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: 2026-02-12
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, 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/2026/770


12.2.2026






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/2026/770)

COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

(Article 24 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143)



                     ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’
                  


EU reference number: PGI-DE-A1298-AM03 – 15.12.2025
                  

1.   Name of product


               ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’
            
2.   Geographical indication type







☑


PGI










☐


PDO










☐


GI




3.   Sector







☐


Agricultural products










☑


Wines










☐


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 ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ 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)

7.1.   Description of the wine or wines

A description of partially dealcoholised wine has been added to the organoleptic description for all wines.
Partially dealcoholised white wine:
The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised white wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced. This applies above all to the colour spectrum. Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned. The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.
Partially dealcoholised rosé wine, Blanc de Noir:
The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced. This applies above all to the colour spectrum. Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned. The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.
Partially dealcoholised red wine:
The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised red wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced. This applies above all to the colour spectrum. Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned. The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.
Partially dealcoholised Rotling:
The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised Rotling wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced. This applies above all to the colour spectrum. Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned. The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.
The changes affect point 3 of the specification and point 6 of the single document.






☑


The amendment affects the single document.




7.2.   Demarcation of the area

The following land parcels are included in the demarcation of the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI:









District


District No


Parcel


Numerator


Denominator




Boppard


1820


20


76


1




Boppard


1820


20


86


64




Boppard


1820


20


106


74




Boppard


1820


20


109


77




Boppard


1820


20


110


78




Boppard


1820


20


113


80




Boppard


1820


20


114


80




Boppard


1820


20


116


82




Boppard


1820


20


117


82




Boppard


1820


20


121


86




Boppard


1820


20


122


86




Boppard


1820


20


601


81




Boppard


1820


20


602


81




Boppard


1820


20


606


80




Boppard


1820


20


655


79




Boppard


1820


20


656


79




Boppard


1820


20


705


86




Boppard


1820


20


706


86




Boppard


1820


20


714


83




Boppard


1820


20


715


83




Boppard


1820


20


718


74




Boppard


1820


20


719


74




Boppard


1820


20


843


79




Boppard


1820


20


993


84




Boppard


1820


20


994


84




Boppard


1820


20


995


85




Boppard


1820


20


996


85




Boppard


1820


20


1044


73




Hönningen


0326


6


383


255




Hönningen


0326


6


384


255




Hönningen


0326


6


764


260




Hönningen


0326


6


765


259




Obernhof


0832


4


66


13




Obernhof


0832


11


3


0




Obernhof


0832


11


4


0




Obernhof


0832


11


5


0




Obernhof


0832


11


8


0




Obernhof


0832


11


9


0




Obernhof


0832


11


10


0




Obernhof


0832


11


11


0




Obernhof


0832


11


12


0




Obernhof


0832


11


13


0




Obernhof


0832


11


14


1




Obernhof


0832


11


15


0




Obernhof


0832


11


17


1




Obernhof


0832


11


18


1




Obernhof


0832


11


19


1




Obernhof


0832


11


20


1




Obernhof


0832


11


21


0




Obernhof


0832


11


22


0




Obernhof


0832


11


23


0




Obernhof


0832


11


24


0




Obernhof


0832


11


25


0




Obernhof


0832


11


26


1




Obernhof


0832


11


27


1




Obernhof


0832


11


29


1




Obernhof


0832


11


29


2




Obernhof


0832


11


30


0




Obernhof


0832


11


31


2




Obernhof


0832


11


32


1




Obernhof


0832


11


33


0




Obernhof


0832


11


34


0




Obernhof


0832


11


35


0




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0832


11


36


0




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0832


11


37


1




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0832


11


37


2




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0832


11


37


3




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0832


11


38


1




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0832


11


38


2




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0832


11


38


3




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0832


11


39


2




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0832


11


40


1




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0832


11


40


2




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0832


11


40


3




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0832


11


40


4




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0832


11


40


5




Obernhof


0832


11


40


6




Obernhof


0832


11


41


2




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0832


11


42


0




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0832


11


43


1




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0832


11


44


1




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0832


11


44


2




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0832


11


45


0




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0832


