classico
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8.2
A wine from the region's original area that shows traditional quality
- adjective
- /ˈklæsɪkoʊ/
- Specialized
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clásico
- They ordered a bottle of Chianti classico to pair with their dinner.
Examples
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This bottle of classico wine is from the Tuscany region.
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The label indicated that the wine was a classico, produced in the region's historic area.
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Many wine enthusiasts prefer the taste of a classico over newer varieties.
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I prefer classico wines for their rich flavors.
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They ordered a bottle of Chianti classico to pair with their dinner.
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The label indicated that the wine was a classico, produced in the region's historic area.
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Many wine enthusiasts prefer the taste of a classico over newer varieties.
Synonyms
classic
vsclassico
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3.4
A typical, high quality example of its kind
indicates origin from the historic production area in wine labels
Surface Forms
classico positive
Etymology
Classico comes from Italian for 'classic' and from Latin classicus meaning 'first class'. On wine labels, classico shows the wine comes from the original production area and often suggests traditional quality.