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noun
- A wine made primarily from or exclusively from a single variety of grape, which carries the name of that grape.
- The Merlot has rich red color and a robust fruity taste. Cabernet Sauvignon is a that descended from Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.
- By extension, a coffee made primarily from or exclusively from a single variety of coffee bean.
adjective
- (biology) Pertaining to a distinct variety of organism.
- Made from a single specific variety (especially of grapes in wine).
Etymology: From variety + -al.
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