Barolo

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

noun

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

Barolo

/ bəˈrəʊləʊ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Barolo¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

Some governments, particularly in Europe, designated appellations—strictly circumscribed regions with rules on how and where a varietal such as burgundy, rioja or barolo was legally allowed to grow and be produced.

From Scientific American

The investigation began April 26, when the Riverside County coroner’s office notified the Beaumont Police Department of a 15-month-old who had suffered a head injury while under the care of a babysitter in the 14200 block of Barolo Way.

From Los Angeles Times

Barolo, which is made of the nebbiolo grape, grows in the Piedmont region, like many truffles.

From Salon

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