pinot

noun

pi·​not ˈpē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce pinot (audio)
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

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Completing this storybook landscape are vineyards planted with some of France’s most aromatic white grapes: gewürztraminer, pinot blanc, pinot gris, and riesling. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025 Woodbridge works alongside winemaker Ashley Holland, who oversees the white wines but has input into vineyard management and the Pinots as well. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for pinot

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pinot was in 1854

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“Pinot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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