Pinot Grigio
Britishnoun
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a variety of grape, grown in Italy for wine-making
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any of the white Italian wines made from this grape
Etymology
Origin of Pinot Grigio
Italian grigio grey
Example Sentences
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When asked in 2018 by TV host Ellen DeGeneres what she would bring to a dinner party, she showed no hesitation in replying "white wine", before adding her preferences: "Sancerre, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc."
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
“All guests should be treated equally. A person who is drinking a $60 bottle of Pinot Grigio is as important as the person drinking a $400 wine.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
Riese comments colorfully, as a wine sommelier would detail the notes of a Pinot Grigio, suggesting certain waters pair best with certain foods.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024
Ten days after the storm, they stood around her candlelit kitchen island, drinking their aunt’s favorite Pinot Grigio.
From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2022
If you're looking to switch up your usual Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, there's a lesser-known, super versatile white varietal that belongs on your table: Txakoli.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2021
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