Quiz: How good is your Italian food & drink knowledge?

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As Valentine's Day is on 14 February, I thought it made sense to have 14 questions...!

Is Rosé Prosecco legal?

  • Of course it is and has been forever
  • Yes, but only recently
  • Nope

What are the two main ingredients in aglio e olio?

  • Parmigiano Reggiano and olive oil
  • Garlic and olive oil
  • Artichokes and olive oil
  • Beef and garlic

How many different Italian wine grape varieties are there?

  • 0-500
  • 500-1000
  • 1000-2000
  • 2000+

What’s the difference between penne lisce and penne rigate?

  • Nothing, they’re both just pasta
  • Rigate is rough and lisce is smooth
  • Lisce is rough and rigate is smooth

How many ingredients are there in Parma Ham?

  • 2
  • 7
  • 15
  • 23

Which one of these pictures is a cannoli?

Which of these is not a sparkling wine made in Italy?

  • Franciacorta
  • Rosé Prosecco
  • Cava
  • Lambrusco

Which of these ingredients is not found in pesto?

  • Basil
  • Pecorino
  • Olive oil
  • Pine nuts

What flavour are amaretti biscuits?

  • Vanilla
  • Chocolate
  • Almond
  • Speculoos

Is Parmigiano Reggiano still made using the same techniques used in the Middle Ages?

  • Yes!
  • No, don't be silly!

Which of these is not a type of stuffed pasta?

  • Cappelletti
  • Tortellini
  • Agnolotti
  • Casarecce

What is the main grape used in Prosecco?

  • Glera
  • Garganega
  • Greco
  • Grillo

What are the three toppings on a pizza margherita?

  • Tomato, pesto, parmigiano reggiano
  • Tomato, basil, mozzarella
  • Tomato, spinach, ricotta
  • Tomato, garlic, mozzarella

Finally, how do you say ‘I love you’ in Italian (which is what I'm saying to this dessert...)?

  • Ti amo
  • Je t’aime
  • Te amo

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