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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5.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Bianco (white) Passito, or Passito with mention of one or two grape varieties excluding Moscato Rosa, with our without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
The following permitted grape varieties may be mentioned: Chardonnay, Kerner, Moscato Giallo, Müller Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Riesling Italico, Sauvignon, Sylvaner and Traminer Aromatico.
At least 80 % of the grapes used to make ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Bianco Passito must be Chardonnay and/or Pinot Bianco and/or Pinot Grigio and/or Müller Thurgau and/or Sauvignon and/or Riesling and/or Silvaner and/or Traminer Aromatico and/or Kerner, either on their own or in combination. The rest may be white grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the Province of Bolzano.
Colour: typical of the grape variety used;
Aroma: pleasant, delicate, characteristic;
Taste: medium sweet or sweet, full, harmonious, typical of the grape variety or varieties used;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 16,00 %, of which actual at least 7,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 22,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume): 7,00










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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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6.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Bianco (in German, ‘Weiss’) including Riserva, with or without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
At least 80 % of the grapes used to make ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Bianco must be Chardonnay and/or Pinot Bianco and/or Pinot Grigio and/or Müller Thurgau and/or Sauvignon and/or Riesling and/or Silvaner and/or Traminer Aromatico and/or Kerner, either on their own or in combination. The rest may be white grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the Province of Bolzano.
Colour: straw yellow;
Aroma: pleasant, fruity, sometimes also aromatic;
Taste: dry, full, aromatic;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 18,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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7.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Chardonnay including Riserva, with or without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: greenish yellow;
Aroma: delicate, characteristic, fruity;
Taste: flavourful, dry, full, characteristic;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 16,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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8.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Kerner including Riserva, with or without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: straw yellow with greenish tints;
Aroma: slightly aromatic, fine;
Taste: dry, full, characteristic;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 16,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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9.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Moscato Giallo including Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: straw yellow;
Aroma: aromatic, characteristic of Moscato, intense;
Taste: from dry to sweet, aromatic, pleasant;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00 % of which actual at least 10 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 16,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume): 10,00










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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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10.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Müller Thurgau including Riserva, with or without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: straw yellow tending towards greenish;
Aroma: delicate, slightly aromatic;
Taste: dry, soft, fruity;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00 %; with geographical sub-units Valle Venosta and Valle Isarco: 10,50 %; Terlano 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 15,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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11.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Pinot Bianco including Riserva, with or without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: straw yellow tending towards greenish;
Aroma: pleasant, characteristic;
Taste: dry, pleasantly bitter, pleasantly acidic, flavourful, characteristic;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11 %; with geographical sub-unit Valle Venosta: 10,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 16,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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12.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Pinot Grigio including Riserva, with or without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: straw yellow;
Aroma: not very pronounced, but pleasant;
Taste: dry, full, harmonious, characteristic;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %; with the Valle Venosta sub-area
11,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 16,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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13.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Riesling including Riserva, with or without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: straw yellow tending towards greenish;
Aroma: delicate, pleasant, characteristic;
Taste: dry, agreeably acidic, fresh;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00 %; with geographical sub-unit Terlano: 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 16,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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14.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Riesling Italico including Riserva, with or without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: straw yellow, pale, pale green;
Aroma: delicate, pleasing;
Taste: dry, full, light-bodied;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00 %; with geographical sub-unit Terlano: 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 15,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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15.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Sauvignon including Riserva, with or without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: yellow tending towards pale green;
Aroma: pleasantly fruity;
Taste: dry, with characteristic bouquet;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %; with geographical sub-unit Terlano: 12,00 % and
Valle Venosta 11,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 16,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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16.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Sylvaner including Riserva, with or without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: straw yellow tending towards greenish;
Aroma: characteristic, pleasant, fruity;
Taste: dry, delicate, fruity;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00 %; with geographical sub-unit Terlano: 11,50 % and Valle Isarco: 10,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 15,0 g/l; with geographical sub-unit Valle Isarco: 16,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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17.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Traminer Aromatico including Riserva, with or without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: straw yellow to golden;
Aroma: mildly aromatic to intense;
Taste: full, agreeably aromatic, from dry to semi-dry;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %, of which actual at least 11,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 16,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume): 11,00










