pinot grigio

noun

pi·​not gri·​gio ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈgrē-j(ē-)ō How to pronounce pinot grigio (audio)
-zh(ē-)ō,
pē-ˈnō-
often capitalized P&G
: a dry white wine that is produced in Italy

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Open Sunday until midnight Another titan of collegiate bar hopping, Kilroy's offers a robust drink menu — including wine, for those who want to sip pinot grigio alongside their fried pickles — in a raucous atmosphere. Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024 Carlile asked as Mitchell took a glug of pinot grigio. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024 Order it with a crisp white wine such as pinot grigio that complements the lemon and cuts through the buttery richness of the sauce. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2024 The wines are from California and include pinot grigio and rosé ($17-$18), and the draft beers right now come from Temescal Brewing and Russian River Brewing ($15-$16.50). John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for pinot grigio 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, gray Pinot

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pinot grigio was in 1971

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“Pinot grigio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot%20grigio. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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