Chacoli

/tʃɑːˈkoʊli/ noun

Definition

A light, dry white wine from the Basque region of Spain, often slightly sparkling.

Etymology

From Basque 'txakoli,' a wine produced in the Basque Country. The word entered English from Spanish sources, preserving the Basque regional name for this traditional beverage.

Kelly Says

Chacoli is one of the few wines named after its region in Basque—Spain's Basque Country has some of Europe's oldest wine traditions, going back to before Roman times!

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