va·ri·e·tal I. \vəˈrīəd.əl, -ətəl\adjective Etymology:variety + -al : of, relating to, or characterizing a variety < varietal name > : being a variety in distinction from an individual or species : subspecific • va·ri·e·tal·ly\-əlē, -əli\adverb II. adjective : of, relating to, producing, or characteristic of a varietal wine