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Wines like Encruzado

The Dão’s outstanding white variety, capable of Burgundian weight and longevity. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Encruzado?

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…

How full and weighty it is The creamy, rounded texture That it is properly dry

But it’s a bit…

too sharp or lemony too tropical or sweet-smelling too heavy too buttery or thick too savoury or funky too austere

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What these words mean

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.
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.
How full and weighty it is: Body is how much the wine seems to fill your mouth — the difference between skimmed and whole milk. It comes mostly from alcohol and ripeness.
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.
The savoury, meaty side: Leather, olive, cured meat, dried herbs, tobacco. It is what people mean by calling a wine "serious" rather than "fruity", and it comes with age as well as with place.
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 savoury or funky.

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.

Antão Vaz

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Substantially less savoury or funky.

Pošip

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

Substantially less savoury or funky.

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Substantially less savoury or funky.

Malvasia

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Substantially less savoury or funky.

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

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

Substantially less savoury or funky.

Malagousia

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

Substantially less savoury or funky.

Falanghina

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

Substantially less savoury or funky.

Vidal

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

Substantially less savoury or funky.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Antão Vaz

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Pošip

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and softer and rounder.

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Malvasia

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, 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.

Antão Vaz

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Pošip

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and softer and rounder.

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Malvasia

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, 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.

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Loureiro

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and lighter.

Phoenix

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more floral.

Falanghina

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, 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.

Loureiro

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more floral.

Moschofilero

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more floral.

Mantinia Moschofilero

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more floral.

Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and sweeter.

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 more floral.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more floral.

Pedro Ximénez

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and fruitier.

Recioto della Valpolicella

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, 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.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and spicier.

Antão Vaz

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Pošip

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and softer and rounder.

Condrieu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more floral.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

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

Malvasia

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less oaky.

Albana

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

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and sweeter.

Similar but fresher

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

Gros Manseng

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

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

Montlouis-sur-Loire

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and sweeter.

Petite Arvine

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

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

Petit Manseng

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.

Similar but softer

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and spicier.

Condrieu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more floral.

Viognier

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more floral.

Antão Vaz

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and leaner and more cutting.

The sparkling version

Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and lighter.

Prosecco

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and lighter.

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.

Glera

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

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter.

Similar but sweeter

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

Malvasia

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Vidal

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

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

Petite Arvine

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

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

Petit Manseng

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but less oaky

One of the commonest requests in wine. Strips oak influence while holding grape character and weight.

Antão Vaz

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and broader and softer.

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.

Malvasia

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more aromatic.

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

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

Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more herbal and green.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

California Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and broader and softer.

Chilean Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and less oaky.

Dry Furmint

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

Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and less oaky.

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and sweeter.

Similar but more aromatic

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

Torrontés

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more floral.

Sauvignon Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more herbal and green.

Scheurebe

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more aromatic.

Malagousia

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

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

Similar but more restrained

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

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter.

Cortese

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

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter.

Seyval Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter.

Koshu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter.

Similar but more floral

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and spicier.

Falanghina

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and lighter.

Hárslevelű

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more floral.

Kerner

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and sweeter.

Similar but more savoury

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

Antão Vaz

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Pošip

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

Expect: Expect it to be cleaner and more fruit-focused, and broader and softer.

Malvasia

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Antão Vaz

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Pošip

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and softer and rounder.

Malvasia

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, 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.

Douro white

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

Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and more restrained in fruit.

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Douro white

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

Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and more restrained in fruit.

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.

Sauvignon Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more herbal and green, and more aromatic.

English Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more herbal and green.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more herbal and green.

Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and sweeter.

Something more adventurous

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

Antão Vaz

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Pošip

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and softer and rounder.

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Malvasia

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, 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.

Antão Vaz

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Pošip

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and softer and rounder.

Avesso

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Malvasia

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, 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 more savoury, and more oaky.

Chardonnay

curated

Comparable structure, texture and response to barrel ageing.

Expect: Rounder and more overtly oaky.

Sauvignon Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more herbal and green, and more aromatic.

English Bacchus

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more herbal and green.

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.