The Wine Profile

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Provence

Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 What type of climate does the Provence wine region primarily have?

A Continental B Mediterranean C Subarctic D Oceanic

2 When does harvest take place in Provence?

A February through April B May through July C August through October D November through January

3 In which country is the Provence wine region located?

A Italy B France C Spain D Greece

4 Which French wine region has the longest continuous wine tradition in the country?

A Provence, with a tradition dating to around 600 BC B Burgundy, with a tradition dating to Roman times C Alsace, with a tradition dating to the Viking Age D Bordeaux, with a tradition dating to the Middle Ages

5 Which body of water borders Provence to the south?

A Atlantic Ocean B Black Sea C Mediterranean Sea D North Sea

6 Which small Provençal appellation is known for its white wines near Marseille?

A Bandol B Bellet C Pierrevert D Cassis