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Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts
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1
Which country is the Eger wine region located in?
A
Slovakia
B
Austria
C
Romania
D
Hungary
2
Where in Hungary is the Eger wine region located?
A
Western Hungary, near Lake Balaton
B
Southern Hungary, near the Croatian border
C
North-eastern Hungary, north-east of Budapest
D
The Hungarian plain south of Budapest
3
At the foot of which mountain range does the Eger wine region lie?
A
The eastern foothills of the Carpathians
B
The southern slopes of the Tatra mountains
C
The northern slopes of the Mecsek mountains
D
The southern slopes of the Bükk mountains
4
Which wine styles does Eger produce in significant quantity?
A
Mainly sparkling wines in the Champagne style
B
Only sweet dessert wines of the Tokaji style
C
Only red wines; whites are negligible there
D
Both red and white wines at serious quality levels
5
When does the grape harvest take place in the Eger wine region?
A
In winter, around January
B
In mid-summer, during June and July
C
In autumn, on a Northern-Hemisphere cycle
D
In spring, during March and April
6
What has given the Eger wine region its name?
A
The historic town of Eger with its castle
B
A medieval noble family from the district
C
A monastery founded by Cistercian monks
D
A river valley flowing through the region
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