Publication of the communication of an approved standard amendment to a product specification of a geographical indication in accordance with Article 5(4) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27
Date: 2026-01-20
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, product designation, quality control of agricultural products, red wine, rosé wine, white wine








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Official Journal of the European Union


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C/2026/398


20.1.2026






Publication of the communication of an approved standard amendment to a product specification of a geographical indication in accordance with Article 5(4) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27 (1)

(C/2026/398)

COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT
(Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)


                     ‘Landwein der Ruwer’
                  


EU reference number: PGI-DE-A1288-AM03 – 21.10.2025
                  

1.   Name of product


               ‘Landwein der Ruwer’
            
2.   Geographical indication type







☐


PDO










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PGI










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GI




3.   Sector







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Agricultural products










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Wines










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Spirit drinks




4.   Country to which the geographical area belongs

Germany
5.   Member State authority communicating the standard amendment


Name

Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity [Bundesministerium für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat]

Name

Federal Office for Agriculture and Food [Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung]
6.   Qualification as standard amendment

The German authorities consider the application to meet the requirements of Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013 and (EU) 2024/1143. The amendments to the product specification are standard amendments according to the definition laid down in Article 24(4) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
The application for amendment to the ‘Landwein der Ruwer’ PGI does not involve any of the three situations constituting a Union amendment, specifically it does not:






(a)


include a change in the name or in the use of the name, or in the category of product or products designated by the geographical indication;










(b)


risk voiding the link to the geographical area;










(c)


entail further restrictions on the marketing of the product.




The German authorities therefore consider that the application is for a standard amendment.
7.   Description of the approved standard amendment(s)


Title

Description of the wine / grapevine products

Description

For red wine, the analytical conditions allow the natural alcoholic strength to be increased, through enrichment, to a total alcoholic strength by volume of 13 %. An organoleptic description of partially dealcoholised wine has been added for all wine types.






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The amendment affects the single document.





Title

Demarcation of the area

Description

The following land parcels have been included in the demarcated area for the Landwein der Ruwer PGI:






 


Eitelsbach 2855 1 82 1










 


Eitelsbach 2855 6 14 1










 


Eitelsbach 2855 6 28 1










 


Eitelsbach 2855 6 44 1










 


Eitelsbach 2855 6 44 2










 


Eitelsbach 2855 6 52 0










 


Eitelsbach 2855 7 28 0










 


Eitelsbach 2855 7 29 0










 


Eitelsbach 2855 7 34 0










 


Eitelsbach 2855 7 35 0










 


Eitelsbach 2855 7 70 0










 


Eitelsbach 2855 7 77 0










 


Eitelsbach 2855 7 78 0










 


Eitelsbach 2855 7 79 0










 


Kasel 2662 10 268 0










 


Kasel 2662 10 269 0










 


Kasel 2662 20 8 3










 


Kasel 2662 20 19 0










 


Kasel 2662 20 21 0










 


Kasel 2662 20 22 0










 


Kasel 2662 20 23 0










 


Kasel 2662 20 44 0










 


Kasel 2662 20 80 0










 


Kasel 2662 20 85 0










 


Kasel 2662 20 131 0










 


Kasel 2662 21 26 2










 


Kasel 2662 22 5 0










 


Kasel 2662 22 12 0










 


Kasel 2662 22 14 0










 


Kasel 2662 22 15 1










 


Kasel 2662 22 15 2










 


Kasel 2662 22 17 1










 


Kasel 2662 22 19 0










 


Kasel 2662 22 20 0










 


Kasel 2662 22 21 0










 


Kasel 2662 22 27 0










 


Kasel 2662 22 31 0










 


Kasel 2662 22 32 0










 


Kasel 2662 22 33 1










 


Kasel 2662 22 52 0










 


Kasel 2662 22 59 0










 


Kasel 2662 22 60 0










 


Kasel 2662 22 61 0










 


Kasel 2662 22 62 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 14 43 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 18 14 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 18 21 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 18 25 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 18 33 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 18 42 2










 


Mertesdorf 2663 18 57 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 18 62 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 18 73 1










 


Mertesdorf 2663 18 73 2










 


Mertesdorf 2663 18 73 3










 


Mertesdorf 2663 18 74 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 18 75 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 18 76 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 19 7 1










 


Mertesdorf 2663 19 7 2










 


Mertesdorf 2663 19 7 3










 


Mertesdorf 2663 19 16 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 19 31 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 19 40 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 19 46 0










 


Mertesdorf 2663 19 54 0










☐


The amendment affects the single document.