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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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18.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’
                              ‘Valle Isarco’ / ‘Eisacktal’ / ‘Eisacktaler’ Veltliner including Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: yellow, tending to greenish;
Aroma: vinous, with a pleasant light fragrance characteristic of the grape variety used;
Taste: dry, fresh, fruity, flavourful, with finely balanced body, characteristic;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 16,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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19.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’
                              ‘Terlano’ without mention of the grape variety, including Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: pale straw yellow;
Aroma: characteristic, fruity and delicate;
Taste: dry, pleasantly acidic;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 15,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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20.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Rosso (red) (in German, ‘Rot’) including Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: from ruby red to garnet red;
Aroma: pleasant, characteristic with hints of red fruit;
Taste: dry, soft, velvety, harmonious;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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21.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Cabernet Sauvignon or Cabernet Franc or Cabernet including Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: deep ruby red to dark garnet;
Aroma: characteristic, slightly herbal, developed;
Taste: dry, full, slightly tannic;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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22.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Lagrein including Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: deep ruby red to dark garnet;
Aroma: dry, pleasant, typical of the variety;
Taste: dry, soft, velvety, full;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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23.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Lagrein Rosato

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: pale ruby, pink with salmon tints;
Aroma: delicate, pleasant;
Taste: dry, not much body, harmonious, elegant, fresh;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 16,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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24.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Malvasia, with or without mention of Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: pale ruby red with orange tints;
Aroma: pleasantly fragrant;
Taste: dry, soft, full and harmonious;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 18,0 g/l.
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25.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Merlot, with or without mention of Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: ruby red;
Aroma: characteristic, pleasant, herbal;
Taste: dry, fresh, slightly herbal;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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26.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Merlot Rosato

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: pink with orange tints;
Aroma: slightly herbal, characteristic, pleasant;
Taste: dry, fresh, slightly herbal;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 16,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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27.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Moscato Rosa, including Passito, Vendemmia Tardiva and Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: from red to pale ruby red;
Aroma: delicate and pleasant;
Taste: sweet, agreeable Moscato taste;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 12,50 % or 16,00 % if Passito; effectively at least 10,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 18,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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28.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Pinot Nero including Riserva, with or without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: ruby with orange shades if aged;
Aroma: developed, pleasant, characteristic;
Taste: dry, soft or full with a bitterish after-taste, harmonious;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %; with geographical sub-unit Valle Venosta: 11,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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29.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Pinot Nero Rosato

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: pink;
Aroma: fruity, harmonious, pleasant;
Taste: dry, harmonious, pleasant;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 16,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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30.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Schiava including Riserva, with or without mention of the sub-unit

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: from pale to medium ruby red;
Aroma: pleasant, fruity, characteristic;
Taste: dry, soft, pleasant;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 18,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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31.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’ Schiava Grigia including Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: pale to medium ruby red;
Aroma: delicate, pleasant, characteristic, fruity;
Taste: dry, soft, pleasant;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 18,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume): —










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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume): —










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Minimum total acidity: 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid










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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre): —










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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre): —




32.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’
                              ‘Colli di Bolzano’ / ‘Bozner Leiten’ including Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: pale to medium ruby red;
Aroma: fragrant, characteristic;
Taste: dry, full, soft, harmonious;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume): —










—


Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume): —










—


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): —




33.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’
                              ‘Meranese’ / ‘Meranese di Collina’ / ‘Meranese Burgraviato’ / ‘Meraner’ / ‘Meraner Hügel’ / ‘Meraner Burggräfler’, with or without mention of the Schiava variety, including Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: pale to medium ruby red;
Aroma: characteristic with light fragrance;
Taste: dry, harmonious, flavourful;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 18,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






—


Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume): —










—


Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume): —










—


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): —




34.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’
                              ‘Santa Maddalena’ / ‘S. Maddalena’ / ‘Sankt Magdalener’ / ‘St. Magdalener’ including Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: from ruby red to deep garnet;
Aroma: vinous, characteristic, with a fragrance reminiscent of violets, developed after brief ageing;
Taste: dry, full, velvety, slightly almondy, flavourful;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,50 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 20,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






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Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume): —










—


Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume): —










—


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): —




35.   
                              ‘Alto Adige’
                              ‘Valle Isarco’ / ‘Eisacktal’ / ‘Eisacktaler’
                              ‘Klausner Laitacher’ including Riserva

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION
Colour: pale to ruby red;
Aroma: not very pronounced, pleasant, characteristic;
Taste: dry, slightly acidic, full-bodied;
Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 11,00 %;
Minimum sugar-free extract: 18,0 g/l.
General analytical characteristics






—


Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume): —










—


Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume): —










—


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): —




5.   Wine-making practices

5.1.   Specific oenological practices

1.   
                                 ‘Alto Adige’
                              

Specific oenological practice






1.


