noun
Chianti
kih-ANTIH
noun
1
A dry red wine traditionally made in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy.
"They ordered a bottle of chianti to go with the pasta."
"Good chianti pairs well with tomato-based Italian dishes."
How to Use Chianti
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic Italian red wine, named after the region it comes from.
Common pairings
a bottle of chianti
chianti classico
Word Forms
Chiantis plural
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Etymology
Named after Chianti, the hilly wine-producing region of Tuscany; the place name itself likely traces back to an ancient Etruscan word.