Title

Wine grape varieties

Description

The following grape varieties have been added:
White varieties: Alvarinho, Blütenmuskateller, Soreli, Trebbiano die Soave, Voltis, Sémillon.
Red varieties: Levitage, Schwarzblauer Riesling.
Errors in the spelling of certain varieties have also been corrected and name changes accepted.






☑


The amendment affects the single document.





Title

Control authorities

Description

Control authorities and their tasks have been removed from the product specification and listed in a separate document.






☐


The amendment affects the single document.




SINGLE DOCUMENT

Designations of origin and geographical indications of wine



                     ‘Landwein der Ruwer’
                  


EU reference number: PGI-DE-A1288-AM03 – 21.10.2025
                  

1.   Name(s)


               ‘Landwein der Ruwer’
            
2.   Geographical indication type







☐


PDO










☑


PGI










☐


GI




3.   Country to which the demarcated geographical area belongs

Germany
4.   Classification of the agricultural product in accordance with the Combined Nomenclature heading and code, as referred to in Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143


               2204  – Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading 2009
5.   Categories of grapevine product as listed in Part II of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013







1.


Wine




6.   Description of the wine or wines


Grapevine product

Wine, white
Organoleptic properties:
Visual appearance:
The colour spectrum usually ranges from pale yellow with green tints to golden yellow. Mash-fermented white wines in particular can also appear orange in colour, with reddish and brown tints.
Aroma:
Depending on the grape variety or the composition in a blend of grape varieties, the white wine generally has fruity notes of local pome fruit, stone fruit and citrus fruit. The range may extend to green, grassy and herbal notes, with floral overtones, honey and dried fruit depending on the grape variety. The bouquet may have slight varietal characteristics and a slightly fruity character. There may also be deliberate oxidative, phenolic or reductive notes of subtle to moderate intensity.
Taste:
The white wines are generally light- to medium-bodied with an acidity and sweetness reflecting the cellar operations. Depending on how they are processed, the wines may also be tannic and mildly acidic.
Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics:
The white wines can also have a stable or, when shaken, noticeable natural cloudiness (e.g. from fermenting yeast, must lees or tannin and crystal sediment). However, cloudiness created artificially through the addition of processing aids or caused by defects in the wine, is not permitted.
Analytical characteristics:






Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum total acidity:


—




Minimum total acidity unit:


—




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


—




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


—




Additional information regarding analytical characteristics:
The natural alcoholic strength may, through enrichment, be increased to a total alcoholic strength by volume of 11,5 %.






☑


Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.





Grapevine product

Partially dealcoholised wine, white
Organoleptic properties:
Visual appearance:
The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised white wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Landwein der Ruwer’ PGI from which they were produced. This applies above all to the colour spectrum.
Aroma:
Where the grape variety is indicated, partially dealcoholised wines tend to have more delicate aromas typical of the grape variety used.
Taste:
The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile owing to the reduced alcohol content. However, taste parameters such as sweetness, acidity and tannins are often perceived as more pronounced.
Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics:
—
Analytical characteristics:






Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum total acidity:


—




Minimum total acidity unit:


—




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


—




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


—




Additional information regarding analytical characteristics:
—






☑


Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.





Grapevine product

Rosé wines
Organoleptic properties:
Visual appearance:
Rosé wines usually vary in colour from pale pink to pink to light red with possible brown tints.
Aroma:
Given the similarity to white wine production, fruity notes of berries and citrus fruit are particularly dominant.
Taste:
Rosé wines are similar in taste to white wines, with a generally rather high acidity level, delicate tannins, low alcohol levels and subtle residual sweetness.
Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics:
Rosé wines are produced from swiftly pressed red grape varieties. There can be a considerable variety of aromas and colours and a stable or, when shaken, noticeable natural cloudiness (e.g. from fermenting yeast, must lees or tannin and crystal sediment). However, cloudiness created artificially through the addition of processing aids or caused by defects in the wine, is not permitted.
Analytical characteristics:






Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum total acidity:


—




Minimum total acidity unit:


—




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


—




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


—




Additional information regarding analytical characteristics:
The natural alcoholic strength may, through enrichment, be increased to a total alcoholic strength by volume of 11,5 %.






