2An aperitif made from unfermented grape juice and brandy.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in John Mills (c1717–a1796), writer on agriculture. From French pineau from pin pine (tree) + -eau, after the form of the grape cluster resembling a pine cone.
Definition of Pineau in US English:
Pineau
nounpɪˈnəʊ
1Pinot.
2An aperitif made from unfermented grape juice and brandy.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in John Mills (c1717–a1796), writer on agriculture. From French pineau from pin pine (tree) + -eau, after the form of the grape cluster resembling a pine cone.