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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 alcoholic or warming, too tropical or sweet-smelling, too sharp or lemony and too plain or too simple.
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.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- About as plain or too simple as the wine you started from.
White Bordeaux
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- 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.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, 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.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, 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.
Koshu
Koshu scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fresher.
Welsh white wine
Welsh white wine scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Aidani
Aidani scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
Müller-Thurgau
Müller-Thurgau scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, 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.
Koshu
Koshu scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fresher.
Alpine white
Alpine white scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fresher.
Parellada
Parellada scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
Trebbiano Romagnolo scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less 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.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less oaky.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
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 in alcohol.
Istrian Malvazija
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
Kisi
Kisi scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
Malvasia
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Savagnin
Savagnin scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
South African Chenin Blanc
South African Chenin Blanc scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Vin Jaune
Vin Jaune scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and softer and rounder.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and softer and rounder.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less oaky.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and softer and rounder.
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 fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Cava
Cava scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Crémant
Crémant scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
English sparkling wine
English sparkling wine scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, 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, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.
White Port
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.
Marsala
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
White Bordeaux
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
White Bordeaux
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
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
Sémillon scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter in alcohol.
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher.
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 fresher.
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 fresher.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
Malagousia
Malagousia scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
Welsh white wine
Welsh white wine scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less oaky.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Condrieu
Condrieu scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.
Viognier
Viognier scores closest to Avesso across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.
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 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.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less oaky.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
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.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less oaky.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
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.