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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.
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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 that the fruit is not covered in oak and the floral, perfumed side, while moving away from too jammy or sweet-tasting and too soft or too easy.
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.
Dão
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- 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.
- Substantially less jammy or sweet-tasting.
- A little less soft or too easy.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Substantially less jammy or sweet-tasting.
- Substantially less soft or too easy.
Nebbiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Substantially less jammy or sweet-tasting.
- Substantially less soft or too easy.
Cahors
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
- Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
- Substantially less jammy or sweet-tasting.
- A little less soft or too easy.
Barolo
Barolo scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Substantially less jammy or sweet-tasting.
- Substantially less soft or too easy.
Graciano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- About as jammy or sweet-tasting as the wine you started from.
- A little less soft or too easy.
Etna Rosso
Etna Rosso scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
- Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
- Substantially less jammy or sweet-tasting.
- A little less soft or too easy.
Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Mascalese scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
- Has noticeably less of the floral, perfumed side.
- Substantially less jammy or sweet-tasting.
- A little less soft or too easy.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Dão
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more oaky.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Nebbiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Cahors
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Dão
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more oaky.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Nebbiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Cahors
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more 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.
Frappato
Frappato scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fruitier.
Schiava
Schiava scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.
English still Pinot Noir
English still Pinot Noir scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.
Poulsard
Both come from the same country.
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.
Schiava
Schiava scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.
Frappato
Frappato scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fruitier.
Cabernet Franc
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.
Cru Beaujolais
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more oaky.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Petit Verdot
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Nebbiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Uco Valley Malbec
Uco Valley Malbec scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Similar but less tannic
For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.
Pinot Meunier
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.
Tibouren
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.
Cinsault
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Nebbiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Barolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Naoussa Xinomavro
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Nebbiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Dão
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more oaky.
Barolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
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.
Canaiolo
Canaiolo scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.
Malbec
Malbec scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Dão
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more oaky.
Petit Verdot
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, 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
Lambrusco scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
Lambrusco Grasparossa scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.
Dão
Dão scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more oaky.
Barbaresco
Barbaresco scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and stiller.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Tinto Cão
Tinto Cão scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and less tannic and softer.
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Nacional scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fruitier.
Touriga Franca
Touriga Franca scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Dornfelder
Dornfelder scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Barbaresco
Barbaresco scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Dão
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less tannic and softer.
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Petit Verdot
Both come from the same country.
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.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Nebbiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Barolo
Barolo scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Cabernet Franc
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, 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.
Dão
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more oaky.
Cahors
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
Graciano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fruitier.
Etna Rosso
Etna Rosso scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and less tannic and softer.
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.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Nebbiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Barolo
Barolo scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Frappato
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fruitier.
Similar but less floral
Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.
Cahors
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
Dão
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and less tannic and softer.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Nebbiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less floral.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Dão
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and less tannic and softer.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Nebbiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Cahors
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and less floral.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
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.
Graciano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less tannic and softer.
Frappato
Frappato scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fruitier.
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Nacional scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more oaky.
Langhe Nebbiolo
Langhe Nebbiolo scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less tannic and softer.
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.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Nebbiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Barolo
Barolo scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Cabernet Franc
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Dão
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more oaky.
Cahors
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
Graciano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fruitier.
Etna Rosso
Etna Rosso scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.
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.
Dão
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and more oaky.
Cahors
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
Graciano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fruitier.
Etna Rosso
Etna Rosso scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Nebbiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Barolo
Barolo scores closest to Négrette across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Red Bordeaux
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
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.