pinot grigio

noun

pi·​not gri·​gio ˈpē-(ˌ)nō-ˈgrē-j(ē-)ō 

-zh(ē-)ō,

pē-ˈnō-

often capitalized P&G

: a dry white wine that is produced in Italy

Examples of pinot grigio in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Though a dry selection like pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc is the classic addition here, Ms. Tulloch suggests swapping in a skin contact, or orange, wine for a bit more tannic complexity. —Rebekah Peppler, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024

Oregon has a unique voice in pinot gris, between the weight of Alsace and the light refreshment of Italian pinot grigio. —Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024

Whatever the tonic on offer, expect magic at these 10 spots around the world — no pinot grigio required. —Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2023

White wine fans will find an extensive selection of chardonnays, pinot grigios, sauvignon blancs, and everything in between. —Kate Dingwall, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023

So many laurels hung around one’s neck can easily become heavy, but Mitchell has welcomed all of this fanfare with an amused lightness — a shimmy, a chortle and a fresh round of pinot grigio. —Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times, 11 June 2023

Drinks: Braxton Brewing Co., cabernet sauvignon, rose, pinot grigio and Olipop. —Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 30 May 2023

Who said pinot grigio and healing can't go hand in hand? —Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2023

Sokol Blosser’s estate pinot gris is a reminder that this grape and place combine to create a unique style, with more depth and body than Italian pinot grigio and less weight than the pinot gris of Alsace. —Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, gray Pinot

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above