Oenological practice of increasing the minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume




Description of practice:
The various techniques provided for under the relevant EU legislation for ‘enriching’ grapes, musts, wines still in fermentation and wines are permitted.
2.   
                                 ‘Alto Adige’
                              

Relevant restrictions on making the wines






2.


Oenological practice of blending grape musts and wines




Description of practice:
The blending of musts and wines, allowed under the relevant EU legislation up to a proportion of 15 %, is permitted under the product specification, provided that the musts and wines come from grape varieties classified as ‘suitable for cultivation’ in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano.
Adding musts and wines belonging to the ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ designation with mention of a geographical sub-unit is permitted, including from different vintage years, provided the musts or wines are of the same colour and belong to the same geographical sub-unit.
The grapes used to produce the bi-varietal types listed in Article 2 of the product specification, excluding the single-variety types, may be turned into wine separately or in combination.
Adding musts and wines belonging to the ‘Alto Adige’ designation (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’) with mention of an additional geographical unit is permitted if 100 % of the wine comes from the additional geographical unit mentioned.
3.   
                                 ‘Alto Adige’
                              

Specific oenological practice






3.


Production of Spumante wines




Description of practice:

                        ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Spumante wines must be exclusively sparkling wines naturally fermented in the bottle (traditional method). The sparkling wines must be aged for at least 15 months in the bottle and released for consumption no earlier than 20 months after 1 October of the year of harvest of the most recent batch.
4.   
                                 ‘Alto Adige’
                              

Specific oenological practice






4.


Production of Passito wines




Description of practice:

                        ‘Passito’ wines may be made from ‘Alto Adige’
                        ‘Bianco’ (in German, ‘Weiss’) wines and wines bearing the ‘Alto Adige’ (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’) PDO, with or without a geographical sub-unit, made from the Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon, Traminer Aromatico, Moscato Giallo, Müller Thurgau, Sylvaner, Kerner, Veltliner or Moscato Rosa grape varieties.

                        ‘Alto Adige’ (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’) ‘Passito’ wines with mention of two grape varieties and wines bearing the ‘Alto Adige’ (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’) PDO, with or without a geographical sub-unit, made from grapes of the above varieties and with the indication ‘Passito’, must be made in conformity with the standards in force for that type, with partial raisining of the grapes on the vine or after harvesting until an alcoholic strength of no less than 16 % is achieved, provided that the grape yield in wine ready for consumption does not exceed 40 hl/ha. Any addition of concentrated or rectified concentrated musts is prohibited. The wine must not be released for consumption before 1 June of the year after the grape harvest.
5.   
                                 ‘Alto Adige’
                              

Specific oenological practice






5.


Partially raisined grapes





                        ‘Alto Adige Bianco’ (in German, ‘Weiss’) and ‘Alto Adige Moscato Rosa’ wines and monovarietal ‘Alto Adige’ (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’) wines from white grape varieties may be made from grapes picked after partial raisining on the vine, to ensure a natural alcoholic strength of at least 13,5 % and a grape yield in wine ready for consumption of no more than 50 hl/ha. The alcoholic strength of such wine must not be corrected, and it may be designated ‘Vendemmia Tardiva’.
6.   
                                 ‘Alto Adige’
                              

Specific oenological practice






6.


Ageing




Description of practice: Alto Adige Lagrein, Alto Adige Merlot, Alto Adige Pinot Nero, Alto Adige Cabernet, Alto Adige Cabernet-Merlot, Alto Adige Cabernet-Lagrein, Alto Adige Merlot-Lagrein, Alto Adige Schiava (and synonyms), Alto Adige Meranese, Alto Adige S. Maddalena, Alto Adige Valle Isarco Klausner Laitacher and Alto Adige Colli di Bolzano wines, and all ‘Alto Adige’ white wines, may bear the term ‘Riserva’ if they are aged for at least two years from 1 October of the year of harvest and have a natural alcoholic strength of at least 11,5 %.

