1. varietal - Noun
2. varietal - Adjective
Of or pertaining to a variety; characterizing a variety; constituting a variety, in distinction from an individual or species.
Source: Webster's dictionaryI believe that the responsibility of the winemaker is to take that fruit and get it into the bottle as the most natural and purest expression of that vineyard, of the grape varietal or blend, and of the vintage. Robert M. Parker, Jr.
After the phylloxera epidemic, many wines were "mislabeled" as containing one of these noble grape varieties, which were reinterpreted as "wine styles" rather than true varietal names. Source: Internet
As a general rule, most Australian and South African wines are labeled Shiraz, and most European wines (from such regions where varietal labeling is practiced) are labeled Syrah. Source: Internet
A mild, pleasant varietal honey can be produced if there is a sufficient area of plants. Source: Internet
Blending is another area where adventurous winemakers are breaking new ground, producing varietal combinations that would seem heretical to old-world growers. Source: Internet
By the late 20th century, more concentrated efforts were put into identifying Chardonnay and making pure varietal versions of the wine. Source: Internet