plural Barolos
: a dry red Italian wine

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Then, pair a Black Angus rump steak, aged for three weeks in herbed butter and redolent of fresh rosemary (€38), with a glass of a spicy-fruity Barolo from the pioneering Piedmont vintner Chiara Boschis (€22). New York Times, 16 July 2026 Torino is also close to the Langhe, a wine region famous for Barolo and Barbaresco red wines, as well as precious white truffles from Alba. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 The resulting bottles are lighter, brighter, and lower in alcohol than heavyweights such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Barolo. Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026 The seven-year-old Authentic Explorations is a go-to for any gourmet keen to indulge in truffles, bresaola, and Barolo, among other Italian delicacies. The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Barolo

Word History

Etymology

Barolo, village in the Piedmont region, Italy

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Jul. 2026.

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