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Wines like Avesso
A fuller-bodied Vinho Verde variety from the warmer inland Baião sub-region. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Avesso?
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.
- 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 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.
- 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 moving away from too austere, too light or thin, too sharp or lemony 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.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as light or thin as the wine you started from.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
Bual
Both come from the same country.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
Sercial
Both come from the same country.
- Substantially less austere.
- A little less light or thin.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Bual
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and sweeter.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Bual
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and sweeter.
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
Trebbiano Toscano scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Müller-Thurgau
Müller-Thurgau scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Vinho Verde
Both are made from avesso, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
Trebbiano Romagnolo scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, 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.
Vidal
Vidal scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
Trebbiano Toscano
Trebbiano Toscano scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
Trebbiano Romagnolo scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Vinho Verde
Both are made from avesso, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Bual
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and sweeter.
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.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Bual
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and sweeter.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Kisi
Kisi scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Friuli white
Friuli white scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Bual
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Furmint
Furmint scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Savagnin
Savagnin scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Blanc scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and drier.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Cava
Cava scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Crémant
Crémant scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
English sparkling wine
English sparkling wine scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Corpinnat
Corpinnat scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Madeira
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
White Port
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Marsala
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Malvasia
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Condrieu
Condrieu scores closest to Avesso 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.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Silvaner
Silvaner scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Trebbiano Toscano
Trebbiano Toscano scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Hárslevelű
Hárslevelű scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Roussanne
Roussanne scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Sercial
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Condrieu
Condrieu scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Viognier
Viognier scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Change the place
Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.
Same grape, cooler climate
Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.
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
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
White Burgundy
White Burgundy scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Bual
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and sweeter.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
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.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Bual
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and sweeter.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
White Burgundy
White Burgundy scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Santorini Assyrtiko scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.
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.