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How do you spell Chianti?

Correct spelling

chianti

Italian 'ch' sounds like 'k' - think 'key-AHN-tee' from Tuscany's hills

Why is chianti spelled this way?

From the Chianti hills in Tuscany, Italy. CHI-AN-TI. Not 'chianty' or 'kianti'. The 'ch' makes a hard 'k' sound in Italian.

Common misspellings of chianti

chiantykiantichiantechyanti

Example

The restaurant's wine list featured several excellent Chianti Classico vintages from small Tuscan vineyards.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell chianti?+
The correct spelling is "chianti". Italian 'ch' sounds like 'k' - think 'key-AHN-tee' from Tuscany's hills
Is it chianty or chianti?+
The correct spelling is "chianti", not "chianty".

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