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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.

I like…

How light it is The bubbles That it is not oaky The floral character

But it’s a bit…

too tropical or sweet-smelling too light or thin too alcoholic or warming too fizzy too plain or too simple too floral or soapy

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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 the floral, perfumed side, while moving away from too alcoholic or warming, too plain or too simple and too fizzy.

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.

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less fizzy.

Fiano

Both come from the same country.

Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less fizzy.

Fiano di Avellino

Both come from the same country.

Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less fizzy.

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Keeps the floral, perfumed side.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less fizzy.

Viognier

Viognier scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Keeps the floral, perfumed side.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less fizzy.

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less fizzy.

Roussanne

Roussanne scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less fizzy.

Friuli white

Both come from the same country.

Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less fizzy.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Fiano

Both come from the same country.

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

Fiano di Avellino

Both come from the same country.

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.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Fiano

Both come from the same country.

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

Fiano di Avellino

Both come from the same country.

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.

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.

Kabinett

Kabinett scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Mosel Riesling

Mosel Riesling scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Txakoli

Txakoli scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Hondarrabi Zuri

Hondarrabi Zuri scores closest to Glera 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.

Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Spätlese

Spätlese scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Mantinia Moschofilero

Mantinia Moschofilero scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Moschofilero

Moschofilero scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Fiano

Both come from the same country.

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

Fiano di Avellino

Both come from the same country.

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, 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.

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Fiano

Both come from the same country.

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

Fiano di Avellino

Both come from the same country.

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.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Friuli white

Both come from the same country.

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

Mtsvane Kakhuri scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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 floral.

Similar but fresher

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Alsace Riesling

Alsace Riesling scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

English Bacchus

English Bacchus scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Bacchus

Bacchus scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but softer

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

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.

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer 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.

Vouvray

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

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

Prosecco

Both are made from glera, and both come from the same country.

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

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

Both are made from glera, and both come from the same country.

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

Moscato d’Asti

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

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

The still version

Moves from sparkling to still while keeping the grape and flavour family intact.

Moscatel de Setúbal

Moscatel de Setúbal scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and fuller and richer.

Marsala

Both come from the same country.

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

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.

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Fiano

Both come from the same country.

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

Fiano di Avellino

Both come from the same country.

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

Amontillado sherry

Amontillado sherry scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Roussanne

Roussanne scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Moscatel de Setúbal

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and sweeter.

Pedro Ximénez sherry

Pedro Ximénez sherry scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Marsala

Both come from the same country.

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Friuli white

Both come from the same country.

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.

White Burgundy

White Burgundy scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Chilean Chardonnay

Chilean Chardonnay scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

curated

For someone who likes Prosecco’s gentle fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.

Expect: Much sweeter and more overtly grapey, at lower alcohol.

Torrontés

Torrontés scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, 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.

Sémillon

Sémillon scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Gavi

Both come from the same country.

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

Both come from the same country.

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

Both come from the same country.

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

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 more floral.

Viognier

Viognier scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Torrontés

Torrontés 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.

Similar but less floral

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Fiano

Both come from the same country.

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

Fiano di Avellino

Both come from the same country.

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.

Similar but more savoury

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Savennières

Savennières scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but fruitier

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

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.

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris 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.

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.

English Bacchus

English Bacchus scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Australian Chardonnay

Australian Chardonnay scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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.

South African Chenin Blanc

South African Chenin Blanc scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Fiano

Both come from the same country.

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

Fiano di Avellino

Both come from the same country.

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.

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.

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Fiano

Both come from the same country.

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

Fiano di Avellino

Both come from the same country.

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.

A step up

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

Australian Chardonnay

Australian Chardonnay scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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.

South African Chenin Blanc

South African Chenin Blanc scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc scores closest to Glera across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.