                        ‘Alto Adige Spumante’ sparkling wine, without mention of the grape variety and with the exception of ‘Alto Adige’
                        ‘Rosé’ sparkling wine, may be used as ‘Riserva’ if it is aged in the bottle for at least 36 months and is released for consumption no earlier than 42 months after 1 October of the year of harvest of the most recent batch.
5.2.   Maximum yields







1.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Bianco / Weiss

                           10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










2.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Chardonnay

                           13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










3.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Chardonnay with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










4.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Chardonnay Spumante

                           13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










5.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Kerner

                           12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










6.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Kerner with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










7.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Moscato Giallo

                           10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










8.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Moscato Giallo with mention of additional geographical indication

                           7 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










9.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Müller Thurgau

                           13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










10.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Müller Thurgau with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










11.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Pinot Bianco

                           13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










12.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Pinot Bianco with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










13.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Pinot Bianco Spumante

                           13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










14.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Pinot Grigio

                           13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










15.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Pinot Grigio with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










16.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Pinot Grigio Spumante

                           13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










17.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Riesling

                           13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










18.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Riesling with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










19.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Riesling Italico

                           13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










20.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Riesling Italico with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










21.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Sauvignon

                           13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










22.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Sauvignon with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










23.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Sylvaner

                           13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










24.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Sylvaner with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










25.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Traminer Aromatico

                           12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










26.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Traminer Aromatico with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










27.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Rosso / Rot

                           10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










28.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Cabernet

                           11 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










29.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Cabernet with mention of additional geographical indication

                           8 300 kilograms of grapes per hectare










30.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Lagrein

                           14 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










31.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Lagrein with mention of additional geographical indication

                           10 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










32.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Lagrein Rosato / Lagrein Kretzer

                           14 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










33.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Lagrein Rosato / Lagrein Kretzer with mention of additional geographical indication

                           10 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










34.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Malvasia

                           11 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










35.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Merlot and ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Merlot Rosato

                           13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










36.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Merlot and ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Merlot Rosato with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










37.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Moscato Rosa

                           6 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










38.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Pinot Nero and ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Pinot Nero Rosato

                           12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










39.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Pinot Nero and ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Pinot Nero Rosato with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










40.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Pinot Nero Spumante

                           12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










41.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Schiava

                           14 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










42.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Schiava with mention of additional geographical indication

                           10 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










43.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Schiava Grigia

                           14 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










44.


‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Schiava Grigia with mention of additional geographical indication

                           10 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










45.


‘Alto Adige Colli di Bolzano / Südtiroler Bozner Leiten’

                           13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










46.


‘Alto Adige Meranese di Collina / Südtiroler Meraner Hügel’ or synonyms

                           12 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










47.


‘Alto Adige Meranese di Collina / Südtiroler Meraner Hügel’ or synonyms, with mention of additional geographical indication

                           10 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










48.


‘Alto Adige Santa Maddalena / Südtiroler St. Magdalener’ or synonyms

                           12 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










49.


‘Alto Adige Santa Maddalena / Südtiroler St. Magdalener’ with mention of additional geographical indication

                           10 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










50.


‘Alto Adige Terlano / Südtiroler Terlaner’

                           12 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










51.


‘Alto Adige Terlano / Südtiroler Terlaner’ with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 400 kilograms of grapes per hectare










52.


‘Alto Adige Terlano / Südtiroler Terlaner’ Chardonnay

                           12 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










53.


‘Alto Adige Terlano / Südtiroler Terlaner’ Chardonnay with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










54.


‘Alto Adige Terlano / Südtiroler Terlaner’ Müller Thurgau

                           12 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










55.


‘Alto Adige Terlano / Südtiroler Terlaner’ Pinot Bianco

                           12 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










56.


‘Alto Adige Terlano / Südtiroler Terlaner’ Pinot Bianco with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










57.


‘Alto Adige Terlano / Südtiroler Terlaner’ Pinot Grigio

                           12 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










58.


‘Alto Adige Terlano / Südtiroler Terlaner’ Riesling

                           12 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










59.


‘Alto Adige Terlano / Südtiroler Terlaner’ Riesling Italico

                           12 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










60.


