noun
- a species of grape (Vitis vinifera) that is the primary source of wine grapes
Usage: botanical
Examples
- Vinifera grapes are grown in most of the world’s major wine regions.
- The vineyard specializes in vinifera varieties like Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Unlike native American grapes, vinifera produces the finest wines.
- California’s wine industry is built on vinifera cultivation.
- The winery grows only vinifera grapes for their premium wines.
- Vinifera vines require specific climate conditions to thrive.