Barolo

[ buh-roh-loh; Italian bah-raw-law ]

noun

1. a dry red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy.

Barolo

/ bəˈrəʊləʊ /

noun

1. sometimes not capital a dry red wine produced in the Piedmont region of Italy

Word History and Origins

Origin of Barolo¹

First recorded in 1870–75; after Barolo, locality where it is produced

Example Sentences

Dacapo Majoli Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato 2019For red wine, Italy’s Piedmont, or Piemonte, is known primarily for nebbiolo in Barolo and Barbaresco, or barbera and dolcetto.

From Washington Post

High-tannin levels, often matched by a higher ABV, are more typical of aged red wines, such as a Barolo.

From Fortune

So Serralunga or Monforte Barolo if my wallet is bulging, or Dolcetto is more likely on a weeknight.

From The Daily Beast

On his release he was employed as librarian by the Marchesa Barolo until his death.

From Project Gutenberg