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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 keeping that the fruit is not covered in oak, while moving away from too buttery or thick and too plain or too simple.

You said you like that the fruit is not covered in oak and that it is too plain or too simple. Both are about oak influence, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.

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.

Garganega

curated

Both are gentle, almond-inflected northern Italian whites.

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

Koshu

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

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

Welsh white wine

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

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

English Bacchus

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

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

Bacchus

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

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

Gavi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

Sancerre

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

Alpine white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Garganega

curated

Both are gentle, almond-inflected northern Italian whites.

Expect: Higher acidity and more mineral.

Koshu

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

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

Welsh white wine

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

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

English Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Koshu

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

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

Welsh white wine

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

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

English Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

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.

Koshu

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

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

Alpine white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Welsh white wine

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

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

English Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

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.

Koshu

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

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

Alpine white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Kabinett

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

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

Mosel Riesling

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

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Friuli white

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 more savoury.

Chilean Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Garganega

curated

Both are gentle, almond-inflected northern Italian whites.

Expect: Higher acidity and more mineral.

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Soave

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

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

Welsh white wine

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

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Koshu

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

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

Istrian Malvazija

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Brda Rebula

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Koshu

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

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

Welsh white wine

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

English Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Similar but softer

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

Palomino Fino

Palomino Fino scores closest to Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Marsanne

Marsanne 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.

Grenache Blanc

Grenache Blanc 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

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Glera

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

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

Crémant

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

English sparkling wine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Welsh white wine

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

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

English Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Garganega

curated

Both are gentle, almond-inflected northern Italian whites.

Expect: Higher acidity and more mineral.

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Chardonnay

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

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

Friuli white

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 more savoury.

Chenin Blanc

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.

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.

Similar but more aromatic

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

English Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Mantinia Moschofilero

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more restrained

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

Koshu

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

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

Gavi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

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

Similar but more floral

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

English Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Mantinia Moschofilero

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Torrontés

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but less floral

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

Koshu

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

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

Gavi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

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

Alpine white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chilean Sauvignon Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Gavi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

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

Sancerre

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Alpine white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Garganega

curated

Both are gentle, almond-inflected northern Italian whites.

Expect: Higher acidity and more mineral.

Similar but fruitier

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

English Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Sauvignon Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Roero Arneis

Both are made from arneis, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

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.

English Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Sancerre

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sauvignon Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Koshu

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

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

Welsh white wine

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

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

Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Gavi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

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

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.

Koshu

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

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

Welsh white wine

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

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

Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Gavi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

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

A step up

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

Chardonnay

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

South African Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.