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  • noun informal A Pinot Grigio wine.

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Examples

  • but didn't get to trentinoPinot grigio is Italian for the same pinot gris in French; “gris” refers to the grayish blue color of the pinot grape that makes the wine.

    Italian Masters Pt.I - Guido Teaches Me How to Cin Cin! 2005

  • The 2007 is when the label changed from "grigio" to "gris", and it had soft pear and peach notes.

    Hawke's Bay Today 2010

  • In general I prefer the 'grigio' style but that's mostly because I so often dislike pinot gris.

    The Wine Front 2009

  • It had been the subject of one hellacious fight between her and Loren, and she calmly turned her wineglass upside down and watched the pinot grigio splatter and pool, then slowly sink into the fibers of the rug.

    A Light at Winter’s End Julia London 2011

  • It had been the subject of one hellacious fight between her and Loren, and she calmly turned her wineglass upside down and watched the pinot grigio splatter and pool, then slowly sink into the fibers of the rug.

    A Light at Winter’s End Julia London 2011

  • She wasn't rich, but she was comfortable, able to afford dinners out - grilled salmon and a nice pinot grigio - and $100 salon treatments for her hair.

    Homeless ex-mortgage broker Susan Schneider shows housing bust hit agents hard Annie Gowen 2011

  • After a few glasses of pinot grigio at lunch, she dug into Jonah about his Riley troubles and suggested they nip off for a little afternoon delight at a nearby hotel so he could “explore some other options.”

    'Melrose Place' recap: Auggie skips town, Ella's heart skips a beat | EW.com 2009

  • Keshari uncorked a bottle of pinot grigio for herself and Rasheed poured Pellegrino over ice.

    Larger Than Lyfe Cynthia Diane Thornton 2011

  • Keshari uncorked a bottle of pinot grigio for herself and Rasheed poured Pellegrino over ice.

    Larger Than Lyfe Cynthia Diane Thornton 2011

  • Keshari uncorked a bottle of pinot grigio for herself and Rasheed poured Pellegrino over ice.

    Larger Than Lyfe Cynthia Diane Thornton 2011

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