Wine & Dine Practice Exam

This item tests recognizing iconic red grape–region pairings. Cabernet Sauvignon is the best match because Bordeaux is where this grape becomes the backbone of the region’s red wines, especially on the Left Bank, where Cabernet Sauvignon dominates blends and defines the classic Bordeaux style with structure and aging potential. The other pairings don’t fit the most widely recognized associations: Merlot is indeed used in Bordeaux as well, but Tuscany is famed for Sangiovese; Pinot Noir is the signature grape of Burgundy, not Rioja; and Syrah/Shiraz is central to the Rhône Valley (and Australia) rather than Burgundy.