Definitions for "Varietal"
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refers to a wine that (by U.S. law) contains 75% or more of that particular variety. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling are examples of varietal wines.
A wine whose name refers to the major grape variety used in its making, instead of to a geographical area where the grapes were grown and vinified. Varietal naming (e.g. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon) is characteristic of non-European winemaking. European wines are more commonly named according to the geographical region where they were produced (e.g. Bordeaux, Chianti).
Wines named for the grape varirty from which they are made.
A wine made totally or predominantly from a single variety of grape.
A wine made from one type of grape, such as Chardonnay.
(Vah-RYE-uh-tal) - Wine named for the specific grape from which it is made, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir or Chardonnay.
A wine principally from a single variety.
Wine made from a particular grape variety (for example, Cabernet Sauvignon); the opposite of a generic wine (for example, Chablis).
Referring to a wine made from a single grape variety.
a name given to a particular strain of grape
a wine made chiefly from one variety of grape and bearing the name of that grape
a wine named after the single grape variety it was made from
Wine made from a specific grape variety, e.g. 'cabernet sauvignon', as opposed to claret, which is made from whatever is lying about.
A type of grape (i.e. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, etc.). If a "varietal" is declared on the label, at least 75% of the wine must be made from that variety of grape. Some wineries use almost 100% of the same varietal. Some blend a principal varietal (the one named on the label) with wines made from other varieties of the same color for better flavor balance. Others blend in "filler" varietals, which are not usually mentioned, to get the most out of their supply of then-popular varieties, which are the ones touted on the label. If a varietal is mentioned on the label, it will always be in conjunction with an appellation to inform consumers of the source of the varietal grape.
Wine named for specific grape from which it is produced
Any wine that is made with (usually, at least in the U.S.) 75% of any particular grape variety (don't be dorky and say "varietal" when you mean "variety," as in a type of grape). In most of the new world, including the U.S., wine is named for the grape variety that's in the bottle, i.e., cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot. In Europe, wine is usually named for the place it comes from, i.e., Burgundy, Bordeaux, Chablis, etc. Many people find this confusing. Not Winegeeks.
The grape variety a wine is made from, for example, shiraz; the opposite of a generic wine named after a region (for example, chablis).
wine named for its main grape
Term for wine made wholly or predominantly from the principal grape that appears on the label. Examples: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, etc.
type of grape from which a wine is made.
The wine name taken from the grape variety used to make it. The following are some varietal names: Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
A varietal wine is made completely or predominantly from a single grape type, and is named after the name of the grape.
A term used to describe the variety of grapes a wine has been made from.
Wine made from and named after a single dominant grape variety, varietal characteristics are aroma and taste sensations typical of the grape.
Derived from the phrase, grape variety, it indicates the type of grapes (e.g. chardonnay). For a wine to be labeled a varietal it must contain at least 75% of the named grape variety.
A designation for a wine made from a particular variety of grape. Although regulations vary by region, for a wine to be called a varietal, it typically must consist of wine made from at least 75% of that grape variety. Most wines produced outside of France carry a varietal designation when applicable. If no grape variety accounts for a percentage that would allow for a varietal designation, the wine is typically referred to as (Red or White) Table Wine. Examples of varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Merlot, Pinot Grigio and Riesling.
a wine named after the grape from which it is made.
Any wine that is made from 100% of one grape, is called a “varietal” wine. Examples would be Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot, or Riesling. If there's only one grape listed on the label, it likely is a “varietal”.
Made of one variety. For a wine to be labelled varietal it must contain 85% or more of that variety.
Wine made from a single grape variety such as Merlot, Chardonnay or Riesling.
The term used for the coffee that comes from a geographical region. A Sumatra, Kenya, Costa Rica or a Java are varietals. As in wine...soil, climate and cultivation methods affect the taste of your coffee. The term varietal is actually a misnomer, since Arabica coffee plants are basically of the same species, unlike wine grapes which come from different species of grape vines.
A particular kind of grape and its typical qualities.
When the name of the variety of grape is used on the label, the government requires that a minimum of 75% of that variety to be in the bottle.
This refers to the type of grape like Merlot or Pinot Noir.
Technical term meaning "type of wine grape." Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling are all varietals. In a wine note, "varietal character" means that the wine shows the expected aromas and flavors for the grape from which it is made.
A single grape variety. Any wine that is made 100% from one grape, is called a “varietal†wine.
term used to describe wines made totally or predominantly from a single variety of grape.
The type of grape a wine is made from is the varietal.
Term used to describe a wine produced from a particular type (variety) of grape. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and hundreds of others are examples of varietal wines.
A wine made completely or predominantly from one grape VARIETY. Often used erroneously to refer to a grape variety.
( Vah-rye-ah-tall):The grape variety used to make a champagne or wine. In Europe, wines are usually named after the region in which the grapes are grown (i.e. Bordeaux, Chianti, Burgundy). Elsewhere, wines are usually labeled with the name of the grape variety that the wine is made from (i.e. Cabernet, Chardonnay, etc.).
Wines made with one grape varietal (e.g. Chardonnay).
A wine made of single grape variety.
The dominating grape in a given wine. In the U.S., wines must be at least 75% of the varietal that appears on the label.
Refers to the wine made from a specific grape variety (at least, mostly from that variety). In the U.S., wines are generally varietally labeled, such as Cabernet Sauvignon.
The type of grape harvested to make a variety of wine (e.g. cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, shiraz)
A wine made principally from one variety of grape and carrying the name of that grape.
Varietal describes wines made from a single named grape variety. This term is also used to describe particular subspecies of coffee.
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Of or pertaining to a variety; characterizing a variety; constituting a variety, in distinction from an individual or species.
A coffee from a specific origin. Sometimes a specific variety of a coffee species.
a coffee made exclusively from one type of coffee bean from a specific growing region
a singular or individual type of coffee bean from a specific country of growing region
a type, or sub-species, of coffee plant (e
A single or straight coffee from one region or country of origin.