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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2014-503/annex-II/division-5/division-5.1/division-5.1.1",
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  "legislation": "eur/2014/503",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 503/2014 of 8 May 2014 approving minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Muscat du Ventoux (PDO))",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2014-503",
  "path": "annex/II/division/5/division/5.1/division/5.1.1",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "5.1.1",
  "heading": "Natural factors",
  "text": "The Ventoux region is distinguished by its specific geological and climatic characteristics.\nThe sandy-loamy clay soils make this region ideal for producing quality table grapes and wine.\nThe area has a Mediterranean type climate, which receives plenty of sunshine in summer and low rainfall. However, the influence of Mont Ventoux, which peaks at 1900 m, makes for colder temperatures at night. The mountain also protects the area from the mistral, the sometimes violent wind that predominates in the Rhône valley.\nThe low levels of humidity which result from the low annual rainfall have a prophylactic effect which is particularly suitable for growing vines.",
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  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
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    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2014/503/annex/II/division/5/division/5.1/division/5.1.1",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-11-01T14:47:41.307482+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
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