The Wine Profile

1 La Mancha is the world's largest single wine DO by area. Approximately how many hectares does it cover?

A 50,000 hectares B Over 170,000 hectares C Around 90,000 hectares D Approximately 300,000 hectares

2 In which region of Spain is La Mancha located?

A Extremadura, in western Spain B Aragon, in northeastern Spain C Andalusia, in southern Spain D Castile-La Mancha, in central Spain

3 What is the approximate altitude of La Mancha's vineyards, making it surprisingly cool for a southern region?

A 50–100 metres B 200–300 metres C 600–700 metres D 1,000–1,200 metres

4 What type of climate does La Mancha have?

A Oceanic, with mild temperatures and frequent rainfall year-round B Continental, with extremely hot summers, cold winters, and very low rainfall C Mediterranean, with hot dry summers and mild rainy winters D Tropical, with high humidity and rainfall throughout summer months

5 In which country is the wine region La Mancha located?

A France B Italy C Spain D Portugal

6 When does harvest typically take place in La Mancha?

A In February, during the Southern Hemisphere's summer B In May, during the Northern Hemisphere's spring C In December, during the Northern Hemisphere's winter D In September, during the Northern Hemisphere's autumn