varietal
- noun
- /vəˈrɪətl/
- Specialized
- I know of your past fondness for the German varietals, but I can wholeheartedly endorse the new breed of Austrians.
- varietal wine
- grape varietal
Examples
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For such a wild varietal to thrive, let alone spread, it has to be consumed.
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Normally, for Pinot, you want the bowl, specifically because it's a single varietal as opposed to a blend.
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The three partners have continued their varietal improvement work to this day.
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This is only the fifth year we've made this varietal.
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Malbec is just this wonderful varietal in South America, best known in Argentina, but there are actually some really nice Malbec wines in Chile.
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But as a straight varietal, Ploussard is the perfect match for delicate foods, seafood, or Asian stir-fries.
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I sell Rainforest Alliance certified single estate gourmet Costa Rican coffee from a sweet little varietal called Geisha.
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This vineyard produces a range of organic varietal wines, showcasing the unique flavors of each grape.
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The wine shop had an impressive selection of varietals, allowing customers to explore different tastes.
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Many chefs prefer to pair their dishes with specific varietal wines, enhancing the dining experience.
Synonyms
A wine made mainly from one type of grape and labeled with the grape name
Compounds
- Specialized
A wine made mainly from one type of grape and labeled with the grape name
Surface Forms
Morphology
varietal = varietal (semi-transparent) = variety + al
The noun is a conversion from the adjective 'varietal', but the wine-specific noun sense is specialized rather than fully predictable.
Etymology
Varietal comes from variety, from an old word meaning 'different' or 'varied'. So a varietal wine is named for one 'type' of grape and is made to show the taste of that single grape.