valpolicella

noun

val·​po·​li·​cel·​la ˌväl-ˌpō-lə-ˈche-lə How to pronounce valpolicella (audio)
ˌval-
often capitalized
: a dry red Italian table wine

Examples of valpolicella in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Those disinclined to spend three digits for a bottle might consider a lightly spiced valpolicella or fresh beaujolais, both of which nicely bridge a lot of the food. Washington Post, 11 June 2021

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Word History

Etymology

after Valpolicella, district in northern Italy

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of valpolicella was in 1903

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Cite this Entry

“Valpolicella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valpolicella. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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