WSET Tasting Technique & Food Pairing

Question 1

Which of the following is the correct order of steps in the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting?

Accepted Answer

Appearance, nose, palate, conclusion

Answer

The WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting follows the sequence: appearance, nose, palate, and conclusion.

Question 2

What is the effect of sweetness in food on the perception of wine?

Accepted Answer

Increases bitterness and acidity in wine

Answer

Sweetness in food can increase the perception of bitterness, acidity, and alcohol burn in wine.

Question 3

Which of the following wine characteristics best complements high-fat foods?

Accepted Answer

High acidity

Answer

High acidity in wine can cut through the richness of fatty foods, creating balance on the palate.

Question 4

Which of these structural elements is assessed when tasting wine on the palate?

Accepted Answer

Acidity

Answer

Acidity, tannin, alcohol, and body are structural elements evaluated in the WSET tasting method.

Question 5

Which pairing principle helps match spicy foods with wine?

Accepted Answer

Low-alcohol, off-dry wines reduce spice impact

Answer

Wines with low alcohol and some sweetness tend to balance heat and spice more effectively than high-alcohol, tannic wines.

(WSET) Wine & Spirit Education Trust Certification Practice Test