vinifera

American  

[vahy-nif-er-uh, vi-] / vaɪˈnɪf ər ə, vɪ- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or derived from a European grape, Vitis vinifera, widely cultivated for making wine and raisins and for table use.

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noun

1. a vinifera grape.

Etymology

Origin of vinifera

1895–1900; < New Latin, feminine of Latin vīnifer wine-producing. See vini-, -fer

Example Sentences

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vinifera

In regions where temperatures are climbing, muscadines could someday provide an alternative to vinifera varieties.

From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2024

In 1980, there were fewer than 20 wineries in Washington and much of Stimson Lane’s inventory included wines from fruit other than the classic vinifera grapes that had transformed California into a rising power.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 12, 2022

Once scientists realized that the American vines were resistant to the pest, they used grafting to combine the Vitis vinifera scions — pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, champagne — with the American, phylloxera-resistant rootstock.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2022

Fournier hired Frank, and together they imported and planted vinifera varieties.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 14, 2022

It roots easily and makes excellent unions with most vinifera varieties.

From Manual of American Grape-Growing by U. P. Hedrick