oloroso
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A rich dark sherry from Spain that can be dry or sweet
- noun
- /oʊləˈroʊsoʊ/
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oloroso
- Oloroso is a rich, dark sherry known for its nutty flavor, and it can be oloroso either dry or sweet.
- oloroso sherry
- amontillado and oloroso
Examples
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The chef recommended an oloroso to complement the flavors of the roasted meats.
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Pairing a rich oloroso with chocolate desserts enhances the overall taste experience.
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It is a peated whisky that is matured for five years entirely in Oloroso Sherry casks.
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Synonyms
sherry
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A wine with added alcohol from southern Spain, often dry or sweet, served before a meal
is a specific rich dark variety that can be dry or sweet
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Etymology
Oloroso is the name of a rich Spanish sherry and the word comes from Spanish olor ('smell'). It was called that because this sherry has a deep color and a strong aroma, so the name points to its powerful scent.