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Definition of chianti

chianti

/kiˈɑːnti/
chi · an · ti
Plural:chiantis
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• noun

1

A dry red wine produced in the Chianti region of central Tuscany, Italy, made predominantly from Sangiovese grapes and historically associated with a squat bottle enclosed in a straw basket.

Example

"The waiter recommended a bottle of aged Chianti to pair with the rich tomato-based pasta dish."

2

A mountainous subregion in central Tuscany, Italy, encompassing parts of the provinces of Florence, Siena, and Arezzo, renowned for its rolling hills, olive groves, and vineyards.

• Rhymes for chianti

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'Chianti', named after the Chianti mountain range in central Tuscany where the wine is traditionally produced, likely of Etruscan origin.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chianti. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chianti
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