‘Alto Adige Terlano / Südtiroler Terlaner’ Sauvignon

                           12 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










61.


‘Alto Adige Terlano / Südtiroler Terlaner’ Sauvignon with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










62.


‘Alto Adige Terlano / Südtiroler Terlaner’ Sylvaner

                           12 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










63.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Kerner

                           11 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










64.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Kerner with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










65.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Müller Thurgau

                           13 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










66.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Müller Thurgau with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










67.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Pinot Grigio

                           10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










68.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Pinot Grigio with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










69.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Riesling

                           10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










70.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Riesling with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










71.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Sylvaner

                           12 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










72.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Sylvaner with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










73.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Traminer Aromatico

                           10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










74.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Veltliner

                           12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










75.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Veltliner with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










76.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Pinot Bianco

                           12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










77.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Chardonnay

                           12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










78.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Sauvignon

                           12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










79.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Bianco / Weiss

                           9 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










80.


‘Alto Adige Valle Isarco / Südtiroler Eisacktaler’ Klausner Laitacher

                           12 500 kilograms of grapes per hectare










81.


‘Alto Adige Valle Venosta / Südtiroler Vinschgau’ Chardonnay

                           11 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










82.


‘Alto Adige Valle Venosta / Südtiroler Vinschgau’ Kerner

                           11 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










83.


‘Alto Adige Valle Venosta / Südtiroler Vinschgau’ Müller Thurgau

                           12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










84.


‘Alto Adige Valle Venosta / Südtiroler Vinschgau’ Pinot Bianco

                           11 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










85.


‘Alto Adige Valle Venosta / Südtiroler Vinschgau’ Pinot Bianco with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










86.


‘Alto Adige Valle Venosta / Südtiroler Vinschgau’ Pinot Grigio

                           10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










87.


‘Alto Adige Valle Venosta / Südtiroler Vinschgau’ Riesling

                           10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










88.


‘Alto Adige Valle Venosta / Südtiroler Vinschgau’ Riesling with mention of additional geographical indication

                           9 800 kilograms of grapes per hectare










89.


‘Alto Adige Valle Venosta / Südtiroler Vinschgau’ Sauvignon

                           10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










90.


‘Alto Adige Valle Venosta / Südtiroler Vinschgau’ Traminer Aromatico

                           9 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










91.


‘Alto Adige Valle Venosta / Südtiroler Vinschgau’ Pinot Nero

                           8 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare










92.


‘Alto Adige Valle Venosta / Südtiroler Vinschgau’ Schiava

                           12 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare




6.   Demarcated geographical area


               ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’
            
The area comprises:






—


the area under vines in the municipalities of Aldino, Andriano, Appiano, Barbiano, Bolzano, Bronzolo, Caines, Caldaro, Cermes, Cornedo all’Isarco, Cortaccia, Cortina all’Adige, Egna, Fiè, Gargazzone, Lagundo, Laives, Lana, Magrè all’Adige, Marlengo, Meltina, Merano, Montagna, Nalles, Ora, Postal, Renon, Rifiano, Salorno, San Genesio, San Pancrazio, Scena, Termeno, Terlano, Tesimo, Tirolo, Trodena and Vadena;










—


part of the territory of the municipalities of Barbiano, Bressanone, Castelbello-Ciardes, Castelrotto, Chiusa, Funes, Laces, Laion, Naturno, Naz-Sciaves Parcines, Silandro, Velturno, Villandro and Varna, as defined in the product specification.





               ‘Alto Adige’, geographical sub-unit of ‘Colli di Bolzano’: the grapes must be grown in the area comprising the entire administrative municipal territory of Laives and part of the municipalities of Terlano, San Genesio, Bolzano, Renon, Fiè and Cornedo, as defined in the product specification.

               ‘Alto Adige’, geographical sub-unit of ‘Meranese Burgraviato’: the grapes intended for production of ‘Meranese’ wine must be grown in the area comprising all or part of the municipalities of Merano, Caines, Cermes, Gargazzone, Lagundo, Lana, Marlengo, Postàl, Rifiano, San Pancrazio, Scena, Tesimo and Tirolo, as defined in the product specification.

