What is another word for chianti?

Pronunciation: [kjˈɑːnti] (IPA)

Chianti is a dry red wine that is produced in the Tuscany region of Italy, specifically in the Chianti DOCG. There are several synonyms for Chianti, such as Sangiovese, Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Sangiovese is the primary grape used in Chianti production and is also the main ingredient for Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino wines. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is another Tuscan wine made from the Sangiovese grape, but it has a distinct flavor profile compared to Chianti. All of these wines are rich, full-bodied, and pair well with Italian dishes.

What are the hypernyms for Chianti?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Chianti?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for chianti (as nouns)

Usage examples for Chianti

Finally a number of us were haled off to Richetti's rooms where a great table was set with flasks of chianti and a huge Milanese risotto, and it was nearly two o'clock before we packed ourselves in a taxi, feeling as if such a superfluous thing as sleep could be put off till the Greek Kalends.
"A Top-Floor Idyl"
George van Schaick
We had written to bespeak a room with fire in it, and this was well, for the hotel was otherwise heated only by the bodies of its frequenters, who, when filled with chianti, might emit a sensible warmth; though it was very modern in being lighted with electricity, and having a lift, in which, after a tepid supper, we were carried to our apartment.
"Roman Holidays and Others"
W. D. Howells
We have our dinner from the Trattoria at two o'clock, and can dine our favorite way on thrushes and chianti with a miraculous cheapness, and no trouble, no cook, no kitchen; the prophet Elijah or the lilies of the field took as little thought for their dining, which exactly suits us.
"The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1 of 2)"
Frederic G. Kenyon

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