varietal

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /vəˈɹaɪətəl/

Adjective

varietal (not comparable)

1. (biology) Pertaining to a distinct variety of organism.
2. Made from a single specific variety (especially of grapes in wine).
3. (linguistics) Of or relating to a variety of a language.

Noun

varietal (plural varietals)

1. 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.

2. (by extension) A coffee made primarily from or exclusively from a single variety of coffee bean.

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