The Wine Profile

1 What makes Umbria unique among major Italian wine regions?

A It is the only major central Italian wine region with no coastline B It is Italy's smallest wine region by area C It borders four countries and has four climate zones D It is the only Italian region producing exclusively white wines

2 In which country is the wine region of Umbria located?

A Italy B Spain C France D Greece

3 What type of climate does Umbria experience?

A Humid maritime climate moderated by Adriatic sea breezes B Subtropical climate with year-round warmth and high humidity C Alpine climate with cool short summers and long cold winters D Continental Mediterranean — warm dry summers, cold winters, significant diurnal range

4 Where in Italy is the wine region of Umbria located?

A In southern Italy, to the north of Campania B In northeastern Italy, to the south of Veneto C In central Italy, to the north of Lazio D In northern Italy, to the east of Piedmont

5 When does harvest typically take place in Umbria?

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

6 What does the terrain of Umbria's wine regions look like?

A Low-lying sand dunes beside an inland sea B Flat plains along a broad river valley C Rolling hills and Apennine foothills D Steep rocky mountainsides near the coast