The Wine Profile

Bronze

Alentejo

Producers, Vintages & Culture · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 Which country is the world's largest producer of cork, with the Alentejo at the heart of the industry?

A Germany B Italy C Portugal D Spain

2 What role do the wines of the Alentejo play in the Portuguese domestic market?

A They are among the best-selling wines B They are drunk mainly at festivals C They are hard to find in shops D They are sold almost only for export

3 Which tree, whose bark is harvested for wine corks, is the most characteristic of the Alentejo landscape?

A The almond tree B The cork oak C The olive tree D The eucalyptus tree

4 How can the Alentejo as a region best be described?

A Sparsely populated and shaped by agriculture B Densely populated and heavily industrialised C A mountainous coastal region of fishing villages D Urban and dominated by large cities

5 What distinction does Évora, the Alentejo's main city in the heart of the wine country, hold?

A It is a biosphere reserve for grapes B It is Portugal's official wine capital C It is a European Capital of Culture D It is a UNESCO World Heritage site

6 What reputation do the wines of the Alentejo generally hold among wine drinkers?

A Generous, easy-drinking and good value B Light, pale and almost flavourless C Austere, sharp and hard to approach D Extremely expensive collector's items