The Wine Profile

1 What large plain dominates the northern part of Emilia-Romagna?

A The Arno Valley, known for its steep terraced vineyards and ancient vine training systems B The Po Valley (Pianura Padana), formed by alluvial deposits from the Po River and its tributaries C The Tevere Plain, a wide flat expanse of volcanic soils fed by rivers from central Italy D The Adige Valley, carved by glacial activity in the foothills of the eastern Alps

2 In which country is the wine region Emilia-Romagna located?

A Italy B Spain C France D Slovenia

3 Where in Italy is Emilia-Romagna located?

A In north-central Italy, between Lombardy and Tuscany B In northwest Italy, between Piedmont and Liguria C In central Italy, between Lazio and Abruzzo D In southern Italy, between Campania and Calabria

4 What body of water provides Romagna's eastern coastline and moderates its climate?

A The Tyrrhenian Sea, known for warm temperatures, high salinity, and strong summer evaporation B The Ligurian Sea, strongly influenced by proximity to the Alps and Ligurian mountains C The Ionian Sea, bringing warm southern air from Greece and North Africa in summer D The Adriatic Sea, providing cooling breezes and a maritime influence to coastal Romagna

5 When does harvest typically take place in Emilia-Romagna?

A September and October B June and July C April and May D January and February

6 Emilia-Romagna consists of two sub-regions with distinct wine traditions. What are they called?

A Emilia in the east and Romagna in the west B Emilia in the west and Romagna in the east C Emilia on the coast and Romagna inland D Emilia in the north and Romagna in the south