The Wine Profile

1 Where is Gotland located?

A In a fjord on the west coast of Sweden B On the southern tip of the Scandinavian peninsula C In Lake Vänern, Sweden's largest lake D In the Baltic Sea, east of the Swedish mainland

2 In which country is the wine region Gotland located?

A Norway B Sweden C Denmark D Finland

3 When does harvest typically take place in Gotland's vineyards?

A October to November B June to July C December to January D March to April

4 How does the Baltic Sea affect Gotland's wine-growing climate?

A It moderates temperatures, giving warmer summers and milder winters than the mainland B It brings heavy rainfall and high humidity throughout the year C It causes extreme frost events in spring that damage vines D It creates a cold continental climate unsuitable for viticulture

5 Gotland is Sweden's largest island – but approximately how long is it?

A Approximately 300 km long B Approximately 176 km long C Approximately 80 km long D Approximately 50 km long

6 At approximately what latitude is Gotland situated?

A 45°N — comparable to northern France B 50°N — comparable to southern England C 63°N — well above the Arctic Circle D 57°N — at the northern edge of viable viticulture