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Wines like Arneis
Piedmont’s leading white variety, producing soft, pear-and-almond-scented dry wines in Roero. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Arneis?
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
- 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 too strong
- Alcohol you notice as warmth at the back of the throat. Some people find it a pleasant part of a big red and some find it tiring.
- 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.
- The floral character
- Rose, violet, elderflower, orange blossom.
- 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 moving away from too austere, too buttery or thick, too light or thin, too alcoholic or warming and too floral or soapy.
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.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less austere.
- More buttery or thick, not less.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Petite Arvine
Petite Arvine scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less austere.
- A little less buttery or thick.
- A little less light or thin.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Sercial
Sercial scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less austere.
- A little less buttery or thick.
- A little less light or thin.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Pfalz Riesling
Pfalz Riesling scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less austere.
- More buttery or thick, not less.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Albana
Both come from the same country.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.
- About as light or thin as the wine you started from.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Verdelho
Verdelho scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less austere.
- A little less buttery or thick.
- A little less light or thin.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Petite Arvine
Petite Arvine scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Petite Arvine
Petite Arvine scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
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.
Trebbiano Toscano
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Riesling
Riesling scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Finger Lakes Riesling
Finger Lakes Riesling scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
Both come from the same country.
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.
Vidal
Vidal scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Trebbiano Toscano
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Riesling
Riesling scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and sweeter.
Petit Manseng
Petit Manseng scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and rounder and creamier in texture.
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.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Pfalz Riesling
Pfalz Riesling scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Petite Arvine
Petite Arvine scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Albana
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Kisi
Kisi scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Friuli white
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Petite Arvine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Pfalz Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and softer and rounder.
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Blanc scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and drier.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and rounder and creamier in texture.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Cava
Cava scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Crémant
Crémant scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
English sparkling wine
English sparkling wine scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Austrian Sekt
Austrian Sekt scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Madeira
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Marsala
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
White Port
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Furmint
Furmint scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter in alcohol.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and drier.
Pfalz Riesling
Pfalz Riesling scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Friuli white
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Scheurebe
Scheurebe scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Sémillon
Sémillon scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Silvaner
Silvaner scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Alsace Riesling
Alsace Riesling scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and lighter.
Scheurebe
Scheurebe scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and lighter.
Similar but less floral
Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less floral.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less floral.
Petit Manseng
Petit Manseng scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less floral.
Petite Arvine
Petite Arvine scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less floral.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Sercial
Sercial scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Savennières
Savennières scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Vin Jaune
Vin Jaune scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Friuli white
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Petite Arvine
Petite Arvine scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Gros Manseng
Gros Manseng scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
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.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and drier.
Australian Chardonnay
Australian Chardonnay scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
White Burgundy
White Burgundy scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Petite Arvine
Petite Arvine scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
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.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.
Petite Arvine
Petite Arvine scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and drier.
Australian Chardonnay
Australian Chardonnay scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
White Burgundy
White Burgundy scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
South African Chenin Blanc
South African Chenin Blanc scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
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.