11


46


0




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0832


11


47


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0832


11


47


2




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0832


11


47


3




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0832


11


47


4




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0832


11


48


5




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0832


11


48


6




Obernhof


0832


11


49


0




Obernhof


0832


11


50


1




Obernhof


0832


11


51


0




Obernhof


0832


11


52


2




Obernhof


0832


11


53


1




Obernhof


0832


11


54


2




Obernhof


0832


11


54


3




Obernhof


0832


11


55


1




Obernhof


0832


11


56


3




Obernhof


0832


11


56


4




Obernhof


0832


11


57


1




Obernhof


0832


11


58


4




Obernhof


0832


11


58


5




Obernhof


0832


11


58


6




Obernhof


0832


11


59


2




Obernhof


0832


11


60


1




Obernhof


0832


11


61


1




Obernhof


0832


11


62


1




Obernhof


0832


11


62


2




Obernhof


0832


11


63


1




Obernhof


0832


11


63


2




Obernhof


0832


11


64


0




Obernhof


0832


11


65


0




Obernhof


0832


11


66


0




Obernhof


0832


11


67


0




Obernhof


0832


11


68


0




Obernhof


0832


11


69


0




Obernhof


0832


11


70


3




Obernhof


0832


11


71


1




Obernhof


0832


11


71


2




Obernhof


0832


11


72


0




Obernhof


0832


11


73


0




Obernhof


0832


11


74


0




Obernhof


0832


11


75


1




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0832


11


75


2




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0832


11


75


3




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0832


11


75


4




Obernhof


0832


12


1


1




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0832


12


1


3




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0832


12


2


0




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0832


12


4


0




Obernhof


0832


12


5


0




Obernhof


0832


12


6


0




Obernhof


0832


12


7


0




Obernhof


0832


12


8


0




Obernhof


0832


12


9


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


431


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


432


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


471


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


472


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


483


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


484


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


485


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


486


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


488


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


489


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


490


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


491


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


492


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


501


0




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


702


430




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


723


487




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


724


487




Rheinbreitbach


0291


6


756


427




Weinähr


0833


7


180


0




Weinähr


0833


7


181


0




Weinähr


0833


7


182


0




Weinähr


0833


7


183


0




Weinähr


0833


7


192


2




Weinähr


0833


7


193


2




Weinähr


0833


7


194


2




Weinähr


0833


7


195


2




Weinähr


0833


7


196


4




Weinähr


0833


15


1


0




Weinähr


0833


15


2


1




Weinähr


0833


15


3


0




Weinähr


0833


15


4


0




Weinähr


0833


15


5


0




Weinähr


0833


15


6


0




Weinähr


0833


15


7


0




Weinähr


0833


15


8


0




Weinähr


0833


15


9


0




Weinähr


0833


15


10


0




Weinähr


0833


15


11


0




Weinähr


0833


15


12


0




Weinähr


0833


15


13


0




Weinähr


0833


15


14


0




Weinähr


0833


15


15


0




Weinähr


0833


15


16


0




Weinähr


0833


15


17


0




Weinähr


0833


15


18


0




Weinähr


0833


15


19


1




Weinähr


0833


15


20


2




Weinähr


0833


15


21


0




Weinähr


0833


15


22


3




Weinähr


0833


15


22


4




Weinähr


0833


15


23


1




Weinähr


0833


15


24


1




Weinähr


0833


15


25


0




Weinähr


0833


15


26


0




Weinähr


0833


15


29


1




Weinähr


0833


15


30


0




Weinähr


0833


15


31


0




Weinähr


0833


15


32


0




Weinähr


0833


15


33


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0833


15


34


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0833


15


35


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0833


15


36


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0833


15


37


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0833


15


38


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0833


15


39


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0833


15


40


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0833


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41


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0833


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42


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0833


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0833


15


44


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0833


15


45


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0833


15


46


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0833


15


47


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Weinähr


0833


15


48


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Weinähr


0833


15


49


0




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0833


15


50


0




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0833


15


51


0




Weinähr


0833


15


52


0




Weinähr


0833


15


53


0




Weinähr


0833


15


54


0




Weinähr


0833


15


55


0




Weinähr


0833


15


56


0




Weinähr


0833


15


57


0




Weinähr


0833


15


58


0




Weinähr


0833


15


59


0




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0833


