aligoté
Americannoun
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a white grape of Burgundy.
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the dry white wine made from this grape.
Etymology
Origin of aligoté
1910–15; < French, apparently noun use of past participle of Old French ( h ) aligoter, harigoter to tear up, shred ( see haricot 2, harry); sense development unclear
Example Sentences
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Over time, Mr. Jensen added three more vineyards, Mills, Ryan and de Villiers, to the original 24 acres, planted with pinot noir, chardonnay, aligoté and viognier.
From New York Times ● Jun. 15, 2022
My secret match with this dish is aligoté from Burgundy.
From New York Times ● May 23, 2022
Our explorations of aligoté and Valpolicella Classico were cases in point.
From New York Times ● Sep. 14, 2021
Escaping the tyranny of regional and ethnic pairings, I’d like to suggest a good aligoté from Burgundy, which has the liveliness, texture and presence to enhance this dish.
From New York Times ● May 18, 2018
The flavors of a good aligoté meld beautifully with fresh tomato sauces and the other recipes here.
From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2016
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