classico

adjective

clas·​si·​co ˈkla-si-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce classico (audio)
: produced in a delimited area of Italy known for its standards of quality
Chianti classico

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Renato Ratti produced his first Barolo in 1965; this was his Barolo classico today known as Marcensaco. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 July 2022 The classico sparkling is less sugary and has a dryer finish than the gin and tonic. Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2022 Dine-in entrees include surf and turf, shrimp or scallop casserole, seafood classico, veal parmigiana, New York strip, stuffed eggplant, chicken marsala or cioppino. Susan Dunne, courant.com, 23 Mar. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin classicus

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of classico was in 1933

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“Classico.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classico. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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