varietal
Plural: varietals
Noun
- A wine designated by the specific variety of grape used.
- a wine made principally from one grape and carrying the name of that grape
- A wine made primarily from or exclusively from a single variety of grape, which carries the name of that grape.
- A coffee made primarily from or exclusively from a single variety of coffee bean.
Adj
- Pertaining to a distinct variety of organism.
- Made from a single specific variety (especially of grapes in wine).
- Of or relating to a variety of a language.
Examples
- Playing VARIETAL was a fine choice, adding a sophisticated touch to the game.
- 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.
Origin / Etymology
From variety + -al.
Synonyms
varietal wine
Antonyms
generic, generic wine, blend#Noun, generic#Adjective, generic#Noun
Scrabble Score: 11
varietal: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordvarietal: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
varietal: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 13
varietal: valid Words With Friends Word