The Wine Profile

Bronze

Maule Valley

Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts

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

A Argentina B Australia C Chile D South Africa

2 During which part of the year does the grape harvest normally take place in the Maule Valley?

A In midwinter, in July B In early summer, in December C In autumn, around March and April D In spring, around September

3 Where is the Maule Valley located relative to Chile's capital, Santiago?

A Just north of the city's outskirts B A good distance south of the city C Directly east of the city D On the same latitude as the city

4 The Maule Valley forms the southern part of which larger Chilean wine zone?

A The Central Valley B The Atacama Desert C The high Andean plateau D Patagonia in the far south

5 What distinction does Maule hold among Chile's wine regions?

A The largest by vineyard area B The highest-altitude region C The only one with a maritime climate D The most recent new wine region

6 What has given the Maule Valley its name and shaped its landscape?

A A large inland lake at the region's centre B A volcano at the region's highest point C The river that flows through the region D An extensive forest along the coast