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

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Example Sentences

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vinifera

But according to Jones, it may be a mistake to write muscadine wines off as inferior to their vinifera counterparts.

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

"Anything but" the Vitis vinifera — Cabernet Sauvignon, Pais and Chardonnay — found on "classic" wine lists across the country.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2022

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

From Washington Post ● Jul. 14, 2022

Hybrids in which the vinifera blood is more attenuated, as secondary or tertiary crosses, give better results.

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

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