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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Here’s a wild card: It’s not Italian, but a good aligoté from Burgundy would be a lovely accompaniment.
From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2022
You could try an aligoté from Burgundy, too.
From New York Times ● Mar. 26, 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
By reputation, aligoté is thin, acidic and simple, with little capacity to age or display the nuances of place.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2017
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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