Italy
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
In Roman Mythology, what are the twins' names who discovered the city of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
In Roman Mythology, who was the messenger of the Gods?
Mercury
From which fruits is wine typically made?
Grapes
What is the most widely purchased fruit among US consumers?
Bananas
What type of footwear is Italy said to look like?
A Boot
Who helped Italian Prime Minister Mussolini escape captivity for war crimes in 1943?
Adolph Hitler
What Roman god was King of the Gods and the storm, air and sky, and was the father of Venus, sharing a name with a planet?
Jupiter
The oldest recorded evidence for using grapes in a wine recipe comes from which country?
China
What popular fruit came to the US with the pilgrims in the 1600s?
Apple
In what year did Italy become its own country?
1861
In 1348, what plague hit Italy, killing a third of the population?
The Black Death
Which Roman Goddess is also a brand of margarine?
Flora (Goddess of flowers)
What is used to ferment wine?
Yeast
According to a recent survey, what is America's least favorite fruit?
Nectarine
What 3 colors make up the Italian flag?
Red, white, green.
If someone said 'Addio,' what would they mean?
Goodbye!
In mythology, who was forced to dine luxuriously beneath a sword, suspended by a single hair?
Damocles
The famous winemaking region Douro is located in which country?
Portugal
‘Conference’ and ‘Williams’ are types of which kind of fruit?
Pears
William Shakesphere wrote 38 plays; how many of them were set in Italy?
13
There are 2 Italian words for 'yes, can you name them?
Sì and certo
WHAT ‘C’ IS THE BLIND ROMAN GOD OF LOVE?
CUPID
As a rule of thumb, what is the ideal temperature to serve full-bodied red wine?
57-60 degrees
What are dried grapes commonly known as?
Raisins
How many active volcanoes are there in Italy?
3
Italian is the closest national language to what?
Latin
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE ROMAN GOD OF FIRE?
VULCAN
In which country can we find the vineyard with the highest altitude in the world?
Argentina
Which fruit did Europeans believe to be poisonous for around 200 years?
Tomato
Which famous explorer was born in Genoa, Italy, in 1451?
Christopher Columbus
How many letters are in the Italian alphabet?
21
NAME THE ROMAN GOD OF THE SEA?
NEPTUNE
Prosecco is produced in which Italian region?
Veneto
How many apple variants are grown in the US?
2,500
What product is Italy the largest producer and exporter of?
Wine, producing around 54,800 hectolitres per year!
How many different types of pasta are there?
more than 350
WHO WAS THE ROMAN GODDESS OF LOVE, BEAUTY AND FERTILITY?
VENUS
What does the term “Demeter” mean on the label of wine bottles?
Biodynamic wine
What fruit is the most popular addition to breakfast pancakes?
Blueberries
Can you name the 6 countries that Italy borders?
San Marino, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Vatican City, and France
What food is traditionally eaten in Italy on New Year's Eve?
Lentils
Who is the Roman goddess of fortune?
Fortuna
How much sugar is necessary to produce 1 per cent of alcohol during the fermentation?
17 grams
What vitamin is a lemon the richest in?
Vitamin C (88%)
What are Italy's 2 main mountain ranges called?
The Alps and the Apennines
Famous Italian dessert, Tiramisu, typically contains liquor; but which 2 are the most popular additions?
Marsala wine and rum
Which day of the week was named after the Roman god of agriculture?
Saturday after Saturn
Which of the following compounds mainly contributes to the colour of red wine?
Anthocyanins
On Thanksgiving, what fruit is made into a sauce to accompany the main meal?
Cranberries