Which pairing principle is usually best for a sweet dessert?
Pair it with a very dry wine Pair it with a wine sweeter than the food Pair it only with red wine Pair it with the highest-tannin wine available
Pair it with a wine sweeter than the food
Sweet foods can make wines taste less fruity and more bitter or acidic, so dessert wines generally need to be at least as sweet as the dish.
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Which of these is a fortified wine?
Chablis Beaujolais Port Sancerre
Port
Port is a fortified wine from Portugal. Fortified wines have spirit added during production, raising the alcohol level.
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What does "brut" usually mean on a sparkling wine label?
Very sweet Dry Red Fortified
Dry
"Brut" indicates a dry style of sparkling wine, although it may still contain a small amount of residual sugar.
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Which of these wines is most likely to have high tannin and high acidity?
Barolo Prosecco Vinho Verde Beaujolais Nouveau
Barolo
Barolo, made from Nebbiolo in Piedmont, Italy, is known for high acidity, high tannin, and aromas that can include red fruit, roses, tar, herbs, and earth.
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Which grape is best known for producing full-bodied red wines in Argentina?
Malbec Pinot Grigio Gamay Albariño
Malbec
Malbec is strongly associated with Argentina, especially Mendoza, where it often produces deeply colored, fruity, full-bodied red wines.
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Which wine is most likely to be made in a youthful, aromatic, high-acid style?
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Shiraz Vintage Port
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is typically aromatic, crisp, and refreshing, with pronounced citrus, tropical fruit, and herbaceous notes.
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What effect does oak aging often have on wine?
It always removes alcohol It can add flavors such as vanilla, toast, or spice It makes all wines sweet It prevents fermentation
It can add flavors such as vanilla, toast, or spice
Oak aging can add aromas and flavors such as vanilla, clove, smoke, toast, coconut, or baking spice, depending on the oak type and treatment.
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Which of the following is most associated with Rioja?
Tempranillo Riesling Chenin Blanc Sangiovese
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is the key black grape of Rioja, Spain. Rioja wines may also include other grapes, but Tempranillo is the star.
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Which grape variety is the main grape of red Burgundy?
Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Pinot Noir Grenache
Pinot Noir
Red Burgundy is made primarily from Pinot Noir. The wines are often known for red fruit, high acidity, and varying levels of earthy or savory complexity.
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Which climate is most likely to produce grapes with higher acidity and lower sugar?
Cool climate Hot climate Tropical climate Desert climate only
Cool climate
Grapes grown in cool climates usually ripen more slowly, retaining higher acidity and developing less sugar than grapes grown in warmer climates.
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