pinot grigio
pinot grigio is the Italian phrase for pinot grigio.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is composed of the grape variety Pinot and the Italian adjective grigio, meaning 'grey'.
Did you know?
- The word grigio shares a common ancestor with the English word 'grey', as both stem from the Proto-Germanic root *grīsaz.
- The term Pinot grigio refers to the color of the grape skin, not the color of the resulting wine, which is typically clear or pale yellow.
- Although the name uses the Italian word grigio, the grape variety itself is actually of French origin, named after the 'Pinot' grape.
Examples in context
- Vorrei un bicchiere di Pinot Grigio, per favore.I would like a glass of Pinot Grigio, please.
- I miei amici preferiscono bere Pinot Grigio.My friends prefer to drink Pinot Grigio.
- Il Pinot Grigio è uno dei miei vini bianchi preferiti.Pinot Grigio is one of my favorite white wines.
- Prendo un calice di pinot grigio.I'll have a glass of pinot grigio.
- Il pinot grigio è molto fresco.The pinot grigio is very refreshing.
- Preferisco il pinot grigio al rosso.I prefer pinot grigio to red wine.
Example conversation
At a restaurant, Martina and Matteo are looking at the wine list.
- MartinaCosa ordiniamo da bere, Matteo?What shall we order to drink, Matteo?
- MatteoMi piacerebbe un pinot grigio.I would like a pinot grigio.
- MartinaOttima scelta, è molto leggero.Great choice, it is very light.
- MatteoSì, va bene con questo pesce.Yes, it goes well with this fish.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries grigio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
