The Wine Profile

1 Where is Lombardy situated within Italy?

A In northern Italy, bordering Switzerland and sharing the Alps B In central Italy, adjacent to Tuscany and Umbria C In northeastern Italy, bordering Slovenia and Austria D In southern Italy, on the Tyrrhenian coast

2 In which country is the wine region Lombardy located?

A Austria B Spain C Italy D France

3 When does the harvest typically take place in Lombardy?

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

4 Which body of water moderates the climate of Lombardy's Lugana wine zone?

A Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake B The Adriatic Sea on Italy's east coast C The Mediterranean Sea south of Italy D Lake Como, alpine lake north of Milan

5 On which side of the Po River is Oltrepò Pavese located?

A North of the Po, in the flat Po Valley B South of the Po, in the Apennine foothills of Pavia province C East of the Po, on the Veneto border D On islands within the Po River delta

6 How is Valtellina's climate best characterised?

A Alpine continental with warm days, cold nights, and significant rainfall in the growing season B Maritime Mediterranean with mild winters and hot dry summers C Humid subtropical with year-round warmth D Oceanic with consistent rainfall and cool temperatures throughout the year