A wine named after the grape from which it is produced In California, for instance, a wine labeled "Pinot Noir" must by law consist of at least 75% Pinot Noir grapes
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
Term used to indicate that a wine is made predominantly of the grape variety named on the label For example, Zinfandel wine is supposed to be made from Zinfandel grapes A new Federal law now specifies that a minimum of 75 percent of a varietal wine be made from the grape listed 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