Mixed 50: Level 1 sommelier practice test

Level 1 sommelier practice test at Introductory level: 50 questions, every answer explained. 50 questions covering all Intro Sommelier topics — regions, grapes, service, sparkling, and more. Try one question, then the rest with CRU Quiz.

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

50 questions at Introductory Sommelier level, each with the answer and a short explanation.

Try one: The PRIMARY red grape variety of Burgundy is: A) Cabernet Sauvignon B) Gamay C) Pinot Noir D) Merlot

Answer: C) Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir is the sole red grape of Burgundy's finest appellations — Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Pommard and more.

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