Definition of "varietal" in English

adjective

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

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.