va·ri·e·tal
və-ˈrī-ə-tᵊl 
1
: of, relating to, or characterizing a variety
varietal names
also
: being a variety in distinction from an individual or species
varietal corn
2
: of a varietal wine (see varietal entry 2 sense 1)
varietal grapes
varietal blends
plural varietals
1
or varietal wine
: a wine (such as merlot) bearing the name of the principal grape variety from which it is produced
Brothers Ross and Bill Spence established Matua in 1973 and were the first to bottle Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand. Today, the winery produces a range of varietals at varying price points.—
Alison Napjus
Alison NapjusZinfandel works as a stand-alone, 100-percent varietal wine and also lends itself to blending.—James Laube
James Laube2
: a grape variety that is used to produce a varietal wine
The grape, which produces lush fruit flavors of boysenberry and blackberry, along with vibrant acidity, it is without question Argentina's lead varietal.—James Molesworth
James MolesworthExamples of varietal in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebMike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
Excellent varietal purity and velvety, medium-full tannins.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
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Adjective
His wines are highly sought after and coveted by collectors and Rhône varietal enthusiasts alike.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
Excellent varietal purity and velvety, medium-full tannins.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
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“Varietal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varietal. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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