Crossword Genius

Ian itch terribly for some vino? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

chianti

'some vino?' is the definition.
(Chianti is an example)

'ian itch terribly' is the wordplay.
'terribly' indicates anagramming the letters.
'ian'+'itch'='ianitch'
'ianitch' with letters rearranged gives 'CHIANTI'.

'for' acts as a link.

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

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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