The Wine Profile

1 Which city is Lombardy's principal cultural and commercial centre?

A Florence B Milan C Bologna D Turin

2 Lugana is a well-known white wine district in northern Italy. Which landmark is Lugana famous for being situated beside?

A Lake Como, known for its luxury villas B Lake Maggiore, bordering Switzerland C Lake Garda, Italy's largest lake D Lake Iseo, at the heart of Franciacorta

3 What distinguishes Lombardy compared to other Italian wine regions?

A It is Italy's most isolated region, with wine as its only significant economic activity B It is Italy's southernmost region, known for its hot and dry climate C It is Italy's most economically powerful region, with wine alongside industry and finance D It is Italy's smallest region, home to just a handful of boutique producers

4 What style of wine has made Franciacorta in Lombardy internationally famous?

A Sweet dessert wine made from dried grapes B Crisp white wine made from Pinot Grigio C Sparkling wine made by the traditional method D Full-bodied red wine made from Nebbiolo

5 What is a defining trait of many well-known wine producers in Lombardy?

A They are owned by large state-run agricultural cooperatives B They are run by families with multiple generations of history C They were recently founded by international investors D They were started by chefs and restaurant owners

6 Which wine zones make up Lombardy's wine tourism landscape?

A Soave, Amarone, and Prosecco B Franciacorta, Valtellina, and Lake Garda C Chianti, Brunello, and Vernaccia D Barolo, Barbaresco, and Asti