               ‘Alto Adige’, geographical sub-unit of ‘Santa Maddalena’: the production area for ‘Santa Maddalena’ wine includes all or part of the following districts and sub-districts: Santa Maddalena, Santa Giustina, Laitago (Coste), San Pietro, Guncina, San Giorgio, Rena (Sabbia), Santa Giustina di Sopra, Laitago di Sopra, Signato, Laste Basse, Cardano in the municipality of Cornedo, Campiglio, Virgolo, Aslago, Rencio and San Maurizio in the municipality of Bolzano, Settequerce in the municipality of San Genesio, and Masi Reiter, Diem, Raindl, Ebnicher and Plattner in the municipality of Renon, as defined in the product specification.

               ‘Alto Adige’, geographical sub-unit of ‘Terlano’: the production area for ‘Terlano’ wines comprises the municipality of Terlano, with the exception of the part not suitable for the production of wine with the characteristics laid down in the product specification, and part of the municipalities of Gargazzone, San Genesio, Meltina, Postal, Tesimo, Nalles, Andriano, Appiano and Caldaro, as defined in the product specification.

               ‘Alto Adige’, geographical sub-unit of ‘Valle Isarco’: the grapes intended for production of ‘Valle Isarco’ wines must be grown in the geographical sub-unit comprising parts of the following municipalities: Barbiano, Bressanone, Castelrotto, Chiusa, Fiè, Funes, Laion, Naz-Sciaves, Renon, Velturno, Villandro and Varna, as defined in the product specification.

               ‘Alto Adige’, geographical sub-unit of ‘Valle Venosta’: the grapes intended for production of ‘Valle Venosta’ wine must be grown in the area outlined below, which comprises all or part of the suitable areas of the municipalities of Castelbello-Ciardes, Laces, Naturno, Parcines and Silandro, as defined in the attached specification.
7.   Wine grape varieties







 


Cabernet Franc N. – Cabernet










 


Cabernet Sauvignon N. – Cabernet










 


Chardonnay B.










 


Kerner B.










 


Lagrein N.










 


Malvasia N. – Roter Malvasier










 


Merlot N.










 


Moscato Giallo B. – Muskateller










 


Moscato Rosa Rs. – Rosen Muskateller










 


Müller Thurgau B. – Riesling x Sylvaner










 


Pinot Bianco B. – Pinot










 


Pinot Grigio – Pinot










 


Pinot Nero N. – Pinot










 


Riesling Italico B. – Riesling










 


Riesling Italico B. – Welschriesling










 


Sauvignon B. – Sauvignon Blanc










 


Schiava N.










 


Schiava Gentile N. – Mittervernatsch










 


Schiava Grigia N. – Grauvernatsch










 


Schiava Grossa N. – Großvernatsch










 


Sylvaner Verde B. – Grüner Sylvaner










 


Traminer Aromatico Rs. – Gewürztraminer










 


Veltliner B. – Grüner Veltliner




8.   Description of the link(s)


               ‘Alto Adige’ with or without mention of the sub-unit
Alto Adige wines are distinguished above all by their strong primary aromas. The white wines grown in elevated areas (over 300–400 m) are noticeably fresh due to their low acidity. Due to optimal sun exposure, the wines combine fruitiness with good structure. The red wines, mainly produced below 400 m above sea level, benefit from higher temperatures, resulting in full-bodied wines with soft tannins.
9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

1.   
                              ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’, with or without mention of the sub-unit, with the term ‘Riserva’
                           

Legal framework:
EU legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:

                  ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ wines, with or without mention of the geographical sub-unit (and with the exception of rosé wines) may be used as ‘Riserva’ wines if they are aged for at least two years from 1 October of the harvest year and have a natural alcoholic strength of no less than 11,5 %.
2.   
                              ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Spumante, with the term ‘Riserva’
                           

Legal framework:
EU legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:

                  ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ Spumante wines may be used as ‘Riserva’ wines if they are aged in the bottle for at least 36 months and are released for consumption no earlier than 42 months after 1 October of the year of harvest of the most recent batch.
3.   
                              ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ with mention of one of the additional geographical units

