Barolo

noun

Ba·​ro·​lo bä-ˈrō-(ˌ)lō How to pronounce Barolo (audio)
bə-
plural Barolos
: a dry red Italian wine

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But temperature can be a delicate balance, and Palden and Gustafson advise against over-chilling very structured reds — big, high-alcoholic Napa Cabs, a tannic Barolo or a complex Bordeaux with extended oak aging, for example. — Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2024 With its brick-red complexion and fierce tannins, this grape is the mastermind behind some of Italy’s most celebrated wines, Barolo and Barbaresco. — Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2024

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Etymology

Barolo, village in the Piedmont region, Italy

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Barolo was in 1845

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“Barolo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Barolo. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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