The Wine Profile

1 Lisboa is a wine region. In which country is it located?

A Hungary B Portugal C France D Spain

2 The Lisboa wine region is named after a city that lies at its southern end. Which city?

A Faro, the coastal city down south B Porto, the harbour city up north C Coimbra, the university city D Lisbon, the capital of Portugal

3 How is the Lisboa wine region positioned in relation to the sea?

A It spreads across a high mountain massif B It is an inland region far from the coast C It runs along the Atlantic coast north of the city D It is clustered around a large inland lake

4 Which large body of water borders the Lisboa wine region to the west and shapes its climate?

A The Mediterranean Sea B The Atlantic Ocean C The Bay of Biscay D The North Sea

5 Which weather phenomenon is the Lisboa wine region especially known for?

A Dense morning fog that lingers all day B Sudden hailstorms in late summer C Strong, persistent wind off the ocean D Long spells of dry desert heat

6 Lisboa lies in the Northern Hemisphere. When does the grape harvest therefore take place in the region?

A In deep winter, December to February B In late winter, January to March C In late summer and autumn D In midsummer, around the solstice