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Wines like Pedro Ximénez

The grape behind the darkest and sweetest sherry, made from sun-dried grapes. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Pedro Ximénez?

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 tropical fruit How full and weighty it is The creamy, rounded texture That it is not oaky The touch of sweetness

But it’s a bit…

too tropical or sweet-smelling too sharp or lemony too heavy too buttery or thick too plain or too simple too sweet

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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.
The citrus and orchard fruit: Lemon, lime, green apple, pear. The signature of a cool-climate white — quieter and less perfumed than tropical fruit, and a different thing from the acidity it usually travels with.
How full and weighty it is: Body is how much the wine seems to fill your mouth — the difference between skimmed and whole milk. It comes mostly from alcohol and ripeness.
The creamy, rounded texture: A soft, almost dairy-like roundness. In white wine it usually comes from malolactic fermentation or from time on the lees, not from the grape.
That it is not oaky: No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
The touch of sweetness: Actual sugar left in the wine, which is a different thing from tasting fruity. A wine can smell of ripe peach and be completely dry.

Looking for something keeping the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, while moving away from too buttery or thick and too sharp or lemony.

You said you like the creamy, rounded mouthfeel and that it is too buttery or thick. Both are about texture, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
You said you like the creamy, rounded mouthfeel and that it is too buttery or thick. Both are about acidity, 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.

Malvasia

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

Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Malagousia

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

Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Grenache Blanc

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

Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
A little less buttery or thick.
Substantially less sharp or lemony.

Roussanne

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

Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Vidal

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

Has noticeably less of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Gewürztraminer

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
A little less buttery or thick.
A little less sharp or lemony.

California Chardonnay

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Hárslevelű

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

Has noticeably less of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Malagousia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Grenache Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and softer and rounder.

Roussanne

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Malagousia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Grenache Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and softer and rounder.

Roussanne

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

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.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Malagousia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Grenache Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and softer and rounder.

Hárslevelű

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.

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.

Vidal

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.

Hárslevelű

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Malagousia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and leaner and more cutting.

Malvazija Istarska

Malvazija Istarska scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and leaner and more cutting.

Similar but fresher

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

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Malagousia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Pfalz Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.

Roussanne

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

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.

Marsanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Grenache Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.

Condrieu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Viognier

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

The sparkling version

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

Franciacorta

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Méthode Cap Classique

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

California traditional-method sparkling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore scores closest to Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and leaner and more cutting.

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Malagousia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Vidal

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.

Grenache Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

California Chardonnay

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

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Marsanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Condrieu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Malagousia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Gewürztraminer

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.

Roussanne

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Hárslevelű

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.

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 Pedro Ximénez across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher.

Chasselas

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and more restrained in fruit.

Palomino Fino

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and more restrained in fruit.

Silvaner

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher.

Similar but more floral

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

Malagousia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Roussanne

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Hárslevelű

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.

Gewürztraminer

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.

Similar but more savoury

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

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Bual

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.

Soave Classico

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Similar but fruitier

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

Gewürztraminer

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Condrieu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

California Chardonnay

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

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

Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and leaner and more cutting.

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Something more adventurous

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

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Malagousia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Grenache Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and softer and rounder.

Roussanne

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

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.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Malagousia

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Grenache Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and softer and rounder.

Roussanne

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

A step up

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

California Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

White Burgundy

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.

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.