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pinot grigio
noun
pi·not gri·gio
ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈgrē-j(ē-)ō
-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
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Word History
Etymology
Italian, literally, gray Pinot
First Known Use
1971, in the meaning defined above
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“Pinot grigio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot%20grigio. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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