Certified Sommelier Practice Exam

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Which term refers to semi-sparkling wine?

Spumante
Frizzante
Prosecco
Sherry

The correct answer is: Frizzante

The term that refers to semi-sparkling wine is indeed Frizzante. This category of wine typically has a light effervescence and a lower level of carbonation compared to fully sparkling wines. Frizzante wines often appeal to those who enjoy a little bit of fizz without the intensity of larger bubbles found in fully sparkling options. Spumante refers to fully sparkling wines, which are characterized by a higher level of carbonation and pronounced bubbles. Prosecco is a specific type of wine, often associated with the sparkling style, but not all Prosecco is classified as semi-sparkling; it is primarily known for its brut or spumante versions. Sherry, on the other hand, is a fortified wine from Spain and does not fit into the category of sparkling or semi-sparkling wines at all. Thus, Frizzante is the appropriate term for semi-sparkling wine.