How do you spell Pinot?
Correct spelling
pinot
Think 'pine' + 'ot' - grape clusters look like pine cones
Why is pinot spelled this way?
From French pinot, related to pin (pine), because the grape clusters resemble pine cones. PI-NOT. The t is silent. People add letters — 'pinnot' or 'peenot'. Two syllables, four letters that matter.
Common misspellings of pinot
pinnotpeenotpinottpienot
Example
The sommelier recommended a crisp pinot grigio to pair with the seafood.