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varietal

va·ri·e·tal [ və r ət'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. typical of biological variety: relating to, typical of, or being a variety of something, especially a biological variety

2. made from single grape variety: describes wine made entirely or principally from a single variety of grape



noun  (plural va·ri·e·tals)
Definition:
 
wine made from single grape variety: a wine that is made entirely or principally from a single variety of grape, and is usually known by the name of the grape variety


va·ri·e·tal·ly adverb
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