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