Chianti

American  

[kee-ahn-tee, -an-, kyahn-tee] / kiˈɑn ti, -ˈæn-, ˈkyɑn ti /

noun

1. a dry, red, Italian table wine, originally put up in straw-covered bottles.

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Chianti ¹ British  

/ ˈkjanti /

plural noun

1. a mountain range in central Italy, in Tuscany, rising over 870 m (2900 ft): part of the Apennines

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chianti ² British  

/ kɪˈæntɪ /

noun

1. (sometimes capital) a dry red wine produced in the Chianti region of Italy

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Etymology

Origin of Chianti

First recorded in 1825–35; after the Chianti region of Tuscany, source of the wine

Example Sentences

His time at Chianti was an education, Rebecca said.

From Los Angeles Times

It also allowed me to put down my phone and soak in the atmosphere as I enjoyed my delicious spicy salami pizza and a glass of the house Chianti Classico wine.

From New York Times

It goes head-to-head with Chianti in terms of being tannic and powerful.

From Salon

Siena province, famous for its Chianti wine production, hosts 1,200 agritourism facilities and is the largest such centre in Tuscany.

From Reuters

Scanning the wine list at an Italian restaurant, you might pick Chianti strictly out of familiarity, especially if you're new to wine.

From Salon