☑


Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.





Grapevine product

Blanc de Noir
Organoleptic properties:
Visual appearance:
Blanc de Noir wines are the colour of white wine.
Aroma:
Given the similarity to white wine production, fruity notes of berries and citrus fruit are particularly dominant.
Taste:
Rosé wines are similar in taste to white wines, with a generally rather high acidity level, delicate tannins, low alcohol levels and subtle residual sweetness.
Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics:
Blanc de Noir wines are produced from swiftly pressed red grape varieties. There can be a considerable variety of aromas and colours and a stable or, when shaken, noticeable natural cloudiness (e.g. from fermenting yeast, must lees or tannin and crystal sediment). However, cloudiness created artificially through the addition of processing aids or caused by defects in the wine, is not permitted.
Analytical characteristics:






Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum total acidity:


—




Minimum total acidity unit:


—




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


—




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


—




Additional information regarding analytical characteristics:
The natural alcoholic strength may, through enrichment, be increased to a total alcoholic strength by volume of 11,5 %.






☑


Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.





Grapevine product

Wine, red
Organoleptic properties:
Visual appearance:
The colour spectrum ranges from a pale to medium-intensity red to a dark violet with occasional intense brown tints.
Aroma:
Depending on the grape variety or the composition in a blend of grape varieties, the red wines have a bouquet mostly dominated by fruity notes of local stone fruit and berries as well as preserved and dried fruit. There can also be green and spicy overtones.
Taste:
The wines are usually light-bodied to full-bodied and are generally characterised by a mild to noticeable acidity. The tannin spectrum ranges from barely noticeable to highly dominant tannins which may also present green overtones.
Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics:
The wines may also have a stable or, when shaken, noticeable natural cloudiness (e.g. from fermenting yeast, must lees or tannin and crystal sediment). However, cloudiness created artificially through the addition of processing aids or caused by defects in the wine, is not permitted.
Analytical characteristics:






Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum total acidity:


—




Minimum total acidity unit:


—




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


—




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


—




Additional information regarding analytical characteristics:
The natural alcoholic strength may, through enrichment, be increased to a total alcoholic strength by volume of 13 %.






☑


Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.





Grapevine product

Partially dealcoholised wine, red
Organoleptic properties:
Visual appearance:
The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised red wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Landwein der Ruwer’ PGI from which they were produced. This applies above all to the colour spectrum.
Aroma:
Where the grape variety is indicated, partially dealcoholised wines tend to have more delicate aromas typical of the grape variety used.
Taste:
The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile owing to the reduced alcohol content. However, taste parameters such as sweetness, acidity and tannins are often perceived as more pronounced.
Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics:
—
Analytical characteristics:






Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum total acidity:


—




Minimum total acidity unit:


—




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


—




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


—




Additional information regarding analytical characteristics:
—






☑


Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.





Grapevine product

Rotling
Organoleptic properties:
Visual appearance:
Depending on the choice of grape variety, Rotling wines mostly have a faint to strong light-red colour.
Aroma:
Their aromas are generally rather fruity, sometimes delicately spicy. Depending on the grape variety used, the fruity character may vary.
Taste:
The wines generally have a delicate to rich flavour and a mostly fresh acid structure.
Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics:
There can be a considerable variety of aromas and colours and a stable or, when shaken, noticeable natural cloudiness (e.g. from fermenting yeast, must lees or tannin and crystal sediment). However, cloudiness created artificially through the addition of processing aids or caused by defects in the wine, is not permitted.
Analytical characteristics:






Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum total acidity:


—




Minimum total acidity unit:


—




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


—




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


—




Additional information regarding analytical characteristics:
The natural alcoholic strength may, through enrichment, be increased to a total alcoholic strength by volume of 11,5 %.






