The Wine Profile

1 Which of these villages is a well-known wine-tourism anchor along Alsace's wine route?

A Épernay, with its famous Champagne houses lining the main avenue B Riquewihr, with its well-preserved half-timbered facades C Colmar, with its modern wine fairs and convention centers D Beaune, with its medieval hospice buildings and wine cellars

2 What is the traditional Alsatian dish made with sauerkraut, sausages, and pork?

A Choucroute garnie B Coq au Riesling C Tarte flambée D Baeckeoffe

3 What is the name of the famous wine tourism trail that runs through Alsace?

A Chemin des Vignobles B Sentier du Vin C Strada del Vino D Route des Vins d'Alsace

4 What best describes Alsace's cultural identity?

A An isolated alpine culture unaffected by neighbouring countries B A blend of French and German culture, food, and wine traditions C A purely French culture shaped by the Bordeaux tradition D A strong Spanish influence from Mediterranean trade routes

5 What architectural style are the traditional wine villages along the Alsace wine route known for?

A Stone farmhouses B Art Nouveau villas C Concrete modernist buildings D Half-timbered houses

6 Which bottle shape is strongly associated with wines from Alsace?

A A dark, heavy bottle with high, straight shoulders B A wide, shorter bottle with sloping shoulders C A long, narrow bottle with a deep punt D A tall, slender bottle called the flûte d'Alsace