Barolo
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Barolo
First recorded in 1870–75; after Barolo, locality where it is produced
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It’s a world of classical pianists and opera singers rather than thumping bass, Gothic palaces over private islands in the Bahamas and fine Barolo instead of sugary margaritas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
It’s handsome enough for pouring Barolo and easygoing enough for orange juice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
Barolo, which is made of the nebbiolo grape, grows in the Piedmont region, like many truffles.
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 Marchioness di Barolo, whose name is linked to his in the memory of so pure and benign a union of friendship, lived the life, died the death, and bequeathed the renown of a saint.
From The Friendships of Women by William Rounseville Alger
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