What does the cryptic crossword clue "Companion is initially opposed to wine (7)" mean?

The definition is "wine". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CH (abbreviation="Companion") + I (first_letter="is") + ANTI (synonym="opposed") = CHIANTI; definition: "wine" The answer is CHIANTI.

Companion is initially opposed to wine (7)

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