CSW Wine Regions & Geography 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Italian wine region is home to Barolo and Barbaresco?
- Tuscany
- Piedmont (Correct answer)
- Veneto
- Sicily
Correct answer: Piedmont
Piedmont, in northwestern Italy, produces Barolo and Barbaresco from the Nebbiolo grape.
Question 2: The Douro Valley is the primary wine-producing region of which country?
- Spain
- France
- Portugal (Correct answer)
- Italy
Correct answer: Portugal
Portugal's Douro Valley is world-famous for Port wine production along the Douro River.
Question 3: Which U.S. state produces wine in the Willamette Valley AVA?
- California
- Washington
- Oregon (Correct answer)
- Idaho
Correct answer: Oregon
The Willamette Valley is Oregon's most celebrated wine region, particularly known for Pinot Noir.
Question 4: Rioja, Spain's most famous wine region, is divided into three sub-zones. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
- Rioja Alta
- Rioja Baja
- Rioja Oriental
- Rioja Central (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Rioja Central
Rioja's three sub-zones are Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental (formerly Rioja Baja).
Question 5: The Champagne region of France is primarily located in which department?
- Côte-d'Or
- Marne (Correct answer)
- Gironde
- Hérault
Correct answer: Marne
The Marne department is the heart of Champagne, containing Épernay and Reims.
Question 6: Argentina's Mendoza wine region is situated at the base of which mountain range?
- Sierra Nevada
- Andes (Correct answer)
- Rockies
- Pyrenees
Correct answer: Andes
Mendoza's vineyards lie at the eastern foothills of the Andes, benefiting from high altitude and snowmelt irrigation.
Question 7: The Clare Valley and Eden Valley, known for Riesling production, are located in which Australian state?
- Victoria
- New South Wales
- Western Australia
- South Australia (Correct answer)
Correct answer: South Australia
Both Clare Valley and Eden Valley are in South Australia, producing some of Australia's finest Rieslings.
CSW Wine Regions & Geography 2
Which Italian wine region is home to Barolo and Barbaresco?