Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A variety of grape grown in Italy that is used to make white wine.
- noun A dry white wine made from this grape.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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One should never underestimate the power of snobbery, but the fact is that 99% of what's called Pinot Grigio from Italy is dilute and flavor-challenged, a refreshing, lemonade-like food lubricant/buzz-delivery system.
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The story goes that at a hotel in Milan he was charmed by a glass of something called Pinot Grigio and promptly drove to Alto Adige, in northeastern Italy, the source of the wine.
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U.S. wines called Pinot Grigio can have the same problem, though we have better luck with U.S. wines called Pinot Gris, which is the same grape.
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Pacific Northwest, the Willamette Valley wineries of Oregon are known for producing great Pinot Noir as well as Pinot Gris (also known as Pinot Grigio).
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Maybe we just like saying "Pinot Grigio," a lovely phrase, almost sensual, but -- here's another problem with the wine -- the name is now almost devoid of meaning.
News & Politics Steven Kolpan 2010
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In 2009 newly planted vineyards boosted production for Pinot Grigio which is the fastest growing large white variety in the United States.
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In 2009 newly planted vineyards boosted production for Pinot Grigio which is the fastest growing large white variety in the United States.
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It seems there is a comfort level when it comes to buying summer whites such as Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc, but people seem to get stumped when it comes to red wine in the summer.
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Serve with a crisp, fruity white wine such as Pinot Grigio - and enjoy every bite.
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He said: "What we are noticing is that 'lighter' wines - such as Pinot Grigio - seem to be becoming far more popular, and these tend to have a lower alcohol content.
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