Chiantis

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A plural form denoting several types or bottles of a particular Italian red wine made primarily from Sangiovese grapes, renowned for its fruity aroma and dry, medium-bodied taste
2. Referring collectively to different varieties or shipments of a well-known wine from Tuscany, appreciated for its bright acidity and savory flavor profile
3. Used to describe multiple examples of a famous wine produced in the Chianti region characterized by its ruby color and balanced tannins suitable for pairing with various foods

Etymology: "Chiantis" is the plural of "chianti," the name of a dry red wine from the Chianti hills of Tuscany in central Italy. Because the noun names a wine, English speakers use the plural to refer to several bottles or several kinds of this wine, as in a menu listing more than one Chianti. The singular "chianti" is itself the older and more basic form, taken from the place name, so the plural adds nothing new to the story. The word traces back to the region's geography rather than to any separate ancient root.

Synonyms: Chianti wines, red wines, Italian wines