☑


Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.





Grapevine product

Partially dealcoholised Rotling
Organoleptic properties:
Visual appearance:
The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised Rotling wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Landwein der Ruwer’ PGI from which they were produced. This applies above all to the colour spectrum.
Aroma:
Where the grape variety is indicated, partially dealcoholised wines tend to have more delicate aromas typical of the grape variety used. The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile owing to the reduced alcohol content.
Taste:
However, taste parameters such as sweetness, acidity and tannins are often perceived as more pronounced.
Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics:
—
Analytical characteristics:






Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum total acidity:


—




Minimum total acidity unit:


—




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


—




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


—




Additional information regarding analytical characteristics:
—






☑


Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.





Grapevine product

Partially dealcoholised rosé wines
Organoleptic properties:
Visual appearance:
The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Landwein der Ruwer’ PGI from which they were produced. This applies above all to the colour spectrum.
Aroma:
Where the grape variety is indicated, partially dealcoholised wines tend to have more delicate aromas typical of the grape variety used.
Taste:
The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile owing to the reduced alcohol content. However, taste parameters such as sweetness, acidity and tannins are often perceived as more pronounced.
Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics:
—
Analytical characteristics:






Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum total acidity:


—




Minimum total acidity unit:


—




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


—




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


—




Additional information regarding analytical characteristics:
—






☑


Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.





Grapevine product

Partially dealcoholised Blanc de Noir
Organoleptic properties:
Visual appearance:
The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Landwein der Ruwer’ PGI from which they were produced. This applies above all to the colour spectrum.
Aroma:
Where the grape variety is indicated, partially dealcoholised wines tend to have more delicate aromas typical of the grape variety used.
Taste:
The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile owing to the reduced alcohol content. However, taste parameters such as sweetness, acidity and tannins are often perceived as more pronounced.
Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics:
—
Analytical characteristics:






Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum total acidity:


—




Minimum total acidity unit:


—




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


—




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


—




Additional information regarding analytical characteristics:
—






☑


Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.




7.   Winemaking practices

7.1.   Specific oenological practices used to make the wine or wines, relevant restrictions on making them

—
Not applicable
7.2.   Maximum yields

All wines/category/variety/type:
All products
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


150




Maximum yield unit:


Hectolitres per hectare




8.   Indication of the wine grape variety or varieties from which the wine or wines are produced







—


Accent










—


Acolon










—


Adelfränkisch – Grüner Adelfränkisch, Grünedel, Verdet Blanc










—


Affenthaler – Blauer Affenthaler










—


Albalonga










—


Allegro










—


Alvarinho – Albarino, Albariño










—


Arinto – Arinto de Bucelas










—


Arnsburger










—


Auxerrois – Auxerrois Blanc, Auxerrois blanc, Pinot Auxerrois










—


Bacchus










—


Baron










—


Blauer Elbling










—


Blauer Frühburgunder – Frühburgunder, Madeleine Noir, Pinot Madeleine, Pinot Noir Précoce










—


Blauer Limberger – Blaufränkisch, Lemberger, Limberger










—


Blauer Portugieser – Portugieser










—


Blauer Spätburgunder – Clevner, Pinot Noir, Pinot noir, Pinot Nero, Pinot nero, Samtrot, Spätburgunder










—


Blauer Trollinger – Trollinger, Vernatsch, Schiava Grossa










—


Blauer Zweigelt – Rotburger, Zweigelt, Zweigeltrebe










—


Blütenmuskateller










—


Bolero










—


Bronner










—


Cabernet Blanc










—


Cabernet Bordo










—


Cabernet Cortis










—


Cabernet Cubin










—


Cabernet Dorio










—


Cabernet Dorsa










—


Cabernet Franc










—


Cabernet Jura










—


Cabernet Mitos










—


Cabernet Sauvignon










—


Cabertin










—


Calardis Blanc










—


Chardonnay










—


Chenin Blanc










—


Dakapo










—


Divico










—


Domina










—


Donauriesling










—


Dornfelder










—


Dunkelfelder










—


Ehrenbreitsteiner










—


Ehrenfelser










—


Faberrebe – Faber










—


Felicia










—


Fernão Pires – Fernao Pires










—


Fidelio










—


Findling










—


Gamay noir










—


Gelber Kleinberger










—


Gelber Muskateller – Moscato, Muscat, Muskat, Muscat blanc, Muscat Blanc, Muskateller










