The Wine Profile

Bronze

Loire Valley

Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 What is notable about the Loire River in relation to France's other rivers?

A It flows into the Mediterranean Sea B It is the shortest river in France C It has no vineyards along its banks D It is the longest river in France

2 In which part of France is the Loire Valley wine region located?

A In southern France, close to the Mediterranean B In eastern France, along the Swiss border C In northeast France, close to Belgium D In northwest and central France

3 Which ocean has the strongest climate influence on the western Loire Valley?

A The Indian Ocean B The Atlantic Ocean C The Pacific Ocean D The Arctic Ocean

4 Which Loire district is located closest to the Atlantic coast?

A Pays Nantais B Central Vineyards C Touraine D Anjou-Saumur

5 When does harvest typically take place in the Loire Valley?

A February to April B May to July C September to October D November to January

6 What is true about the Loire Valley as a wine region?

A It is divided into two zones that share identical wine styles B It grows a single grape variety throughout the entire region C It is a small, uniform region with a single appellation system D It contains multiple sub-regions with different grapes and styles