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Mosel

Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 In which country is the Mosel wine region located?

A France B Germany C Austria D Luxembourg

2 Which river gives the Mosel wine region its name?

A Rhine B Mosel C Elbe D Nahe

3 Where in Germany is the Mosel wine region located?

A In eastern Germany, near the border with Poland B In western Germany, along the Mosel river C In southern Germany, near the border with Austria D In northern Germany, along the Baltic coast

4 What is the predominant soil type in the Mosel vineyard slopes?

A Limestone and chalk B Devonian slate C Loam and clay D Granite and gneiss

5 When does harvest typically take place in Mosel?

A July–August, among Europe's earliest harvests B December–January, in the middle of the European winter C October–November, among Europe's latest harvests D May–June, before the summer heat arrives

6 What type of climate characterises the Mosel wine region?

A Warm Mediterranean B Hot and arid continental C Oceanic and mild D Cool continental