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Uncertain. Perhaps related to alpaka(“alpaca”), or more likely related to alpaka(“nickel silver”) with a semantic shift of metal imitating silver > imitation > imitation wine.[1] First attested in the late 20th century.[2]
^ Dziennik Domowy : poświęcony życiu domowemu, familijnemu i towarzyskiemu, wychodzi raz na tydzień, w objętości jednego arkusza, do którego przydaną jest rycina mód paryzkich, wraz z opisem (in Polish), number T. 1, nr 45, 1840, page 360
Further reading
alpaga in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
