word
Spanish
solera
soh-LAIR-uh
soʊˈlɛərəListen
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Syllable breakdown
solera
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Dictionary meaning
A system of ageing wine (especially Sherry) by fractionally blending younger and older wines through a series of barrels.
History and origin
Spanish — 'solera' (ground level — the oldest barrels sit closest to the floor).
Examples
- The oldest Sherries in a solera system may contain wine going back generations.
Common mispronunciations
SOL-er-uhsoh-LAIR-ee
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