pinot

noun

pi·​not ˈpē-(ˌ)nō 

variants or Pinot

plural pinots or Pinots

1

: any of several purple or white vinifera grapes used for wine-making

2

: a wine made from pinot grapes

especially : pinot noir

Initial tastings of the 2007 Pinots suggest that it is a very good vintage.

—Daniel Sogg

Examples of pinot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pinot grigio is the Italian name for the pinot gris grape, which is also grown in regions like France’s Alsace. —Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

The vineyard grows a half-dozen grapes on-site, including chardonnay, cab franc, and pinot gris. —Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025

Also, Domaine Bovy produces new grape varieties, like pinots gris, gewürztraminer, viognier, gamay and gamaret. —Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025

Sample hundreds of pinot noirs with food pairings by local chefs over the course of this weekend, which includes vineyard tours, educational seminars, a barbecue and a grand tasting. —Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pinot

• pinot blanc
• pinot grigio
• pinot noir

Rhymes for pinot

• binet
• linnet
• minute
• spinet
• bassinet