The Wine Profile

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Priorat

Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts

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

A Aragon B Catalonia C Valencia D La Rioja

2 What is the name of the distinctive dark soil found in Priorat?

A Terra rossa B Albariza C Licorella D Tuffeau

3 In which country is the wine region Priorat located?

A Portugal B Spain C Italy D France

4 When does harvest typically take place in Priorat?

A In September, as autumn begins B In February, when summer heat is at its peak C In November, late in the autumn season D In May, at the end of the spring season

5 How does Priorat's location differ from most other Catalan wine regions?

A It lies in a low-lying river delta in the south B It occupies a flat plateau close to the sea C It sits in a mountainous inland zone D It runs along the sunny coastal strip

6 What is Priorat internationally known for producing?

A Concentrated red wines based on Garnacha and Cariñena B Elegant sparkling wines based on Macabeo and Xarel·lo C Sweet dessert wines based on Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel D Fresh white wines based on Albariño and Verdejo