Crossword Genius

Greek character opposing Italian wine (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chianti

'italian wine' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'greek character opposing' is the wordplay.
'greek character' becomes 'chi' (letter from the Greek alphabet).
'opposing' becomes 'anti'.
'chi'+'anti'='CHIANTI'

(Other definitions for chianti that I've seen before include "Italian wine variety" , "European wine" , "I can hit (anag) - alcoholic drink" , "Wine produced in Tuscany" , "Chain it to popular Italian wine" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Sun.
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