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Wines like Antão Vaz

A heat-tolerant Alentejo white producing full-bodied, tropical wines. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Antão Vaz?

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.

I like…

The tropical fruit How full and weighty it is The creamy, rounded texture That it is not oaky That it is properly dry

But it’s a bit…

too tropical or sweet-smelling too sharp or lemony too heavy too buttery or thick too plain or too simple too austere

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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.
The citrus and orchard fruit: Lemon, lime, green apple, pear. The signature of a cool-climate white — quieter and less perfumed than tropical fruit, and a different thing from the acidity it usually travels with.
How full and weighty it is: Body is how much the wine seems to fill your mouth — the difference between skimmed and whole milk. It comes mostly from alcohol and ripeness.
The creamy, rounded texture: A soft, almost dairy-like roundness. In white wine it usually comes from malolactic fermentation or from time on the lees, not from the grape.
That it is not oaky: No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
That it is properly dry: No perceptible sugar at all. Almost all red wine is dry and a good deal of white wine is not, which is why this is a more useful thing to say about a white than about a red.

Looking for something keeping that it is properly dry, while moving away from too buttery or thick and too heavy.

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.

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Bical

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Malvazija Istarska

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Doña Blanca

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Trebbiano di Soave

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Catarratto

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Istrian Malvazija

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Tsolikouri

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Bical

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Malvazija Istarska

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more tannic and structured.

Doña Blanca

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and fresher.

Different grape, similar feel

Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Bical

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Malvazija Istarska

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more tannic and structured.

Doña Blanca

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and fresher.

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.

Albariño

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.

Aligoté

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.

Alpine white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.

Arinto

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.

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.

Albariño

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.

Alpine white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.

Arinto

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.

Australian Riesling

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and leaner and more cutting.

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

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.

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Chosen because you asked for something fuller.

Bical

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Malvazija Istarska

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more tannic and structured.

Similar but less tannic

For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Chosen because you asked for something less tannic.

Bical

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Doña Blanca

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and fresher.

Trebbiano di Soave

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and fresher.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Istrian Malvazija

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.

Malvazija Istarska

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and more aromatic.

Tsolikouri

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more savoury.

Similar but fresher

Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.

Albariño

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.

Aligoté

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter.

Arinto

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.

Australian Riesling

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and leaner and more cutting.

Similar but softer

Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.

Grenache Blanc

Grenache Blanc scores closest to Antão Vaz across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fuller and richer.

Marsanne

Marsanne scores closest to Antão Vaz across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Muscat of Alexandria

Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Antão Vaz across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and sweeter.

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer scores closest to Antão Vaz across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and sweeter.

The sparkling version

Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more floral.

Cava

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more sparkling.

Crémant

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fresher and more acidic.

English sparkling wine

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fresher and more acidic.

Similar but sweeter

Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.

Graševina

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more restrained in fruit.

Slavonian Graševina

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more oaky.

Rheinhessen Riesling

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more oaky.

Garganega

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more floral.

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

White Bordeaux

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more herbal and green.

Verdicchio

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less oaky.

Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço)

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and fresher and more acidic.

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and fresher and more acidic.

Similar but more aromatic

More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.

Albariño

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.

Australian Riesling

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and leaner and more cutting.

Falanghina

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and fresher.

Mantinia Moschofilero

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and leaner and more cutting.

Similar but more restrained

For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.

Pinot Blanc

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more restrained in fruit.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more restrained in fruit.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more restrained in fruit.

Koshu

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and leaner and more cutting.

Similar but more floral

Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.

Albariño

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.

Australian Riesling

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and leaner and more cutting.

Falanghina

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and fresher.

Loureiro

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.

Similar but more savoury

Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.

Franken Silvaner

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more savoury.

Pouilly-Fumé

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and more herbal and green.

Grüner Veltliner

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and spicier.

Retsina

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and more herbal and green.

Similar but fruitier

More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and leaner and more cutting.

Spätlese

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fresher and more acidic.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and lighter.

Petit Manseng

Petit Manseng scores closest to Antão Vaz across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.

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.

Grüner Veltliner

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more savoury.

Pinot Grigio

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and leaner and more cutting.

Chablis

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and more savoury.

Albariño

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.

Something more adventurous

Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Bical

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Malvazija Istarska

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more tannic and structured.

Doña Blanca

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and fresher.

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.

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Bical

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Malvazija Istarska

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more tannic and structured.

Doña Blanca

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and fresher.

A step up

The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.

Grüner Veltliner

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more herbal and green.

Chablis

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.

Albariño

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.

Rías Baixas Albariño

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.

How these are chosen

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.