The Wine Profile

1 In which country is the wine region Tuscany located?

A France B Spain C Italy D Greece

2 Where in Italy is Toscana located?

A Far north, bordering France B In the south, close to Sicily C Northeast, bordering Slovenia D Central Italy, on the western side

3 What type of climate characterises Tuscany as a wine region?

A Mediterranean-continental, with warm summers and cool nights B Cold alpine climate, with short growing seasons and frost risk C Dry steppe climate, with very little rainfall throughout the year D Humid oceanic, with temperatures that stay even year-round

4 When does harvest typically take place in Tuscany?

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

5 What does the landscape look like in Tuscany's wine regions?

A Deep valleys surrounded by dense forest B Flat coastal plains close to the Mediterranean C High mountain peaks with steep rocky cliffs D Rolling hills with vineyards planted on the slopes

6 Tuscany is known for containing many distinct wine sub-zones. Which of these is a well-known Tuscan wine area?

A Rioja, a red wine zone in northern Spain B Chianti, a red wine zone in the heart of Tuscany C Bordeaux, a red wine zone in south-west France D Barossa Valley, a red wine zone in southern Australia