The Wine Profile

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Colchagua Valley

Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 In which country is the Colchagua Valley wine region located?

A South Africa B Australia C Chile D Argentina

2 Where in Chile does the Colchagua Valley lie relative to the capital, Santiago?

A Just to the north of Santiago B At the country's far southern tip C Far up in the northern desert D A good distance south of Santiago

3 How is the climate of the Colchagua Valley usually described?

A Warm, sunny and dry during the growing season B Cool and rainy for most of the year C Bitterly cold with short, harsh summers D Foggy and cool with few hours of sunshine

4 Between which two mountain ranges does the Colchagua Valley lie, like much of central Chile?

A Two volcanic islands out in the Pacific Ocean B The Rocky Mountains to the east and the Sierra Nevada C The Pyrenees to the north and the Alps to the south D The Andes to the east and the coastal range to the west

5 During which part of the year does the grape harvest normally take place in the Colchagua Valley?

A Around May to mid-June B Around February to April C Around June to August D Around November to December

6 What type of wine is the Colchagua Valley above all known for?

A Sparkling wine B Dry white wine C Sweet dessert wine D Red wine