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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 sharp or lemony, 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.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less light or thin.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less light or thin.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less light or thin.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less light or thin.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less light or thin.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less light or thin.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less light or thin.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- 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.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and lighter.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and lighter.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, 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.
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.
Condrieu
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Viognier
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
White Bordeaux
White Bordeaux scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
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 less oaky.
Koshu
Koshu scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
White Bordeaux
White Bordeaux scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Condrieu
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Viognier
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more oaky.
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.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and lighter.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Kisi
Kisi scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Istrian Malvazija
Istrian Malvazija scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
South African Chenin Blanc
South African Chenin Blanc scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Vin Jaune
Vin Jaune scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Savagnin
Savagnin scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and lighter.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Champagne
Champagne scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Franciacorta
Franciacorta scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Méthode Cap Classique
Méthode Cap Classique scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
California traditional-method sparkling
California traditional-method sparkling 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.
Vin Santo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
Moscatel de Setúbal
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.
Vinsanto (Santorini)
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.
Madeira
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and lighter.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, 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 Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Vernaccia di San Gimignano scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and lighter.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
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 more oaky, and lighter.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
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.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
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 lighter, and more oaky.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
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.