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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Pedigree increases with each win, and selections have included Francesco Rinaldi Barolo, Barbaresco Montefico, Antinori Prunotto: Bric Turot and Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico. Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 The reds include Barbera d’Asti and Barolo from the Piedmont region, Brunello from Tuscany, and a Nero d’Avola from Sicily. Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026 But Barolo, Côtes du Rhone, and Zinfandel are also great matches. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026 Sip a robust Barolo alongside your spiedini for a perfect pairing. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 31 Jan. 2026 Aged Bordeaux, Barolo, and Rioja — wines that rely on long, quiet development — are particularly sensitive. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026 Director operations and owner Ryan Fletter pours a glass of wine at Barolo Grill in Denver, Colorado, on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Austen Erblat, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 Travelers tour the renowned Barolo wine region, visiting boutique family estates to sample recent Barolo vintages and enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025 Barolo Grill, an Italian institution on the upper lip of Cherry Creek, presents not only a deep and thoughtful wine list but also a northern Italian menu and experience that’s worth the expense and effort. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025

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 24 Apr. 2026.

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