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Wines like Aidani
An aromatic Aegean variety used in Santorini blends and in Vinsanto. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Aidani?
Optional — the results below already work without it. But “I like Malbec” is at least four different preferences wearing one name, and saying which one you mean changes the answer substantially. Only qualities this wine actually has are offered.
What these words mean
- The tropical fruit
- Passionfruit, mango, pineapple, guava. It comes from riper fruit and warmer sites, and it is the difference between Marlborough and Sancerre in the same grape.
- How light it is
- A wine you can drink without it feeling like a commitment. Usually lower in alcohol as well as lighter in the mouth.
- That it is not oaky
- No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
- The floral character
- Rose, violet, elderflower, orange blossom.
- How aromatic it is
- Some grapes announce themselves from across the room — Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc. Others are far quieter, and quiet is not the same as dull.
- The touch of sweetness
- Actual sugar left in the wine, which is a different thing from tasting fruity. A wine can smell of ripe peach and be completely dry.
Looking for something keeping the floral, perfumed side and that the fruit is not covered in oak, while moving away from too perfumed, too light or thin and too tropical or sweet-smelling.
Based on what you said
Ranked against the qualities you named rather than against the wine as a whole. The directions below are refined the same way.
Clairette
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the floral, perfumed side.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- A little less light or thin.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Welschriesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- A little less light or thin.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Athiri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- A little less light or thin.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Malagousia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
- Keeps the floral, perfumed side.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- About as perfumed as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
Palomino Fino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Grenache Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
Fiano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Clairette
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Welschriesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Athiri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Clairette
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Welschriesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Athiri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Change the structure
Same idea, different weight, grip or freshness.
Similar but lighter
Keeps the character but reduces weight, alcohol and density in the mouth.
Jacquère
Jacquère scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less floral.
Txakoli
Txakoli scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less floral.
Hondarrabi Zuri
Hondarrabi Zuri scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less floral.
Mosel Riesling
Mosel Riesling scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but lower in alcohol
Holds the character and the weight where it can, and moves specifically on strength. Note that below about 11% the choices narrow sharply, and below 5% they are mostly a different category rather than a lighter version of the same one.
Parellada
Parellada scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Trebbiano Toscano
Trebbiano Toscano scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
Trebbiano Romagnolo scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Malagousia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Grenache Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fruitier.
Fiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more oaky.
Fiano di Avellino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more oaky.
Similar but less tannic
For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.
Nothing in WineHQ's catalogue makes this move meaningfully from here. These are the closest wines otherwise, but do not expect them to deliver what you asked for — the honest answer is that this style does not have a good neighbour in that direction.
Clairette
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Malagousia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Grenache Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fruitier.
Fiano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more oaky.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Kisi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less floral.
Mtsvane Kakhuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Rkatsiteli
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fresher and more acidic.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Welschriesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.
Fiano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher and more acidic.
Fiano di Avellino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher and more acidic.
Greco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and less floral.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and softer and rounder.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
Palomino Fino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less floral.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.
Cava
Cava scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
Similar but drier
Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.
Clairette
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Athiri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Malagousia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Bual
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less floral.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less floral.
Recioto della Valpolicella
Recioto della Valpolicella scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less floral.
Vin de Constance
Vin de Constance scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Fiano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Fiano di Avellino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Both are made from aidani, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more aromatic.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Torrontés
Torrontés scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Scheurebe
Scheurebe scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Welschriesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Athiri
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less floral.
Clairette
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Torrontés
Torrontés scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Condrieu
Condrieu scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Viognier
Viognier scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Similar but less floral
Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
Athiri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Palomino Fino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
Chasselas
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
Savennières
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fresher and more acidic.
Greco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Malagousia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Antão Vaz
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less floral.
Hárslevelű
Hárslevelű scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Muscadelle
Muscadelle scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Change the place
Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.
Same grape, cooler climate
Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.
Nothing in WineHQ's catalogue makes this move meaningfully from here. These are the closest wines otherwise, but do not expect them to deliver what you asked for — the honest answer is that this style does not have a good neighbour in that direction.
Same grape, warmer climate
Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.
Nothing in WineHQ's catalogue makes this move meaningfully from here. These are the closest wines otherwise, but do not expect them to deliver what you asked for — the honest answer is that this style does not have a good neighbour in that direction.
Change the mood
Safer, stranger, cheaper or more serious.
A safe next step
Well-known wines that are widely available and unlikely to surprise anyone.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Both are made from aidani, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fresher and more acidic.
Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Clairette
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Welschriesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Athiri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
A better-value alternative
Wines that occupy similar sensory territory from regions carrying less price premium. WineHQ does not hold live prices, so this reasons from regional reputation and demand rather than from a price feed — treat it as a lead, not a quote.
Clairette
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Welschriesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Athiri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Both are made from aidani, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fresher and more acidic.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner scores closest to Aidani across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
Each suggestion is scored across sixteen taste dimensions, weighted so that structure matters more than flavour, and adjusted for whether the wine actually moves in the direction you asked for. Curated links from an editor carry extra weight — but only when the editor tagged them for this direction. Nothing here is a black box; see the taste model for the full method.