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

And though Barolo, especially one that’s well aged, ranks among the greatest Italian reds, your Italian wine-loving friend might prefer something that’s drinkable right away.

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 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 Alger, William Rounseville