The Wine Profile

1 Which landscape is strongly associated with the Southern Rhône's cultural identity and tourism appeal?

A Lavender fields and Mediterranean sunshine B Open steppes and wind turbines C Dense rainforest and waterfalls D Snow-covered alpine meadows and glaciers

2 Which historic building makes Avignon the cultural center of the Southern Rhône?

A Palais Royal, a royal residence from the era of Louis XIV B Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, a Gothic cathedral dating from the 13th century C Château Frontenac, a medieval fortress built by crusading knights D Palais des Papes, where French popes resided in the 14th century

3 What classic Provençal dish is a traditional pairing with Southern Rhône red wines?

A Bouillabaisse B Crêpes Suzette C Quiche Lorraine D Daube provençale

4 What makes the Southern Rhône a popular destination beyond wine tourism alone?

A Its proximity to the Rioja region and Spanish tapas culture B Its proximity to Alsatian villages and German wine routes C Its proximity to Bordeaux châteaux and Atlantic beaches D Its proximity to Avignon, Roman ruins, and lavender fields

5 Which landscape is typical of the Southern Rhône Valley as part of the region's cultural identity?

A Vineyards surrounded by pine forests, heathlands, and peat bogs B Vineyards bordered by rice paddies, bamboo groves, and tea plantations C Vineyards side by side with lavender fields, garrigue, and olive groves D Vineyards nestled among alpine meadows, glaciers, and spruce forests

6 How long has wine been produced in the Southern Rhône Valley?

A Since Roman times, for over 2,000 years B Since the Middle Ages, for around 800 years C Since the 1700s, for around 300 years D Since the 1800s, for around 150 years