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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.

I like…

That it is not oaky That it is properly dry

But it’s a bit…

too light or thin too alcoholic or warming too buttery or thick too plain or too simple too floral or soapy too austere

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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 plain or too simple and too light or thin.

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.

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less austere.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
A little less light or thin.

Garganega

curated

Both are gentle, almond-inflected northern Italian whites.

Substantially less austere.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
About as light or thin as the wine you started from.

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less austere.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
About as light or thin as the wine you started from.

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less austere.
More buttery or thick, not less.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
About as light or thin as the wine you started from.

Vouvray

Vouvray scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Substantially less austere.
A little less buttery or thick.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
About as light or thin as the wine you started from.

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less austere.
More buttery or thick, not less.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less light or thin.

Pfalz Riesling

Pfalz Riesling scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Substantially less austere.
More buttery or thick, not less.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less light or thin.

Friuli white

Both come from the same country.

About as austere as the wine you started from.
More buttery or thick, not less.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less light or thin.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Garganega

curated

Both are gentle, almond-inflected northern Italian whites.

Expect: Higher acidity and more mineral.

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vouvray

Vouvray scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.

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.

Riesling

Riesling scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.

English Bacchus

English Bacchus scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Welsh white wine

Welsh white wine scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Bacchus

Bacchus scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

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.

Spätlese

Spätlese scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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, and lighter in alcohol.

Vidal

Vidal scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Trebbiano Toscano

Both come from the same country.

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, 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.

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Viognier

Viognier scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Friuli white

Both come from the same country.

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

Malvasia

Malvasia scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Albana

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.

Sagrantino

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 stronger and warmer.

Similar but fresher

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

Garganega

curated

Both are gentle, almond-inflected northern Italian whites.

Expect: Higher acidity and more mineral.

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but softer

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

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Viognier

Viognier 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 less oaky.

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less oaky.

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 drier.

Crémant

Crémant scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

English sparkling wine

English sparkling wine scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Austrian Sekt

Austrian Sekt scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Similar but sweeter

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

Madeira

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

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

Marsala

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 lighter.

White Port

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

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

Furmint

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

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

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Friuli white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and 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.

Scheurebe

Scheurebe scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Viognier

Viognier 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 less oaky, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Similar but more restrained

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

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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 drier.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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.

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Viognier

Viognier scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Scheurebe

Scheurebe scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.

Similar but less floral

Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 savoury

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

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vouvray

Vouvray scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.

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.

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Petit Manseng

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

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

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Viognier

Viognier scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, cooler climate

Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.

Roero Arneis

Both are made from arneis, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Same grape, warmer climate

Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.

Roero Arneis

Both are made from arneis, and both come from the same country.

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.

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Chardonnay

Chardonnay scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vouvray

Vouvray scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.

Garganega

curated

Both are gentle, almond-inflected northern Italian whites.

Expect: Higher acidity and more mineral.

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.

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vouvray

Vouvray scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.

Garganega

curated

Both are gentle, almond-inflected northern Italian whites.

Expect: Higher acidity and more mineral.

A step up

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

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.

Chardonnay

Chardonnay 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.

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.