CSW Wine Regions & Geography 4

Question 1

The Bekaa Valley is the primary wine-producing region of which Middle Eastern country?

Accepted Answer

Lebanon

Answer

Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, at high altitude between two mountain ranges, has a long winemaking history dating back thousands of years.

Question 2

Which Spanish region is known as the home of Albariño and the Rías Baixas DO?

Accepted Answer

Galicia

Answer

Galicia, in the rainy northwestern corner of Spain, is home to the Rías Baixas DO and its signature white grape Albariño.

Question 3

Which of the following wine regions is located farthest south in Chile?

Accepted Answer

Bío-Bío Valley

Answer

Bío-Bío Valley is one of Chile's most southerly wine regions, with a cool climate suited to aromatic whites and Pinot Noir.

Question 4

Tokaj, famous for its sweet Aszú wines, is located primarily in which country?

Accepted Answer

Hungary

Answer

Tokaj is Hungary's most celebrated wine region, producing noble-rot-affected Aszú wines from Furmint and Hárslevelű grapes.

Question 5

The Finger Lakes wine region, known for Riesling, is located in which U.S. state?

Accepted Answer

New York

Answer

The Finger Lakes AVA in upstate New York has a cool climate moderated by its long, deep glacial lakes, ideal for Riesling.

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