varietal meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

varietal

adj

/vəˈɹaɪətəl/

Etymology From variety + -al.

Biology, Natural sciences Pertaining to a distinct variety of organism.

Made from a single specific variety (especially of grapes in wine).

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Of or relating to a variety of a language.

An assessment of a selection of regional, varietal, and slang dictionaries also found that little lexicographical effort has been extended to these terms.2018, James Lambert, “A multitude of ‘lishes’: The nomenclature of hybridity”, in English World-Wide, page 2:

varietal

noun

Etymology From variety + -al.

Beverages, Food, Lifestyle, Oenology, Wine A wine made primarily from or exclusively from a single variety of grape, which carries the name of that grape.

The varietal Merlot has rich red color and a robust fruity taste. Cabernet Sauvignon is a varietal that descended from Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.
“This debut rosé marks the beginning of As Ever’s thoughtful expansion into wine, with a Méthode Champenoise Napa Valley sparkling wine planned for the near future and additional varietals to follow,” it said.2025 July 1, Edward Helmore, “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, launches ‘thoughtful’ collection of wines”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:

Broadly A coffee made primarily from or exclusively from a single variety of coffee bean.