15


60


0




Weinähr


0833


15


61


0




Weinähr


0833


15


62


0




Weinähr


0833


15


63


0




Weinähr


0833


15


64


0




Weinähr


0833


15


65


0




Weinähr


0833


15


66


0




Weinähr


0833


15


67


0




Weinähr


0833


15


68


0




Weinähr


0833


15


69


0




Weinähr


0833


15


70


0




Weinähr


0833


15


71


0




Weinähr


0833


15


72


0




Weinähr


0833


15


73


0




Weinähr


0833


15


74


0




Weinähr


0833


15


75


0




Weinähr


0833


15


76


0




Weinähr


0833


15


77


0




Weinähr


0833


15


78


0




Weinähr


0833


15


79


1




Weinähr


0833


15


79


2




Weinähr


0833


15


80


1




Weinähr


0833


15


80


2




Weinähr


0833


15


81


1




Weinähr


0833


15


81


2




Weinähr


0833


15


82


1




Weinähr


0833


15


83


1




Weinähr


0833


15


84


0




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0833


15


85


0




Weinähr


0833


15


86


0




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0833


15


87


0




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0833


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88


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0833


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89


0




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0833


15


90


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0833


15


91


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0833


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92


1




Weinähr


0833


15


92


2




Weinähr


0833


15


93


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0833


15


93


2




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0833


15


94


1




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0833


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94


2




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0833


15


95


0




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0833


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96


0




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0833


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97


0




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0833


15


98


0




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0833


15


99


0




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0833


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100


1




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0833


15


101


1




Weinähr


0833


15


102


0




Weinähr


0833


15


103


1




Weinähr


0833


15


104


0




Weinähr


0833


15


105


0




Weinähr


0833


15


106


0




Weinähr


0833


15


107


1




Weinähr


0833


15


108


0




Weinähr


0833


15


109


1




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0833


15


110


1




Weinähr


0833


15


111


1




Weinähr


0833


15


112


1




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0833


15


114


1




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0833


15


115


1




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0833


15


116


0




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0833


15


117


0




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0833


15


118


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0833


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0833


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0833


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0833


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0833


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0833


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0833


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126


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0833


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127


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0833


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128


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0833


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0833


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130


0




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0833


15


131


0




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0833


15


132


0




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0833


16


1


0




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0833


16


2


1




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0833


16


2


2




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0833


16


2


3




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0833


16


2


4




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0833


16


2


5




Weinähr


0833


16


2


6




Weinähr


0833


16


2


7




Weinähr


0833


16


2


8




Weinähr


0833


16


3


0




Weinähr


0833


16


4


0




Weinähr


0833


16


5


0




Weinähr


0833


16


6


0




Weinähr


0833


16


7


0




Weinähr


0833


16


8


0




Weinähr


0833


16


9


0




Weinähr


0833


16


10


0




Weinähr


0833


16


11


0




Weinähr


0833


16


12


1




Weinähr


0833


16


12


2




Weinähr


0833


16


13


0




Weinähr


0833


16


14


1




The changes affect point 4 of the product specification.






☐


The amendment affects the single document.




7.3.   Wine grape varieties

The following grape varieties have been added:
White grape varieties:
Calardis Musqué, Calardis Blanc, Sauvitage, Souvignier Gris
Red grape varieties:
Cabaret Noir, Satin Noir, Pinotin
Errors in the spelling of certain varieties have been corrected and name changes accepted. Furthermore, grape varieties which are cultivated but which were missing from the list of grape varieties have been added to it in order to reflect the status quo.
The changes affect point 8 of the specification and point 8 of the single document.






☑


The amendment affects the single document.




7.4.   Control authorities

The control authorities and their tasks have been removed from the product specification and listed in a separate document.
The changes affect point 11 of the product specification.






☐


The amendment affects the single document.




