Pinot Grigio

/ ˈpiːnəʊ ˈɡriːdʒəʊ /

noun

1. a variety of grape, grown in Italy for wine-making
2. any of the white Italian wines made from this grape

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pinot Grigio¹

Italian grigio grey

Example Sentences

Carlile asked as Mitchell took a glug of pinot grigio.

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Riese comments colorfully, as a wine sommelier would detail the notes of a Pinot Grigio, suggesting certain waters pair best with certain foods.

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I told him to buy a bottle of Pinot Grigio that we might not drink.

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Randy warmly welcomed us, generously offering to share the bottle of Pinot Grigio with us using his own glasses.

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Riese comments colorfully, as a wine sommelier would detail the notes of a Pinot Grigio, suggesting certain waters pair best with certain foods.

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