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Douro
Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts
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1
In which country is the Douro wine region located?
A
Spain
B
Hungary
C
Italy
D
Portugal
2
Where in Portugal is the Douro region located?
A
Around the capital Lisbon in the centre
B
Along the southern coast in the Algarve
C
On the island of Madeira out in the Atlantic
D
In the north, inland and east of Porto
3
What is the Douro wine region named after?
A
The nearest port city on the coast
B
A medieval king who ruled the area
C
A type of schist rock found in the valley
D
The river that flows through the region
4
What are the Douro's vineyards most famous for being planted on?
A
Light sandy soil close to the sea
B
Flat plains on the valley floor
C
Steep terraces cut into the hillsides
D
Man-made islands out in the river
5
How is the Douro's climate best described compared with other Portuguese wine regions?
A
One of the coolest and foggiest
B
One of the windiest and most coastal
C
One of the highest and most alpine
D
One of the hottest and driest
6
In which hemisphere is the Douro, and when does its grape harvest take place?
A
Northern Hemisphere, with harvest in autumn
B
Southern Hemisphere, with harvest in spring
C
Southern Hemisphere, with harvest in autumn
D
Northern Hemisphere, with harvest in spring
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