Pinot Nero
The English phrase pinot noir is translated into Italian as Pinot Nero.
Pinot Nero refers to the wine.
Meaning: wine (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is a literal translation of the French name, where Nero means black.
Which one should you use?
While the French name Pinot Noir is understood in Italy, Pinot Nero is the standard Italian name for this variety.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Alto Adige region, the variation Pinot Nero Alto Adige is used.
Did you know?
- In Italy, Pinot Nero is frequently used to create Trentodoc, a sparkling wine produced using the same traditional method as Champagne.
- The Italian term nero comes from the Latin nigrum, which is the same root used for the English word 'denigrate'.
- While many Italian wines use names that describe their flavor or region, Pinot Nero is one of the few where the name is purely a color-based translation of its French identity.
Examples in context
- Vorrei un bicchiere di Pinot Nero, per favore.I would like a glass of Pinot Noir, please.
- Questo vino è prodotto utilizzando uve Pinot Nero.This wine is produced using Pinot Noir grapes.
- Beviamo un bicchiere di Pinot Nero stasera.Let's have a glass of Pinot Noir tonight.
- Ho assaggiato un vino di Pinot Nero davvero incredibile.I tried an incredibly amazing Pinot Noir wine.
- Quel Pinot Nero è delizioso!That Pinot Noir is delicious!
- Ho scoperto una cantina che produce ottimo Pinot Nero.I discovered a winery that produces excellent Pinot Noir.
- Il Pinot Nero è un vino rosso molto apprezzato in tutta Italia.Pinot Noir is a highly appreciated red wine all across Italy.
- Amo abbinare il Pinot Nero con formaggi stagionati.I love pairing Pinot Noir with aged cheeses.
- Questo Pinot Nero è molto corposo.This Pinot Noir is very full-bodied.
- Preferisco il Pinot Nero ai bianchi.I prefer Pinot Noir to white wines.
- Abbiamo una bottiglia di Pinot Nero.We have a bottle of Pinot Noir.
Example conversation
At a restaurant, Giulia and Lorenzo are looking at the wine list.
- GiuliaLorenzo, quale Pinot Nero prendiamo?Lorenzo, which Pinot Noir shall we have?
- LorenzoPrendiamo quello della casa, Giulia.Let's take the house one, Giulia.
- GiuliaVa bene, è un buon Pinot Nero.Alright, it is a good Pinot Noir.
- LorenzoSpero che sia fresco.I hope it is fresh.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
