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Wines like Glera
The grape of Prosecco: neutral, floral and low in acid, designed for tank-method sparkling wine. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Glera?
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.
- 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.
- The bubbles
- Carbonation, from a light prickle to a full sparkling mousse.
- 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 how light and easy it feels, while moving away from too fizzy, too light or thin and too plain or too simple.
- You said you like how light and easy it feels and that it is too light or thin. Both are about body, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
- You said you like how light and easy it feels and that it is too light or thin. Both are about alcohol, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
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.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less fizzy.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less fizzy.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less fizzy.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Chilean Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less fizzy.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
New Zealand Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less fizzy.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
South African Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less fizzy.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less fizzy.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less fizzy.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- 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.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Chilean Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Chilean Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
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.
Txakoli
Txakoli scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Hondarrabi Zuri
Hondarrabi Zuri scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Jacquère
Jacquère scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and stiller.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and lighter in alcohol.
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.
Alpine white
Alpine white scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and lighter in alcohol.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Spätlese
Spätlese scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and lighter in alcohol.
Melon de Bourgogne
Melon de Bourgogne scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Chilean Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
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.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Chilean Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
New Zealand Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Kisi
Kisi scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Istrian Malvazija
Istrian Malvazija scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Brda Rebula
Brda Rebula scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and lighter in alcohol.
Dry Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and lighter in alcohol.
Vouvray
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Greco di Tufo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
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 stiller, and less oaky.
Condrieu
Condrieu scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Viognier
Viognier scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Cava
curatedA comparably priced sparkling wine made by a different method.
Expect: Drier and more savoury, with bready autolytic character from bottle fermentation.
Franciacorta
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and less oaky.
Méthode Cap Classique
Méthode Cap Classique scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and less oaky.
Champagne
Champagne scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and less oaky.
The still version
Moves from sparkling to still while keeping the grape and flavour family intact.
Friuli white
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
White Burgundy
White Burgundy scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Australian Chardonnay
Australian Chardonnay scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
New Zealand Chardonnay
New Zealand Chardonnay scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Similar but drier
Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Chilean Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Vin Santo
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and fuller and richer.
Marsala
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and stronger and warmer.
White Port
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and stronger and warmer.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and lighter in alcohol.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Chilean Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Condrieu
Condrieu scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Viognier
Viognier scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
curatedFor someone who likes Prosecco’s gentle fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.
Expect: Much sweeter and more overtly grapey, at lower alcohol.
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 Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and lighter.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and lighter.
Silvaner
Silvaner scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Condrieu
Condrieu scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Viognier
Viognier scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Torrontés
Torrontés scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Similar but less floral
Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Chilean Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and more savoury.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and more savoury.
Savennières
Savennières scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Vin Jaune
Vin Jaune scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Pošip
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Condrieu
Condrieu scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less oaky.
Viognier
Viognier scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, 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.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
South African Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and fresher and more acidic.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, 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, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Chilean Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
New Zealand Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and lighter in alcohol.
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, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Chilean Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
New Zealand Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and lighter in alcohol.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.
South African Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and fresher and more acidic.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be stiller, 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.