How to match food and wine
  • 1. What is the primary goal of food and wine pairing?
A) To get drunk quickly.
B) To mask the flavors of the food.
C) To create a harmonious balance on the palate.
D) To impress your guests with expensive choices.
  • 2. Which taste sensation in food is typically best complemented by high-acidity wines?
A) Umami
B) Fatty
C) Bitter
D) Sweet
  • 3. Which type of wine generally pairs well with spicy foods?
A) Off-dry white wines
B) Tannic red wines
C) Dry white wines
D) Fortified wines
  • 4. What is the impact of tannins in wine when paired with fatty foods?
A) Tannins clash violently with fat.
B) Tannins cleanse the palate.
C) Tannins become sweeter.
D) Tannins amplify the fat.
  • 5. What type of wine generally pairs best with fish?
A) Sparkling Rosé
B) Sweet dessert wine
C) Full-bodied red wine
D) Dry white wine
  • 6. Which flavor profile in food makes it notoriously difficult to pair with wine?
A) Mushrooms
B) Cheese
C) Artichokes
D) Tomatoes
  • 7. What component in wine balances salty foods?
A) Sweetness
B) Acidity
C) Tannins
D) Alcohol
  • 8. Which wine style typically complements dishes with earthy flavors like mushrooms?
A) Cabernet Sauvignon
B) Sauvignon Blanc
C) Pinot Noir
D) Riesling
  • 9. Why is it important to consider the weight of the food and wine?
A) To measure calorie content.
B) To match the intensity of flavors.
C) To ensure proper digestion.
D) To determine the cost of the meal.
  • 10. Which dessert wine generally pairs well with chocolate?
A) Pinot Grigio
B) Chardonnay
C) Port
D) Sauvignon Blanc
  • 11. What type of cheese pairs well with Sauternes?
A) Mozzarella
B) Blue Cheese
C) Feta
D) Cheddar
  • 12. Which white wine pairs well with sushi?
A) Oaked Chardonnay
B) Cabernet Sauvignon
C) Merlot
D) Dry Riesling
  • 13. Which red wine complements grilled meats?
A) Gamay
B) Pinot Noir
C) Cabernet Sauvignon
D) Riesling
  • 14. What wine should be paired with smoked salmon?
A) Beaujolais
B) Sweet Sauternes
C) Dry Rosé
D) Chianti
  • 15. What is a common pairing for Champagne?
A) Chocolate Cake
B) Steak
C) Oysters
D) Spicy Curry
  • 16. Which wine is best suited to accompany tomato-based pasta dishes?
A) Gewürztraminer
B) Pinot Grigio
C) Chianti
D) Moscato
  • 17. What element should be considered when pairing wine with a dish with strong herbs?
A) The size of the serving
B) The price of the ingredients
C) The dominant herb in the dish
D) The cooking method
  • 18. What wine could be a good match for roast chicken?
A) Merlot
B) Syrah
C) Chardonnay
D) Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 19. Which of the following wines pairs well with Indian Curry?
A) Rioja
B) Bordeaux
C) Barolo
D) Gewürztraminer
  • 20. What is a general rule for pairing sweeter wines?
A) Only pair with savory food
B) Pair with the most bitter dishes
C) Pair with dishes that are equally or less sweet
D) Only pair with acidic food
  • 21. Which wine pairs well with seafood paella?
A) Malbec
B) Shiraz
C) Merlot
D) Albariño
  • 22. What wine is best paired with pizza?
A) Chardonnay
B) Riesling
C) Sangiovese
D) Gewürztraminer
  • 23. What type of wine goes best with brunch?
A) Sparkling Wine
B) Red Blend
C) Port Wine
D) Ice Wine
  • 24. What should you consider when pairing wine with a vinaigrette salad?
A) Match the acidity
B) Pair with a tannic wine
C) Ignore the dressing
D) Only pair with sweet wine
  • 25. Which of the following best pairs with sushi?
A) Malbec
B) Shiraz
C) Sauvignon Blanc
D) Port
  • 26. What is a very important part of paring food and wine?
A) Following strict rules
B) Personal preference
C) Cost of the wine
D) Matching color
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