Chianti

See also: chianti

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian Chianti.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kiːˈænti/, /ˈkjɑːnti/

Noun

Chianti (plural Chiantis)

  1. A Tuscan red wine.

See also

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian Chianti.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Chianti m (genitive Chiantis, plural Chianti or Chiantis)

  1. Chianti (wine)

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Further reading

Italian

Etymology

Through Latin from the Etruscan name 𐌂𐌋𐌀𐌍𐌕𐌄 (clante). It is thought that the Etruscans introduced viticulture to the area.[1][2]

Proper noun

Chianti m

  1. The region of Tuscany where chianti is made.

Noun

Chianti m (invariable)

  1. Chianti (wine)

Alternative forms

Derived terms

  • Chianti Classico

References

  1. ↑ Millon, Marc & Kim (1993): The wine roads of Italy
  2. ↑ Heath, Dwight (1995): International Handbook on Alcohol and Culture

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