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
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Tony Sachs, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Some of the best single varietal Garnacha is produced in Rioja Oriental.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Peak is a Mediterranean style red blend of Southern French varietals grafted to the climate of Israel.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This department's research is primarily aimed at varietal evaluation and selection according to industry needs, a process that can take up to 13 years for one cycle to be completed, and a new sugar cane variety released.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Some of the best single varietal Garnacha is produced in Rioja Oriental.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
The varietal is renowned for its vibrant and refreshing acidity and robust aromas.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Peak is a Mediterranean style red blend of Southern French varietals grafted to the climate of Israel.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Varietal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varietal. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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