Varietal

Quick meaning: Varietal is an adjective meaning (biology) Pertaining to a distinct variety of organism.

Meaning

(biology) Pertaining to a distinct variety of organism.

More Meanings

1. Made from a single specific variety (especially of grapes in wine).
2. (linguistics) Of or relating to a variety of a language.
3. (wine) A wine made primarily from or exclusively from a single variety of grape, which carries the name of that grape.
4. (by extension) A coffee made primarily from or exclusively from a single variety of coffee bean.

Example Sentences

An assessment of a selection of regional, varietal, and slang dictionaries also found that little lexicographical effort has been extended to these terms.

The varietal Merlot has rich red color and a robust fruity taste. Cabernet Sauvignon is a varietal that descended from Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.

“This debut rosé marks the beginning of As Ever’s thoughtful expansion into wine, with a Méthode Champenoise Napa Valley sparkling wine planned for the near future and additional varietals to follow,” it said.

Word Forms

• varietals

Antonyms for varietal

Common opposites include generic, blend.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cultivar, variety, cultivars, varieties, generic, heterogenic.

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