The Wine Profile

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Penedès

Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 In which autonomous community of Spain is the Penedès wine region located?

A Catalonia B Andalusia C Castilla y León D La Rioja

2 In which country is the wine region Penedès located?

A Italy B Spain C France D Portugal

3 When does harvest typically take place in Penedès?

A August through October B January through March C November through January D April through June

4 What defines the Penedès landscape and gives rise to its distinct growing sub-zones?

A Volcanic terrain with crater valleys and lava soils B River plains stretching along a broad inland waterway C A high plateau landscape surrounded by desert terrain D A Mediterranean coastline rising inland toward mountain foothills

5 What type of climate does the Penedès region experience?

A Continental with extreme winters B Mediterranean with warm summers and mild winters C Oceanic with high rainfall year-round D Semi-arid with very low rainfall

6 What is Penedès in Spain best known for producing?

A Sparkling Cava and still white wines B Sweet sherry-style wines made from Palomino C Rich red wines made from Garnacha D Full-bodied red wines made from Tempranillo