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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Rachel King, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Medium-full, with excellent harmony and varietal character.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The state also boasts multiple wine trails, each offering its own take on varietals while all share a common bond—a love for North Carolina.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Training includes varietal pronunciation, flavor notes and food pairing suggestions.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Medium-full, with excellent harmony and varietal character.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Wine lovers, can choose from over 30 varietals crafted on-site at the winery.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The state also boasts multiple wine trails, each offering its own take on varietals while all share a common bond—a love for North Carolina.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Varietal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varietal. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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