—


Gelber Orleans – Orleans










—


Gm 4-46










—


Gm 6414-17










—


Gm 9224-2










—


Gm 9337-1










—


Gm 9620-5










—


Goldmuskateller










—


Goldriesling










—


Grenache noir – Grenache










—


Grüner Silvaner – Silvaner, Sylvaner










—


Grüner Veltliner – Veltliner










—


Grünfränkisch – Bormeo Verd










—


Gutenborner










—


Hartblau










—


Helios










—


Hibernal










—


Huxelrebe – Huxel










—


Johanniter










—


Juwel










—


Kerner










—


Kernling










—


Kleiner Fränkischer Burgunder – Franc Pineau, Schwarzblauer Klevner










—


Lagrein – Blauer Lagrein, Lagrain










—


Laurot










—


Levitage










—


Merlot










—


Monarch










—


Morio Muskat – Morio-Muskat










—


Muscaris










—


Muskat Ottonel – Muskat-Ottonel










—


Müller Thurgau – Rivaner, Müller-Thurgau










—


Müllerrebe – Pinot Meunier, Pinot meunier, Schwarzriesling










—


Nebbiolo – Prunent










—


Optima 113 – Optima










—


Ortega










—


Palas










—


Pamina










—


Perle










—


Phoenix – Phönix










—


Pinot Nova – Pinot nova










—


Pinotin










—


Piroso










—


Primitivo – Zinfandel










—


Prinzipal










—


Prior










—


Reberger










—


Regent










—


Regner










—


Reichensteiner










—


Rieslaner










—


Rinot










—


Rondo










—


Rosa Chardonnay










—


Roter Elbling – Elbling Rouge, Elbling rouge










—


Roter Gutedel – Chasselas Rouge, Chasselas rouge, Fendant Roux










—


Roter Muskateller










—


Roter Müller Thurgau – Roter Müller-Thurgau










—


Roter Riesling










—


Roter Traminer – Gewürztraminer, Traminer










—


Roter Veltliner










—


Rubinet










—


Ruländer – Grauburgunder, Grauer Burgunder, Pinot Grigio, Pinot grigio, Pinot Gris, Pinot gris










—


Saphira










—


Satin Noir










—


Sauvignac










—


Sauvignon Blanc – Fumé Blanc, Muskat Silvaner










—


Sauvignon Gris










—


Sauvitage










—


Savagnin Blanc – Weißer Traminer










—


Scheurebe










—


Schwarzblauer Riesling










—


Schwarzer Elbling – Pinot Salomon










—


Schwarzer Urban










—


Schönburger










—


Siegerrebe – Sieger










—


Solaris










—


Soreli










—


Souvignier Gris










—


St. Laurent – Sankt Laurent, Saint Laurent










—


Syrah – Shiraz










—


Sémillon – Semillon blanc










—


Süßschwarz










—


Tempranillo










—


Touriga nacional










—


Trebbiano di Soave – Verdicchio bianco










—


VB 91-26-5










—


Veritage










—


Viognier – Viogne










—


Voltis










—


Weißer Burgunder – Pinot Bianco, Pinot bianco, Pinot Blanc, Pinot blanc, Weißburgunder










—


Weißer Elbling – Elbling, Kleinberger










—


Weißer Gutedel – Chasselas, Chasselas Blanc, Chasselas blanc, Fendant, Fendant Blanc, Gutedel










—


Weißer Heunisch – Heunisch










—


Weißer Riesling – Klingelberger, Riesling, Rheinriesling, Riesling Renano, Riesling renano




