Definition of "varietal" [va•ri•e•tal]

• Of, indicating, or characterizing a variety, especially a biological variety. (adjective)
• A wine made principally from one variety of grape and carrying the name of that grape. (noun)

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• "Hence, the varietal is sometimes called the "holy grail"; other times, it's the "heartbreak grape.""
• "I'm not a believer in varietal glassware yet, but this should be interesting."
• "My favorite red varietal is Syrah, and no one does it better."