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: 2026-02-09
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Castile-La Mancha, Spain, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, product designation, quality control of agricultural products, red wine, rosé wine, sparkling wine, white wine








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C/2026/897


9.2.2026






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/2026/897)

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

                  ‘
                  Uclés’
                  


EU reference number: PDO-ES-A0050-AM03 – 5.9.2025
                  

1.   Name of product


               ‘Uclés’
            
2.   Geographical indication type







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PGI










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PDO










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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

Spain
5.   Member State authority communicating the standard amendment


Name

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Directorate-General for Food. Subdirectorate-General for Food Quality Control and Agri-Food Laboratories.
6.   Qualification as standard amendment

The competent authority considers this amendment to the ‘Uclés’ PDO product specification to be a standard amendment; it cannot be regarded as a Union amendment since it does not correspond to any of the situations referred to in Article 24(3) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 on geographical indications. Specifically, it does not: 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; risk voiding the link with the geographical area; entail further restrictions on the marketing of the product.
7.   Description of the approved standard amendment(s)


Title

CORRECTION TO THE TERMINOLOGY USED FOR THE SUGARS

Description

The analytical parameter ‘residual sugar’ has been renamed ‘total sugars’. These changes have been made in the section on the analytical characteristics of all the final products. It has also been specified that the limit is expressed in terms of ‘fructose and glucose’, and for quality sparkling wines in terms of ‘fructose, glucose and sucrose’.
Points 2.1 and 2.2 of the product specification have been amended but the single document is not affected.






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The amendment affects the single document.





Title

CORRECTION TO THE REFERENCE TO A PRODUCT CATEGORY

Description

The beginning of point 2 of the product specification (Description of the wines) refers to category 5 in Part II of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of 17 December 2013. In the rest of the text, however, instead of referring to them as ‘quality sparkling wines’, which is category 5, the wines were mistakenly listed as ‘sparkling wines’, which is category 4. This error has been corrected.
Points 2 and 3 of the product specification and point 6 of the single document have been amended.






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The amendment affects the single document.





Title

CHANGES TO THE LIMITS FOR ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Description

The maximum actual alcoholic strength limit for red wines, young white wines and quality sparkling wines has been removed.
The minimum total acidity of the red wines has been reduced from 4,5 g/l to 4 g/l.
Point 2.1 of the product specification and point 6 of the single document have been amended.






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The amendment affects the single document.





Title

CHANGES TO ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTIONS

Description

Various aspects of the organoleptic description of the wines have been amended.
Point 2.3 of the product specification and point 6 of the single document have been amended.






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The amendment affects the single document.





Title

CHANGES TO SPECIFIC OENOLOGICAL PRACTICES

Description

For ‘Crianza’ red wines, the words ‘two calendar years’ have been replaced by the words ‘24 months’ and the requirement regarding time spent in the bottle has been removed.
For ‘Reserva’ red wines, the words ‘counted from the date of harvest’ have been deleted in reference to the point from which the 36 months of ageing are counted.
Points 3.1.2 and 3.1.3 of the product specification have been amended but the single document is not affected.






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The amendment affects the single document.





Title

ENLARGEMENT OF THE DEMARCATED AREA

Description

The parcels located in polygons 12, 17, 18, 19, 72 and 73 in the municipality of Corral de Almaguer have been added.
Point 4 of the product specification and point 9 of the single document have been amended.






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The amendment affects the single document.





Title

ADDITION OF NEW VINE VARIETIES

Description

Addition of new vine varieties planted on the parcels located in the new polygons that have been proposed for inclusion in the product specification. The new varieties added are:






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Red: Cabernet Franc, Mazuela (Cariñena), Malbec, Petit Verdot, Tinto Velasco, Graciano and Touriga Nacional.










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White: Viognier and Albariño.




Point 6 of the product specification and point 8 of the single document have been amended.






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The amendment affects the single document.





Title

UPDATED REGULATORY REFERENCES AND DETAILS OF THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY AND DELEGATED BODIES

Description

Reference to the repealed Regulations has been replaced by a reference to the Regulations currently in force, which have replaced them.
The references to the competent authority and delegated control bodies have also been updated.
Points 8 and 9 of the product specification have been amended but the single document is not affected.






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The amendment affects the single document.




SINGLE DOCUMENT


                     ‘Uclés’
                  


EU reference number: PDO-ES-A0050-AM03 – 5.9.2025
                  

1.   Name(s)


               ‘Uclés’
            
2.   Geographical indication type







☑


PDO










☐


PGI










☐


GI




3.   Country to which the defined geographical area belongs

Spain
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










5.


Quality sparkling wine




6.   Description of the wine or wines


Grapevine product

Red wine

Organoleptic characteristics


Visual appearance

YOUNG RED WINES: cherry red in colour with red, purple and bluish tones.
After a minimum period of two months spent in oak barrels: cherry red in colour with red, purple and bluish tones.

