9. Wine with food

Question 1

What is umami?

Answer 1

a savory taste

Question 2

A wine with high acids and high tannins is best paired with what food?

Answer 2

avoid pairing with foods high in umami; be sure food is seasoned with salt

Question 3

Describe the effect of sweet food on wine with good acid and floral aromas.

Answer 3

Sweetness will increase acidity and may decrease floral aromas. Food with a marked (but not extreme) acidity will pair well and emphasize fruity character.

Question 4

What is the risk of wine pairings with foods with high levels of umami?

Answer 4

high level of umami can make the acid of the wine taste more pronounced

Question 5

Describe pairing of sweet food with sweet wine.

Answer 5

These pair well as long as wine is sweeter than food. Acidity and salt will help to increase the perception of sweetness, fruit and richness in the wine.