WSET Level 2 Exam Questions with 100% Verified Answers Rated A+

WSET Level 2 Exam Questions with 100% Verified Answers Rated A+ Sweetness and umami in food - Answer-Two components in food that tend to make Wine harder (more astringent and bitter, more acidic, less sweet and fruity) Salt and acid in food - Answer-Two components whose presence in food tends to make wines taste softer (less astringent and bitter, less acidic, sweeter, and more fruity) Sweetness in food - Answer-Increase the perception of bitterness, acidity, and the burning effect of alcohol in wine. Decreases the perception of body, sweetness, and fruitiness in the wine Dishes containing sugar - Answer-A general rule is to select a Wine with higher level of sweetness Unami in food - Answer-Increases the perception of bitterness, acidity, and alcohol burn in wine. Decreases the perception of body, sweetness, and fruitiness in the wine. Acidity in food - Answer-Increases the perception of body, sweetness, and fruitiness in the wine. Decreases the perception of acidity in the wine. Salt in food - Answer-Increases the perception of body in Wine and decreases the perception of bitterness and acidity in the wine. Can help soften harder elements. Bitterness in food - Answer-Increases bitterness in wine. Generally bitter flavors add to each other. Chili heat in food - Answer-Increases the perception of bitterness, acidity, and alcohol burn. Decreases the perception of body, richness, sweetness and fruitiness in the wine. burning sensation of chili - Answer-Alcohol increases Flavor intensities of the food and wine - Answer-Should be matched so one does not over power the other. Curry, an intensely flavored food - Answer-Can be paired with a lightly flavored wine. High sugar foods - Answer-Should be paired with a wine that has at least as much sugar