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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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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First recorded in 1870–75; after Barolo, locality where it is produced
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Example sentences from the Web for Barolo
High-tannin levels, often matched by a higher ABV, are more typical of aged red wines, such as a Barolo.
So Serralunga or Monforte Barolo if my wallet is bulging, or Dolcetto is more likely on a weeknight.
On his release he was employed as librarian by the Marchesa Barolo until his death.
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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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