pinot grigio

noun

pi·​not gri·​gio ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈgrē-j(ē-)ō How to pronounce pinot grigio (audio)
-zh(ē-)ō,
pē-ˈnō-
often capitalized P&G
: a dry white wine that is produced in Italy

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One of the leading rosé wines in the country and a staple of summer gathering, Santa Margherita pioneered the pinot grigio category and helped put Prosecco Superiore on the map. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2025 The wine choices include cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, pinot grigio and chardonnay. Between the signature cocktail, pizza slice and glass of wine, my total rang up to exactly $22. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025 Made with sustainable pinot grigio grapes from New Zealand. Liz Thach, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Open Sunday until midnight Another titan of collegiate bar hopping, Kilroy's offers a robust drink menu — including wine, for those who want to sip pinot grigio alongside their fried pickles — in a raucous atmosphere. Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pinot grigio

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, gray Pinot

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pinot grigio was in 1971

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“Pinot grigio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinot%20grigio. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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