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 ( haricot 2, harry ); sense development unclear
Example Sentences
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It could be any number of Italian whites, like Verdicchio di Matelica or vermentino from Liguria, or aligoté from Burgundy or a sharp sparkling wine, whether Champagne or a pétillant naturel.
From New York Times • Jan. 14, 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
Many heralded Burgundy producers like Mr. Roulot continue to make aligoté because it is part of a revered heritage.
From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2017
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
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