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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Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
According to Carney, the best wine clubs offer consumers options that fit within their flavor and/or varietal preferences, yet expand upon prior experience.
—Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
The estate vineyard was designated as Regenerative Organic Certified® in 2023 and focuses on Rhône varietals.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Medium full with ideal ripeness, good acidity, excellent persistence, and lovely varietal purity.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
According to Carney, the best wine clubs offer consumers options that fit within their flavor and/or varietal preferences, yet expand upon prior experience.
—Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
Noun
Plant Select varietals grow alongside natives at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., and 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Road.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
The estate vineyard was designated as Regenerative Organic Certified® in 2023 and focuses on Rhône varietals.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Varietal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varietal. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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