SINGLE DOCUMENT

Designations of origin and geographical indications of wine



                     ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’
                  


EU reference number: PGI-DE-A1298-AM03 – 15.12.2025
                  

1.   Name(s)


               ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’
            
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 characteristics


Visual appearance

The colour spectrum usually ranges from pale yellow with green tints to golden yellow. In particular, mash-fermented white wines can also appear orange in colour, with reddish and golden to brownish tints. The white wines may also have a slight opalescence to a sometimes clearly visible 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.

Aroma

Depending on the grape variety or blend of grape varieties in the white wines, the wines generally have fresh, fruity notes of local pome fruit and stone fruit, and hints of citrus. The range may extend to green, grassy and herbal notes, with floral and spicy overtones, exotic or even tropical fruit aromas, honey, dried fruit and toasted aromas in accordance with the grape variety and ageing of the wine.
The bouquet may have slight varietal characteristics and a less fruity character.

Taste

The 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. There may also be deliberate oxidative, phenolic or reductive notes of delicate to moderate intensity.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

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Analytical characteristics







Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


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Minimum total acidity:


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Minimum total acidity unit:


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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


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Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

The natural alcoholic strength may, through enrichment, be increased to a total alcoholic strength by volume of 11,5 %.
Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):
Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.
North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.
The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.






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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 characteristics


Visual appearance

The colour spectrum is similar to that of white wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI.

Aroma

Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned.

Taste

The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised white wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced.

Analytical characteristics







Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


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Minimum total acidity:


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Minimum total acidity unit:


—




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


—




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


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Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):
Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.
North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.
The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.






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





Grapevine product

Wine, red

Organoleptic characteristics


Visual appearance

The colour spectrum ranges from a pale to medium-intensity red to a dark violet with occasional intense brown tints. The wines may also have a slight opalescence to a significant natural cloudiness (e.g. from fermenting yeast, must lees or tannin and crystal sediment), which can sometimes settle to the bottom as a deposit. However, cloudiness created artificially through the addition of processing aids or caused by defects in the wine, is not permitted.

Aroma

Depending on the grape variety or blend of grape varieties, the 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, spicy, earthy and chocolatey notes. Depending on how they are aged, the red wines may have a subtle to pronounced phenolic structure and toasted aromas.

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

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Analytical characteristics







Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


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Minimum total acidity:


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Minimum total acidity unit:


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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


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Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


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Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

The natural alcoholic strength may, through enrichment, be increased to a total alcoholic strength by volume of 12 %.
Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):
Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.
North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.
The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.






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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 characteristics


Visual appearance

The colour spectrum is similar to that of red wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI.

Aroma

Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned.

Taste

The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised red wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced.

Analytical characteristics







Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


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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

Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):
Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.
North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.
The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.






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





Grapevine product

Wine, rosé and Blanc de Noir

Organoleptic characteristics


Visual appearance

The rosé wines usually vary in colour from pale pink to pink to bright red with sometimes brownish tints, while the Blanc de Noir wines are the colour of white wine. There can be a considerable variety of 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.

Aroma

Fresh, fruity notes of berries and citrus fruit are generally dominant, although spicy to woody-smoky aromas are also possible. There can be a considerable variety of aromas.

Taste

The rosé wines usually have a mild to lively acidity, delicate tannins, low alcohol levels and subtle residual sweetness.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

These types of wine are produced from swiftly pressed red grape varieties.

Analytical characteristics







Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


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Minimum total acidity:


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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 %.
Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):
Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.
North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.
The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.






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





Grapevine product

Partially dealcoholised wine, rosé and Blanc de Noir

Organoleptic characteristics


Visual appearance

The colour spectrum is similar to that of rosé and Blanc de Noir wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI.

Aroma

Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned.

Taste

The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced.

Analytical characteristics







Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


—




Minimum total acidity:


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Minimum total acidity unit:


—




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


—




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


—





Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):
Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.
North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.
The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.






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





Grapevine product

Rotling

Organoleptic characteristics


Visual appearance

Depending on the choice of grape variety, the Rotling wines mostly have a faint to strong light-red colour. There can be a considerable variety of 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.

Aroma

Their aromas are generally fruity, sometimes delicately spicy, with hints of berries, pome fruit and citrus fruit in particular. Depending on the grape variety used, their fruity character may vary in intensity and aroma. There can be a considerable variety of aromas.

