Barolo
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Barolo
First recorded in 1870–75; after Barolo, locality where it is produced
Example Sentences
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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
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 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 Countess Evelyn Martinengo-Cesaresco
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