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