If you like this, try…
Wines like Négrette
The distinctive violet-scented variety of Fronton in south-west France. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
Refine
What do you like about Négrette?
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 rich dark fruit
- Blackberry, plum, black cherry — fruit that tastes ripe and generous rather than tart. It comes from warm-climate ripening and it is what most people mean when they call a red "fruity".
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 keeping the floral, perfumed side, the rich, ripe dark fruit and that the fruit is not covered in oak, while moving away from too austere.
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.
Dornfelder
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
- Keeps the rich, ripe dark fruit.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less austere.
Frappato
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the floral, perfumed side.
- Keeps the rich, ripe dark fruit.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
Touriga Franca
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Keeps the rich, ripe dark fruit.
- Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less austere.
Tinta Barroca
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
- Keeps the rich, ripe dark fruit.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less austere.
Touriga Nacional
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the floral, perfumed side.
- Keeps the rich, ripe dark fruit.
- Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less austere.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
- Keeps the rich, ripe dark fruit.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less austere.
Graciano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Keeps the rich, ripe dark fruit.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
Tinto Cão
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
- Has some of the rich, ripe dark fruit, though less of it.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less austere.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Dornfelder
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Frappato
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Touriga Franca
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Tinta Barroca
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fuller and richer.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Dornfelder
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Frappato
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Touriga Franca
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Tinta Barroca
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fuller and richer.
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.
Frappato
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Cinsault
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Schiava
Schiava scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Grolleau
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and drier.
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.
Dornfelder
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Frappato
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more sparkling.
Pinot Meunier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Touriga Franca
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Touriga Nacional
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Tinta Barroca
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral.
Australian Grenache
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Similar but less tannic
For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.
Tinta Negra
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more savoury.
Pinot Meunier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Cinsault
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less tannic and softer.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Touriga Nacional
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Touriga Franca
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Graciano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Tinto Cão
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more restrained in fruit.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Dornfelder
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Frappato
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more sparkling.
Graciano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less tannic and softer.
Muscat of Alexandria
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less floral.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
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.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and stiller.
Sparkling Shiraz
Sparkling Shiraz scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
Asti
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Touriga Franca
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Touriga Nacional
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Tinta Barroca
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fuller and richer.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more sparkling.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Touriga Franca
Touriga Franca scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Nacional scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Australian Grenache
Australian Grenache scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Uco Valley Malbec
Uco Valley Malbec scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and drier.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Scheurebe
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more aromatic.
Muscat of Alexandria
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less floral.
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.
Dornfelder
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and drier.
Touriga Franca
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Tinta Barroca
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more aromatic.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more sparkling.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
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.
Frappato
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Touriga Nacional
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Touriga Franca
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Uco Valley Malbec
Uco Valley Malbec scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Similar but less floral
Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.
Dornfelder
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and drier.
Touriga Franca
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Tinta Barroca
Tinta Barroca scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fuller and richer.
Pinot Meunier
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and drier.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Cru Beaujolais
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more savoury.
Tinta Negra
Tinta Negra scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and less floral.
Uco Valley Malbec
Uco Valley Malbec scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Dão
Dão scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and drier.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less tannic and softer.
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less tannic and softer.
Zinfandel
Zinfandel scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
Primitivo
Primitivo scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more 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.
Cru Beaujolais
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Gamay
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Beaujolais
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Cabernet Franc
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Dornfelder
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Frappato
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Touriga Franca
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Tinta Barroca
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fuller and richer.
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.
Dornfelder
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Frappato
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Touriga Franca
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Tinta Barroca
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fuller and richer.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Grenache
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
Argentine Malbec
Argentine Malbec scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Malbec
Malbec scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more oaky.
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.
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.