The Wine Profile

1 In which part of Italy is Piemonte (Piedmont) located?

A The southern coast near Sicily B Central Italy near Rome C The eastern Adriatic coast D The northwest, at the foot of the Alps

2 What type of climate does Piemonte have?

A Tropical with constant warmth B Desert-like and extremely dry C Continental with hot summers and cold winters D Mild maritime like southern England

3 In which country is the wine region Piedmont located?

A France B Italy C Austria D Spain

4 When does harvest typically take place in Piedmont's vineyards?

A September and October B December and January C June and July D March and April

5 What does the terrain look like in Piedmont's most important wine areas?

A Gently rolling hills with vineyards on the slopes B High alpine peaks with steep rocky cliffs C Flat coastal plains close to the Mediterranean D Deep river valleys running along a major waterway

6 What is characteristic of the Piedmont wine region in terms of how it is divided?

A It has no official wine designations and is freely regulated B It contains many distinct sub-zones, each with its own wine designation C It is governed by a single large wine designation covering the whole region D It is split into two zones – one for red wine and one for white wine