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
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The dry white wine has a slight sweetness and is a nice alternative to pinot grigio.
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Pisces
A sensitive, day-dreaming Pisces might want a drink that gives major tropical vibes.
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Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 3 May 2024
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
Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 3 May 2024
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
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