                     ‘CRIANZA’ RED WINES: these have various tones, including the range of reds.

                     ‘RESERVA’ RED WINES: tones ranging from red to terracotta.

Aroma

YOUNG RED WINES: bold, clean aromas, with notable fruity aromas.
After a minimum period of two months spent in oak barrels: bold, clean aromas and a balance between fruity and floral notes.

                     ‘CRIANZA’ RED WINES: clean, bold aromas. More complex aromas, resulting in light fruity, balsamic and spiced notes.

                     ‘RESERVA’ RED WINES: clean, bold aromas. New aromatic combinations emerge combining spiced, balsamic and roasted notes.

Taste

YOUNG RED WINES: wines with good tannins, structured and fruity.
After a minimum period of two months spent in oak barrels: medium tannins and good structure, with fruity hints.

                     ‘CRIANZA’ RED WINES: body and structure in the mouth, long, powerful, creating sensations including fruity base notes on which balsamic, woody and spiced top notes form.

                     ‘RESERVA’ RED WINES: balanced, with harmony between taste and tactile sensations.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

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Analytical characteristics







Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


12




Minimum total acidity:


4




Minimum total acidity unit:


in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


13,3




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


130





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

Young white wine

Organoleptic characteristics


Visual appearance

Pale yellow in colour, with possible greenish or amber tones.

Aroma

Primary aromas, mainly fruity, bold, clean and fresh.

Taste

Smooth, with balanced acidity and a long, harmonious aftertaste.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

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Analytical characteristics







Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


10




Minimum total acidity:


4,5




Minimum total acidity unit:


in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


8,33




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


—





Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

Total sulphur dioxide: less than 140 mg/l for dry wines and less than 200 mg/l for semi-dry, semi-sweet and sweet wines.
Any analytical characteristics not indicated in this section are within the limits laid down in the applicable EU legislation.

Grapevine product

Barrel-fermented white wine and aged white wine

Organoleptic characteristics


Visual appearance

Straw yellow colour and/or golden tones.

Aroma

Well-blended primary aromas with hints of toasting from the barrel.

Taste

Balanced, smooth in the mouth, with a fruity aftertaste and woody notes.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

—

Analytical characteristics







Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


11,5




Minimum total acidity:


4,5




Minimum total acidity unit:


in milliequivalents per litre




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


11,7




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


150





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 wine

Organoleptic characteristics


Visual appearance

Colours ranging from pale pink to strawberry and/or raspberry.

Aroma

Fruity and/or floral primary aromas are discernible.

Taste

Fresh, with balanced acidity, smooth in the mouth and with a harmonious and fruity aftertaste.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

—

Analytical characteristics







Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


11,5




Minimum total acidity:


4,5




Minimum total acidity unit:


in grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


8,33




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


140





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

Quality sparkling wine

Organoleptic characteristics


Visual appearance

Quality sparkling white wine:
Pale to golden. Steady, long-lasting bubbles.
Quality sparkling rosé wine:
A wide range of colours from low-intensity powder pink with salmon tones to strawberry and/or raspberry. Fine and long-lasting bubbles.

Aroma

Quality sparkling white wine:
Clean, fruity aromas.
Quality sparkling rosé wine:
Clean, fruity and/or floral aromas.

Taste

Quality sparkling white wine:
Broad, balanced. Medium or high acidity.
Quality sparkling rosé wine:
Broad, balanced. Medium or high acidity.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

—

Analytical characteristics







Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


10




Minimum total acidity:


4,5




Minimum total acidity unit:


in milliequivalents per litre




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


11,7




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


Winemaking practice

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Type of oenological practice:
Specific oenological practice
Description:
For young red wines, the must is macerated with the skins for at least four days. If they undergo a short period of ageing, this must not be less than two months spent in barrels, which must be made of oak and have a maximum capacity of 600 litres. For ‘Crianza’ and ‘Reserva’ wines, the must is macerated with the skins for at least seven days. For dry white wines, the grape bunches are crushed and the stems and the skins are removed. The grapes are fermented for the length of time needed to fully convert the sugars at a temperature no higher than 22 °C. Maceration on the skins, if carried out, may last no more than six days.

