First Pour — Intro Sommelier Practice Quiz

First Pour, the SOMM DIGI intro sommelier practice quiz: 22 wine regions, 10 questions each, every answer explained. Start with Bordeaux, no account needed.

Written by Alper Billik — Advanced Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers, 2019).

First Pour — Intro Sommelier Practice Quiz

First Pour — the SOMM DIGI intro sommelier practice quiz. Five wine regions free, all 22 regions for CRU members.

Sommelier Level 1 — Intro Sommelier Practice Test

An intro sommelier practice quiz covering the major wine regions — Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Italy, Spain and more. Five regions free, the rest for CRU members.

What is the Sommelier Level 1 (Intro Sommelier) exam?

The Introductory Sommelier exam (Level 1) is the entry-level certification offered by the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS). It covers core wine knowledge including wine regions, grape varieties, wine service, food pairing, and basic tasting techniques.

Where can I find a free CMS Level 1 practice test?

SOMM DIGI's First Pour at ai.sommdigi.wine/quiz/level-1 — Bordeaux is open to everyone, and five regions are free with a free account. CRU members get all 22 regions.

What topics are covered in the Intro Sommelier practice test?

The practice test covers Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhône, Loire, Alsace, Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal, New World regions (USA, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Chile, South Africa), Fortified wines, and Sparkling wines.

Is the Sommelier Level 1 practice test free?

Partly. Bordeaux is open to everyone. Burgundy, Champagne, Tuscany and Rioja are free with a free account — no credit card. The other regions, the Mixed 50 and the full Member Quiz are for CRU members.

How many questions are in the Level 1 Sommelier practice test?

First Pour has 10 questions per region across 22 wine regions, plus a Mixed 50, each with instant feedback and full explanations. Five regions are free.

Can I use this as a Level 1 sommelier practice test PDF?

The quiz is fully interactive online at ai.sommdigi.wine/quiz/level-1 — no PDF needed. You get instant scoring, explanations per question, and can retry any topic.

Practise for the Intro Sommelier exam, region by region — 10 questions each, every answer explained. Start with Bordeaux now, no account needed.

First Pour, the SOMM DIGI intro sommelier practice quiz: 22 wine regions, 10 questions each, every answer explained. Start with Bordeaux, no account needed.

Deeper knowledge — production techniques, detailed classifications and advanced tasting theory.

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10 exam-style questions. Every answer explained.

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Burgundy, Champagne, Tuscany and Rioja. Your scores saved, and a 7-day taste of SOMM DIGI chat.

Mixed 50 — All Topics

50 questions covering all intro topics — regions, grapes, service, sparkling, and more.

First Pour is a taste. The Member Quiz is the full cellar.

Three levels of hand-written exam questions, a Daily 5 and progress that remembers you — with CRU Quiz or CRU Reserve.

. Bordeaux is open to everyone; Burgundy, Champagne, Tuscany and Rioja open with an account. CRU members get every region, the Mixed 50 and the full Member Quiz.

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The Intro Sommelier Guide covers every topic in this quiz — simplified and fast-tracked.

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This quiz is for practice and self-assessment purposes only. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of any official sommelier certification body, course, or exam.

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