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varietal

varietal

5 7.4
A wine made mostly from one type of grape, like Chardonnay
  • noun
  • /vəˈrɪətl/
  • Specialized
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  • 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

  • For such a wild varietal to thrive, let alone spread, it has to be consumed.

  • 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.

  • Malbec is just this wonderful varietal in South America, best known in Argentina, but there are actually some really nice Malbec wines in Chile.

  • 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.

  • The wine shop had an impressive selection of varietals, allowing customers to explore different tastes.

  • Many chefs prefer to pair their dishes with specific varietal wines, enhancing the dining experience.

Synonyms

varietal wine
vsvarietal
  • Specialized
5.2

A wine made mainly from one type of grape and labeled with the grape name

is the same meaning but used as a simple label for that wine type

Compounds

varietal wine
  • Specialized
5.2

A wine made mainly from one type of grape and labeled with the grape name

Surface Forms

varietal singular
varietals plural

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.