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Wines like Frappato

A pale, intensely floral Sicilian variety making light, fragrant reds best served slightly chilled. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Frappato?

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…

The bright red fruit How light it is How smooth and soft it is How fresh and crisp it is That it is not oaky The floral character

But it’s a bit…

too tart or sour-fruited too light or thin too soft or too easy too alcoholic or warming too plain or too simple too floral or soapy

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What these words mean

The bright red fruit: Raspberry, redcurrant, sour cherry — lighter and sharper than dark fruit, usually from a cooler place or an earlier picking.
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.
How smooth and soft it is: Low tannin. Tannin is the drying, gum-gripping sensation in red wine — like strong tea. A smooth red has little of it.
How fresh and crisp it is: Acidity is what makes your mouth water and makes a wine feel refreshing rather than heavy. It is the single most useful thing to know about your own taste.
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.
The floral character: Rose, violet, elderflower, orange blossom.

Looking for something keeping that the fruit is not covered in oak, the floral, perfumed side and how smooth and easy it is to drink.

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.

Schiava

curated

A comparably delicate, pale red.

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
Keeps how smooth and easy it is to drink.

Négrette

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

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
Keeps the floral, perfumed side.
Has some of how smooth and easy it is to drink, though less of it.

Pinot Meunier

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

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
Keeps how smooth and easy it is to drink.

Cinsault

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

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
Keeps how smooth and easy it is to drink.

Gamay

curated

Both are pale, light, juicy reds that benefit from a chill.

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
Keeps how smooth and easy it is to drink.

Cerasuolo di Vittoria

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

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
Has some of how smooth and easy it is to drink, though less of it.

Beaujolais

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
Keeps how smooth and easy it is to drink.

Canaiolo

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

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
Has some of how smooth and easy it is to drink, though less of it.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Schiava

curated

A comparably delicate, pale red.

Expect: Lighter still, with an almond note.

Négrette

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

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

Pinot Meunier

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

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

Cinsault

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

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Négrette

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

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

Schiava

curated

A comparably delicate, pale red.

Expect: Lighter still, with an almond note.

Pinot Meunier

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

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

Cinsault

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

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

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.

Schiava

curated

A comparably delicate, pale red.

Expect: Lighter still, with an almond note.

English still Pinot Noir

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Poulsard

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Kabinett

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

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.

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.

English still Pinot Noir

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mantinia Moschofilero

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

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more aromatic.

Loureiro

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

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

Moschofilero

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

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Négrette

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

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

Pinot Meunier

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

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

Cerasuolo di Vittoria

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

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more tannic and structured.

Gamay

curated

Both are pale, light, juicy reds that benefit from a chill.

Expect: More granitic and less floral.

Similar but less tannic

For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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

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

Torrontés

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Loureiro

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Moschofilero

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Négrette

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Cerasuolo di Vittoria

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

Expect: Expect it to be more tannic and structured, and more oaky.

Canaiolo

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

Expect: Expect it to be more tannic and structured, and less floral.

Dornfelder

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more tannic and structured, and less floral.

Similar but fresher

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

English still Pinot Noir

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Graciano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more tannic and structured, and less floral.

Molinara

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

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

Loire Cabernet Franc

Loire Cabernet Franc scores closest to Frappato across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but softer

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

Négrette

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

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

Canaiolo

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

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more tannic and structured.

Portugieser

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Tinta Barroca

Tinta Barroca scores closest to Frappato across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

The sparkling version

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

Lambrusco

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

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more tannic and structured.

Asti

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

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and sweeter.

Lambrusco Grasparossa

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more tannic and structured.

Prosecco

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

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.

Similar but sweeter

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

Lambrusco

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

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more tannic and structured.

Dornfelder

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more tannic and structured.

Tinta Negra

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Grolleau

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Cerasuolo di Vittoria

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

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more tannic and structured.

Gamay

curated

Both are pale, light, juicy reds that benefit from a chill.

Expect: More granitic and less floral.

Cru Beaujolais

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more tannic and structured.

Australian Grenache

Australian Grenache scores closest to Frappato across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Mantinia Moschofilero

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

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more aromatic.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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

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

Torrontés

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

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

Moschofilero

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

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

Similar but more restrained

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

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.

Schiava

curated

A comparably delicate, pale red.

Expect: Lighter still, with an almond note.

Pinot Meunier

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

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

Cinsault

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

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

Négrette

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

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

Similar but more floral

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

Négrette

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

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

Cerasuolo di Vittoria

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

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

Schiava

curated

A comparably delicate, pale red.

Expect: Lighter still, with an almond note.

Gamay

curated

Both are pale, light, juicy reds that benefit from a chill.

Expect: More granitic and less floral.

Similar but less floral

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

Schiava

curated

A comparably delicate, pale red.

Expect: Lighter still, with an almond note.

Pinot Meunier

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Cinsault

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Cerasuolo di Vittoria

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

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

Similar but more savoury

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

English still Pinot Noir

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

País

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Poulsard

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Cru Beaujolais

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more tannic and structured.

Similar but fruitier

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

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

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

Gewürztraminer

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Spätlese

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.

Négrette

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

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

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, cooler climate

Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.

Cerasuolo di Vittoria

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

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more tannic and structured.

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Cerasuolo di Vittoria

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

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more tannic and structured.

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.

Gamay

curated

Both are pale, light, juicy reds that benefit from a chill.

Expect: More granitic and less floral.

Beaujolais

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Cru Beaujolais

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more tannic and structured.

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc scores closest to Frappato across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Schiava

curated

A comparably delicate, pale red.

Expect: Lighter still, with an almond note.

Négrette

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

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

Pinot Meunier

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

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

Cinsault

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

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

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.

Négrette

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

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

Schiava

curated

A comparably delicate, pale red.

Expect: Lighter still, with an almond note.

Pinot Meunier

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

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

Cinsault

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

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

A step up

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

Cru Beaujolais

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more tannic and structured.

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc scores closest to Frappato across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Gamay

curated

Both are pale, light, juicy reds that benefit from a chill.

Expect: More granitic and less floral.

Oregon Pinot Noir

Oregon Pinot Noir scores closest to Frappato across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.