9.   Concise definition of the demarcated geographical area

Products bearing the protected geographical indication ‘Landwein der Ruwer’ must come from demarcated vineyards belonging to the following municipalities and municipal districts: Franzenheim (2786), Kasel (2662), Korlingen (2668), Mertesdorf (2663), Morscheid (2665), Riveris (2664), Sommerau (2666), Eitelsbach (2855), Ruwer-Maximin (2853), Ruwer-Paulin (2854) and Waldrach (2661).
The precise demarcation can be seen on maps showing the vineyards in the above-mentioned municipalities, demarcated by parcel. The maps can be viewed at www.ble.de/eu-qualitaetskennzeichen-wein.
Landwein der Ruwer may be produced in an area other than the Landwein-producing region in which the grapes were harvested and which is indicated on the labelling, provided that the production area is situated in the same federal state or in a neighbouring federal state.
10.   Link with the geographical area

The causal link with the geographical origin is based on:






☐


Reputation










☑


A specific quality










☑


Other characteristic





Categories of grapevine product







1.


Wine





Summary of the link

The Ruwer Landwein-producing region spans the Ruwer Valley, from Ruwer in the north to Sommerau in the south. The Ruwer – a right-bank tributary of the Mosel – rises at Rösterkopf, near Osburg, and flows into the Mosel at Trier-Ruwer/Eitelsbach. The natural environment of the Ruwer Landwein-producing region comprises two areas. The northern part is situated in the Trier Valley natural area, while the southern part is in the Ruwer-Hunsrück natural area. The vineyards lie mostly on the slopes of the Ruwer Valley and its secondary valleys. Along the Ruwer, winegrowing areas are found at an average altitude of 225 m above sea level. The average gradient is 27 %. The vineyards mainly face SE-S-SW (up to 70 %). Taking the growing area as a whole, the vineyards’ average orientation is 209° (SSW).
The Ruwer Landwein-producing region is overwhelmingly Paleozoic rock. Almost all the rock found here is slate dating pack to the Devonian period. The slate is overlain in places by Pleistocene terrace deposits, although only in the Trier Valley natural area. As a result, the vines in the Ruwer are largely rooted in soils with Devonian source rock. The soils which formed on the Devonian slate are mainly base-poor to base-rich brown soils. Colluvisols from redistributed Devonian soil material are also to be found in places. On the partly clay-covered Pleistocene terrace sediment, regosols, para-brown soils and pseudo-gley soils have formed. However, these are only found to a minor extent in the Ruwer Landwein-producing region. Despite the deeply ploughed furrows created for vine cultivation, the natural soil types are still frequently recognisable.
Due to its protected location, the Ruwer Valley stands out as an area with favourable thermal conditions compared to the Hunsrück uplands. The average temperature of vineyards across the entire Ruwer Landwein-producing region is approximately 9,5 °C. During the growing season, the average temperature is 13,9 °C. The vineyards in the Mosel winegrowing area receive on average between 760 mm and 830 mm of precipitation. The vines receive an average of 625 000 Wh/m2 of direct sunshine during the growing season. The highest sunshine values are recorded on the south-facing steep and very steep slopes, where they reach up to 766 000 Wh/m2.
11.   Further applicable requirements

Title of the requirement/derogation:
Production rules
Legal framework:
Laid down by an organisation managing the PDO/PGI, where provided for by Member States
Type of further requirement/derogation:
Additional provisions relating to labelling
Description of the requirement/derogation:
100 % of the grapes used to produce ‘Landwein der Ruwer’ must come from the municipalities or cadastral units listed under point 9 of the single document and from the wine grape varieties authorised under point 8 of the single document. The residual sugar content of a wine marketed as ‘Landwein der Ruwer’ may not exceed the maximum permissible value for the ‘semi-dry’ indication.

Electronic reference (URL) to the publication of the product specification


https://www.ble.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Ernaehrung-Lebensmittel/EU-Qualitaetskennzeichen/Antraege/LW_Ruwer_Standardaenderung/Produktspezifikation.pdf?__blob=publicationFile



(1)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/27 of 30 October 2024 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council with rules concerning the registration and the protection of geographical indications, traditional specialities guaranteed and optional quality terms and repealing Delegated Regulation (EU) No 664/2014 (OJ L, 2025/27, 15.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/27/oj).


ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2026/398/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)