The Wine Profile

Bronze

Mendoza

Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 In which South American country is the Mendoza wine region located?

A Argentina, at the foot of the Andes B Chile, on the Pacific coast C Brazil, on the Atlantic coast D Uruguay, on the River Plate

2 What major mountain range borders Mendoza to the west?

A The Rockies B The Andes C The Alps D The Himalayas

3 Where in Argentina is the wine region Mendoza located?

A In western Argentina, close to the border with Chile B In southern Argentina, close to the border with Patagonia C In northern Argentina, close to the border with Bolivia D In eastern Argentina, close to the border with Uruguay

4 What share of Argentina's total wine production comes from Mendoza?

A Around 45% B Around 90% C Around 70% D Around 20%

5 What is the approximate altitude of Mendoza's main vineyard areas?

A 600–1,500 meters above sea level B Near sea level C 200–400 meters above sea level D Over 4,000 meters above sea level

6 When does harvest take place in Mendoza, Argentina?

A June to August B February to April C September to November D November to January