chinato

Chinato is a term primarily associated with Vino chinato, a traditional Italian fortified red wine flavored with a bitter infusion of botanicals. The drink is most closely linked to Piedmont in northern Italy, where artisanal producers have long prepared it by infusing finished red wine with a bitter aromatic blend and citrus elements. The exact recipe varies by producer, but common features include a balance of bitter and aromatic flavors, a deep red color, and a body suited to sipping as an aperitif or digestif. It is typically served slightly chilled or at room temperature, and in some places it is poured over ice as a casual drink.

Chinato as a word can also function as an Italian surname. In some contexts, people with the surname Chinato have been noted in historical records or local histories. The term otherwise has no widely recognized meaning outside of these uses, and there are no major geographic places or international brands universally identified as Chinato.