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morillon

morillon

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A type of grape used to make white wine
  • noun
  • Specialized
: morillon
  • In this region, morillon is harvested in late autumn for the best flavor.

Examples

  • Wine enthusiasts often compare morillon to other well-known white grape varieties.

  • The morillon grape is known for its crisp flavor.

  • The vineyard is famous for its morillon grapes, which produce a crisp white wine.

  • Many vineyards in France cultivate morillons for their wines.

  • The sommelier recommended a refreshing white wine made from morillon grapes for the seafood dinner.

  • In the vineyards of the Loire Valley, the morillon grape thrives, producing crisp, aromatic wines.

  • When visiting the region, don't miss the chance to taste a local morillon wine, celebrated for its unique flavor.

Surface Forms

morillon singular
morillons plural

Etymology

The word morillon comes from French and was used as a local name for a grape in parts of Europe, meaning a grape used to make 'white wine'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of morillon as the village name for its own white grape, which is why the word today refers to that grape variety.