#52026XC02139Amendments to the Geographical Indication Specifications for 'Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu'
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This amendment adjusts the specifications for the 'Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu' wine's geographical indication, addressing changes in labeling, environmental practices, and production methods. French wine producers, particularly those dealing with this specific PDO, will need to align their practices with the updated guidelines to ensure compliance.
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Key Changes
- Labeling for wines will now use 'Vin de Loire' instead of 'Val de Loire'.
- Addition of agri-environmental provisions for sustainability.
- Planting density reduced to 5,000 plants per hectare.
Obligations
What this law requires
Update product labeling to use 'Vin de Loire' designation instead of 'Val de Loire' in accordance with producer group communication guidelines
Implement agri-environmental provisions for control of vegetation between rows in vineyard management practices
Implement agri-environmental provisions for altering the morphology of the subsoil in accordance with specification requirements
Reduce planting density to a maximum of 5,000 plants per hectare
Apply volatile acidity threshold in accordance with general EU legislation (18 meq/l or 0.88 g/l H2SO4) instead of the former PDO-specific threshold of 10 meq/l