Taste

They generally have a delicate to rich flavour and a mostly fresh acid structure.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

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Analytical characteristics







Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


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Minimum total acidity:


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Minimum total acidity unit:


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Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


—




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


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Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

The natural alcoholic strength may, through enrichment, be increased to a total alcoholic strength by volume of 11,5 %.
Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):
Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.
North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.
The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.






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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 characteristics


Visual appearance

The colour spectrum is similar to that of Rotling wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI.

Aroma

Where the grape variety is indicated the partially dealcoholised wines frequently exhibit a more subtle aroma typical of the grape variety concerned.

Taste

The wines usually have a somewhat leaner taste profile, owing to the reduced alcohol content. Taste parameters such as sweetness and acidity as well as tannins are often perceived with the senses as being more pronounced.

Additional information regarding organoleptic characteristics

The organoleptic qualities of the partially dealcoholised Rotling wines resemble the sensory descriptions of the wines with the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ PGI from which they were produced.

Analytical characteristics







Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume):


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Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume):


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Minimum total acidity:


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Minimum total acidity unit:


—




Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre):


—




Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre):


—





Additional information regarding analytical characteristics

Minimum natural alcoholic strength and minimum must weight (in % alcohol by volume and °Oechsle):
Rhineland-Palatinate: 5,5 % vol. and 47° Oechsle.
North Rhine-Westphalia: 6,0 % vol. and 50° Oechsle.
The must weight in the fermentation container must be recorded.






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




7.   Wine-making practices

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

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Not applicable
7.2.   Maximum yields


All wines/category/variety/type

All products
Maximum yield:






Maximum yield:


105




Maximum yield 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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Accent










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Auxerrois – Auxerrois Blanc, Auxerrois blanc, Pinot Auxerrois










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Bacchus










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Baron










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










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Blauer Limberger – Blaufränkisch, Lemberger, Limberger










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Blauer Portugieser – Portugieser










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










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Blütenmuskateller










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Cabaret Noir










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Cabernet Blanc










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Cabernet Cortis










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Cabernet Cubin










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Cabernet Dorsa










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Cabernet Franc










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Cabernet Mitos










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Cabernet Sauvignon










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Calardis Blanc










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Calardis Musqué










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Chardonnay










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Dakapo










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Deckrot










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Divico










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Domina










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Donauriesling










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Dornfelder










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Dunkelfelder










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Ehrenbreitsteiner










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Ehrenfelser










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Faberrebe – Faber










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Felicia










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Findling










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Freisamer










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Früher Malingre – Malinger










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Früher Roter Malvasier – Früher Malvasier, Malvasier, Malvoisie










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










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Gm 643-10










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Gm 643-17










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Goldmuskateller










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Goldriesling










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Grüner Silvaner – Silvaner, Sylvaner










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Grüner Veltliner – Veltliner










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Helfensteiner










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Helios










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Heroldrebe










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Hibernal










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Huxelrebe – Huxel










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Johanniter










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Kanzler










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Kerner










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Merlot










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Morio Muskat – Morio-Muskat










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Muscaris










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Muskat Ottonel – Muskat-Ottonel










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Müller Thurgau – Rivaner, Müller-Thurgau










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Müllerrebe – Pinot Meunier, Pinot meunier, Schwarzriesling










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Nobling










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Optima 113 – Optima










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Ortega










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Osteiner










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Perle










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Petite Arvine










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Phoenix – Phönix










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Pinotin










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Regent










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Reichensteiner










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Rieslaner










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Rotberger










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Roter Riesling










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Roter Traminer – Gewürztraminer, Traminer










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










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Satin Noir










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Sauvignac










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Sauvignon Blanc – Fumé Blanc, Muskat Silvaner










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Sauvignon Gris










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Sauvitage










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Savagnin Blanc – Weißer Traminer










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Scheurebe










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Schönburger










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Siegerrebe – Sieger










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Solaris










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Souvignier Gris










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St. Laurent – Sankt Laurent, Saint Laurent










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Syrah – Shiraz










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We S 523










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










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Weißer Elbling – Elbling, Kleinberger










