Barolo

American  

[buh-roh-loh, bah-raw-law] / bəˈroʊ loʊ, bɑˈrɔ lɔ /

noun

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

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Barolo British  

/ bəˈrəʊləʊ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Barolo

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

Example Sentences

Barolo, Barbaresco and Brunello might be the greatest of all Italian red wines, but they can be quite pricey, not to mention forbidding in their youth, requiring years if not decades to soften.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

It’s handsome enough for pouring Barolo and easygoing enough for orange juice.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

But in case that isn't enough, I'll add that it has the same nature, with all the right stuff from the high tannins to the earthy and floral aromas that make a Barolo dance.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2023

DRG Group, which owns Glasgow's Barolo restaurant, said it was "surprised" by the response to the advert - which shows the Renaissance sculpture eating a slice of pizza.

From BBC • May 17, 2023

The magnificent rival was Silvio Pellico's friend, the Marchioness de Barolo, who, like every one else, was attracted by the clever child with his blue eyes and little round face.

From Cavour by Martinengo-Cesaresco, Countess Evelyn