Legal framework:
EU legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
The designation ‘Alto Adige / Südtirol / Südtiroler’, with or without mention of a sub-unit, may be followed by one of the following additional geographical units:
Aldein-Aich, Altenburg, Barleit, Eppan Berg, Eppan Berg-Schulthaus, Brenntal, Brixner, Buchholz, Dorf, Eggen, Entiklar, Feld, Frag, Fraunriegl, Freiberg, Furggl, Giatl, Girlan, Girlan-Gschleier, Glen, Graun, Griesfeld, Gries, Gries-Moritzing, Huberfeld, Kalditsch, Kampenn, Kampill, Karneid, Kastelbeller, Kastelbell-Juvaler, Kiechelberg, Klaus, Kreit, Kreuth, Kreuzweg, Küchelberg, Labers, Lehen, Leitach, Maderneid, Margreid-Leiten, Mazon, Mezzan, Milla, Missian, Montiggl, Nafen, Naturnser, Pardell, Partschinser, Paulsner Feld, Penon, Penon-Hofstatt, Penon-Kofl, Pinzon, Pinzon-Gebach, Planitzing, Plantadisch, Plon, Prazöll, Punggl, Putznai, Rain, Rentsch, Ritten, Rosengarten, Rungg, Salurn-Pfatten, Sauders, Schrambach, Siebeneich, Sirmian, Söll, St. Anna, St. Jacob, St. Josef, St. Justina, St. Nikolaus, St. Peter, Steinacker, Tirol, Tramin-Plon, Tramin-Rungg, Tramin-St. Jacob, Tramin-Söll, Unterfennberg-Hofstatt, Vetzaner, Vorberg or Wadleith.
The grapes used to the produce wines with an additional geographical unit must come from the specifically defined geographical area.
The additional geographical units may also be accompanied by the term ‘Vigna’ [vineyard] followed by the relevant place name or traditional name.
The demarcation is an integral part of the specification and is the work of local experts and local oenologists, taking the following factors into account: geology, microclimate, morphology and quality of the wines.
On the label, the use of the additional geographical unit must be accompanied by the pictogram as described in Annex 1 to the product specification.
In the description and presentation of ‘Alto Adige’ (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’) wines, the traditional terms ‘Riserva’ and/or ‘Classico’ and/or the additional geographical units and/or the mention of the vineyard must appear on the labelling where all the mandatory particulars appear. These terms must appear immediately below the name ‘Alto Adige’ (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’), whether or not accompanied by the sub-unit and the grape variety.
4.   Labelling in the case of two or more grape varieties

Legal framework:
EU legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
Where two or more grape varieties or their synonyms are mentioned on the labelling to identify the respective wine types, they must:






a)


appear in descending order of percentage of the actual amount of grapes from which the wines are made;










b)


account for more than 15 % of the total quantity of grapes used, except where varieties are mentioned in the descriptive part for wine types that are not identified by the names of the grape varieties;










c)


be written in characters of the same size, prominence, colour and colorimetric intensity.




5.   Vintage

Legal framework:
EU legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
Except for sparkling wines without indication of disgorgement date, the labels of all wine types must state the grape production year.
6.   Use of the term ‘Vigna’
                           

Legal framework:
EU legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
The names of ‘Alto Adige’ (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’) PDO wines as referred to in Article 1 may include the term ‘Vigna’, provided that it is followed by the relevant place name or traditional name, that the vinification and wine storage take place in separate receptacles, that the term is shown in the grape production report, in the registers and in the accompanying documents and that it appears in the appropriate regional list under the legislation in force.
The indication of the vineyard may be combined with indications of sub-units and additional geographical units provided that the rules laid down in this specification in respect of these terms are complied with.
7.   
                              ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ packaging

Legal framework:
EU legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
All ‘Alto Adige / Südtiroler’ wines must be released for consumption exclusively in bottles with a nominal capacity of 0,375 litres or 0,750 litres and multiples thereof, or with a nominal capacity of 0,5 litres, excluding the ‘uni’ type, or with a nominal capacity of 5 litres.
8.   Harvest selection

Legal framework:
EU legislation
Type of further condition:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the condition:
For products from areas planted with vines that are entered in the vineyards register for ‘Alto Adige’ (in German, ‘Südtirol’ / ‘Südtiroler’) PDO wines, the harvest selection and any subsequent choice of winery may be made in favour of protected designations of origin or typical geographical indications recognised for the Province of Bolzano under the legislation in force.

Link to the product specification


https://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/22497



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


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