Barolo

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

/ bəˈroʊ loʊ; Italian bɑˈrɔ lɔ /

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noun

a dry red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy.

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Origin of Barolo

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

Words nearby Barolo

barognosis, barogram, barograph, Baroja, Baroja y Nessi, Barolo, barometer, barometric error, barometric pressure, barometrograph, barometry

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How to use Barolo in a sentence

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.
At just $12, this Rhône grenache will grab — and keep — your attention|Dave McIntyre|October 8, 2021|Washington Post
High-tannin levels, often matched by a higher ABV, are more typical of aged red wines, such as a Barolo.
Why right now is the time to start aging your wine collection|Rachel King|October 4, 2020|Fortune
So Serralunga or Monforte Barolo if my wallet is bulging, or Dolcetto is more likely on a weeknight.
What to Drink in 2014: 13 Chefs and Critics Picks|Jordan Salcito|January 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On his release he was employed as librarian by the Marchesa Barolo until his death.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell

British Dictionary definitions for Barolo

Barolo

/ (bəˈrəʊləʊ) /

noun

(sometimes not capital) a dry red wine produced in the Piedmont region of Italy

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