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










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










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Würzer




9.   Concise definition of the demarcated geographical area


Rhineland-Palatinate

Products allowed to bear the protected geographical indication ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ must come from vineyards belonging to the following municipalities and municipal districts: Bacharach (Bacharach (3503), Steeg (3502)), Bad Ems (0950), Bad Hönningen (0326), Boppard (Boppard (1820), Hirzenach (1824)), Bornich (0905), Braubach (0934), Breitscheid (Landkreis Mainz-Bingen) (0261), Brey (1388), Damscheid (1845), Dattenberg (0315), Dausenau (0947), Dörscheid (0904), Fachbach (0951), Filsen (0932), Hammerstein (Niederhammerstein (0328), Oberhammerstein (0329)), Kamp-Bornhofen (0931), Kasbach-Ohlenberg (Niederkasbach (0307)), Kaub (0902), Kestert (0918), Koblenz (Ehrenbreitstein (1416), Koblenz (1401), Niederberg (1413)), Lahnstein (Oberlahnstein (0961)), Langscheid (1207, 1843), Leubsdorf (0316), Leutesdorf (0330), Linz am Rhein (0310), Manubach (3504), Nassau (0837), Niederburg (1840), Niederheimbach (3507), Nochern (0914), Oberdiebach (3505), Oberheimbach (3506), Obernhof (0832), Oberwesel (Dellhofen (1842), Oberwesel (1841)), Osterspai (0933), Patersberg (0909), Perscheid (1844), Rheinbreitbach (0291), Rheinbrohl (0327), Rhens (1387), Sankt Goar (St. Goar (1837), Werlau (1836)), Sankt Goarshausen (Ehrenthal (0908), St. Goarshausen (0906), Wellmich (0907)), Spay (Oberspay (1390)), Trechtingshausen (3508), Unkel (Heister (0294), Scheuren (0292), Unkel (0293)), Urbar (1355, 1839), Vallendar (1352), Weinähr (0833).

North Rhine-Westphalia

Products allowed to bear the protected geographical indication ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ must come from vineyards: in the town of Königswinter within the cadastral units of Oberdollendorf, Niederdollendorf and Königswinter; the town of Bad Honnef within the cadastral unit of Honnef (Rhöndorf); and the city of Bonn within the cadastral unit of Kessenich.
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.

                  ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ 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:






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Other characteristic





Categories of grapevine product







1.


Wine





Summary of the link

The winegrowing area is located between Bingen and Bonn, borders the Siebengebirge uplands, and extends for a length of approximately 110 km. The valley floor is narrow; only at an altitude of 200-220 m above sea level does the narrow V-shaped valley widen out into a plateau valley with levels which were formed long ago. The areas in the Middle Rhine Valley which are used for winegrowing range in altitude from about 55 m to 350 m above sea level; the vineyards’ average altitude is 170 m above sea level. The vineyards of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley face mainly south-east to south-west; winegrowing in the Lower Middle Rhine Valley is predominantly carried out on land facing south to south-west. Taking the winegrowing area as a whole, the vineyards’ average orientation is 168° (SSE).
The area mainly comprises Devonian rock. Quartzite sandstone and slate are widespread; ferrous schist, schist with siliceous lenticles and quarzites are found to a lesser extent. Rocks from the Tertiary period are found only in the area around Königswinter. These comprise trachytes, trachytic tuffs, basalts and latites (volcanic effusion) which are evidence of past volcanic activity. The vines in the Middle Rhine Valley are mainly rooted in soils with source rock of Devonian schist. In terms of soil typology, these areas are characterised by vegen and brown soils. On the Tertiary volcanic rock there are mainly brown soils, regosols and rankers.
According to meteorological data, the annual average temperature is 9,7 °C, while the average temperature during the growing season is 14,2 °C. Average annual precipitation is 665 mm, about 60 % of which falls during the growing season. The vines in the ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’-producing area receive an average of 615 000 Wh/m2 of direct sunshine during the growing season.
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 ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ must come from vineyards in 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 ‘Rheinburgen-Landwein’ may not exceed the maximum permissible value for the term ‘medium-sweet’.

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


www.ble.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Ernaehrung-Lebensmittel/EU-Qualitaetskennzeichen/Antraege/Rheinburgen_LW_2_SAe/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/2026/770/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)