What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vital force opposing Italian region (7)" mean?

The definition is "Italian region". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHI (synonym of "Vital force") + ANTI (synonym of "opposing"); definition: "Italian region" The answer is CHIANTI.

Vital force opposing Italian region (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28902 | 6 Down | 2022-10-31 flower

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