Winemaking practice

Type of oenological practice:
Cultivation method
Description:
Vineyards with red varieties less than six years old cannot produce wines with the Uclés designation of origin. However, white wines with the Uclés designation of origin may be produced from the vine’s first year of production.
7.2.   Maximum yields


All wines/category/variety/type

Vineyards with red varieties > 40 years gobelet trained
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


5 000 




Maximum yield per unit:


kilograms of grapes per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Vineyards with red varieties > 40 years gobelet trained
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


35




Maximum yield per unit:


hectolitres per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Vineyards with red varieties > 40 years trellised
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


8 000 




Maximum yield per unit:


kilograms of grapes per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Vineyards with red varieties > 40 years trellised
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


56




Maximum yield per unit:


hectolitres per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Vineyards with red varieties 15–40 years gobelet trained
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


6 500 




Maximum yield per unit:


kilograms of grapes per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Vineyards with red varieties 15–40 years gobelet trained
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


45,5




Maximum yield per unit:


hectolitres per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Vineyards with red varieties 15–40 years trellised
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


9 500 




Maximum yield per unit:


kilograms of grapes per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Vineyards with red varieties 15–40 years trellised
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


66,5




Maximum yield per unit:


hectolitres per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Vineyards with red varieties 6–15 years gobelet trained
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


8 000 




Maximum yield per unit:


kilograms of grapes per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Vineyards with red varieties 6–15 years gobelet trained
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


56




Maximum yield per unit:


hectolitres per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Vineyards with red varieties 6–15 years trellised
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


11 000 




Maximum yield per unit:


kilograms of grapes per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Vineyards with red varieties 6–15 years trellised
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


77




Maximum yield per unit:


hectolitres per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Gobelet-trained white varieties
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


8 000 




Maximum yield per unit:


kilograms of grapes per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Gobelet-trained white varieties
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


56




Maximum yield per unit:


hectolitres per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Trellised white varieties
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


11 000 




Maximum yield per unit:


kilograms of grapes per hectare





All wines/category/variety/type

Trellised white varieties
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


77




Maximum yield per unit:


hectolitres per hectare




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







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SAUVIGNON BLANC










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CABERNET FRANC










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ALBARIÑO










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MERLOT










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MALBEC










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AIREN










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PETIT VERDOT










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MAZUELA – CARIÑENA










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MOSCATEL DE GRANO MENUDO










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VERDEJO










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CHARDONNAY










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TEMPRANILLO – CENCIBEL










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GARNACHA TINTA










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VIOGNIER










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TOURIGA NACIONAL










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SYRAH










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MACABEO – VIURA










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GRACIANO










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TINTO VELASCO – FRASCO










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CABERNET SAUVIGNON




9.   Concise definition of the demarcated geographical area

It includes parcels located in the following municipalities in the provinces of Cuenca and Toledo:






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Cuenca: Acebrón (El), Alcázar del Rey, Almendros, Belinchón, Carrascosa del Campo, Fuente de Pedro Naharro, Horcajo de Santiago, Huelves, Huete, Langa, Loranca del Campo, Paredes, Pozorrubio, Rozalén del Monte, Saelices, Tarancón, Torrubia del Campo, Tribaldos, Uclés, Valparaíso de Arriba, Valparaíso de Abajo, Vellisca, Villamayor de Santiago, Villarrubio and Zarza de Tajo.










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Toledo: Cabezamesada: polygons 501 to 505, 507 and 508; Corral de Almáguer: polygons 12, 17 to 25, 72 and 73 and Santa Cruz de la Zarza.




10.   Link with the geographical area


Category of grapevine product







1.


Wine





Summary of the link

The western half is situated at an elevation of between 500 m and 800 m and the eastern half between 600 m and 1 200 m. The soil is characterised by significant levels of potassium, which provides balance and allows the grapes to ripen well. The soils have a finer texture and tend towards being calcareous, ranging from clay-loam to sandy loam; they are deep soils. The elevation and the potassium-rich soils, combined with the predominance of free-standing gobelet forms and the low planting density, result in grapes with balanced acidity, which produce very balanced wines, and with a low pH, which increases the acidity of the wines, making them well suited to a longer life in the bottle.

Category of grapevine product







5.


Quality sparkling wine





Summary of the link

The western half is situated at an elevation of between 500 m and 800 m and the eastern half between 600 m and 1 200 m. The soil is characterised by significant levels of potassium, which provides balance and allows the grapes to ripen well. The soils have a finer texture and tend towards being calcareous, ranging from clay-loam to sandy loam; they are deep soils. The elevation and the potassium-rich soils, combined with the predominance of free-standing gobelet forms and the low planting density, result in grapes with balanced acidity, which produce very balanced wines, and with a low pH, which increases the acidity of the wines, making them well suited to a longer life in the bottle.
11.   Further applicable requirements


Title of the requirement/derogation

LABELLING REQUIREMENTS

Legal framework

In national legislation

Type of further requirement/derogation

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the requirement/derogation

The quality sparkling wines of the Uclés protected designation of origin can use the terms ‘Premium’ and ‘Reserva’ on their labels.

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


https://apliagri.castillalamancha.es/sites/default/files/2025-08/PLIEGO_DE_CONDICIONES_D.O._UCLES_12-12-2024.pdf



(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/2026/897/oj
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