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Wines like Schiava

A very pale, light Alpine red from Alto Adige, with a distinctive strawberry-and-almond character. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Schiava?

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 bright red fruit How light it is That it is not too strong How smooth and soft it is That it is not oaky

But it’s a bit…

too tart or sour-fruited too light or thin too alcoholic or warming too soft or too easy too plain or too simple too floral or soapy

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What these words mean

The bright red fruit: Raspberry, redcurrant, sour cherry — lighter and sharper than dark fruit, usually from a cooler place or an earlier picking.
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.
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.

Looking for something keeping how light and easy it feels, while moving away from too floral or soapy, too soft or too easy and too plain or too simple.

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.

Blaufränkisch

Blaufränkisch scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less floral or soapy.
A little less soft or too easy.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

Dolcetto

Both come from the same country.

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less floral or soapy.
A little less soft or too easy.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

Valpolicella

Both come from the same country.

Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
Substantially less floral or soapy.
About as soft or too easy as the wine you started from.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

Egri Bikavér

Egri Bikavér scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less floral or soapy.
A little less soft or too easy.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

País

País scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
Substantially less floral or soapy.
About as soft or too easy as the wine you started from.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir

Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less floral or soapy.
A little less soft or too easy.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Both come from the same country.

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less floral or soapy.
A little less soft or too easy.
Substantially less plain or too simple.

English still Pinot Noir

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Keeps how light and easy it feels.
About as floral or soapy as the wine you started from.
About as soft or too easy as the wine you started from.
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.

Blaufränkisch

Blaufränkisch scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Dolcetto

Both come from the same country.

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

Valpolicella

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less oaky.

Egri Bikavér

Egri Bikavér scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Blaufränkisch

Blaufränkisch scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Dolcetto

Both come from the same country.

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

Valpolicella

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less oaky.

Egri Bikavér

Egri Bikavér scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.

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.

English still Pinot Noir

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less oaky.

Poulsard

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, 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.

English still Pinot Noir

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less oaky.

Valpolicella

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less oaky.

Grolleau

Grolleau scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less oaky.

Red Burgundy

Red Burgundy scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Blaufränkisch

Blaufränkisch scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Dolcetto

Both come from the same country.

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

Egri Bikavér

Egri Bikavér scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir

Hemel-en-Aarde Pinot Noir scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, 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.

Blaufränkisch

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Dolcetto

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

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

Valpolicella

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less oaky.

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Both come from the same country.

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Blaufränkisch

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Dolcetto

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

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

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Both come from the same country.

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

Lagrein

Both come from the same country.

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

Similar but fresher

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

Valpolicella

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less oaky.

English still Pinot Noir

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less oaky.

Chianti Classico

Both come from the same country.

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

Chianti

Both come from the same country.

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

Similar but softer

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

Dolcetto

Both come from the same country.

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

Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Syrah

Syrah scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Jumilla Monastrell

Jumilla Monastrell scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

The sparkling version

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

Sparkling Shiraz

Sparkling Shiraz scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Lambrusco Grasparossa

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.

Lambrusco

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.

Blaufränkisch

Blaufränkisch scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Corvina

Both come from the same country.

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

Tinto Cão

Tinto Cão scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.

Sparkling Shiraz

Sparkling Shiraz scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Lambrusco Grasparossa

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Blaufränkisch

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Egri Bikavér

Egri Bikavér scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Both come from the same country.

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

Lagrein

Both come from the same country.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Barbaresco

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more floral.

Nebbiolo

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more floral.

Barolo

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more floral.

Similar but more restrained

For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.

Blaufränkisch

Blaufränkisch scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Dolcetto

Both come from the same country.

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

Valpolicella

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less oaky.

Egri Bikavér

Egri Bikavér scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but more floral

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

Barbaresco

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more floral.

Nebbiolo

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more floral.

Barolo

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more floral.

Langhe Nebbiolo

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and fuller and richer.

Similar but less floral

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

Blaufränkisch

Blaufränkisch scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.

Dolcetto

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.

Valpolicella

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less floral.

Egri Bikavér

Egri Bikavér scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.

Similar but more savoury

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

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Both come from the same country.

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

Chianti Classico

Both come from the same country.

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

Sangiovese

Both come from the same country.

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

Chianti Classico Riserva

Both come from the same country.

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

Similar but fruitier

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

St Laurent

St Laurent scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Beaujolais

Beaujolais scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less oaky.

Zweigelt

Zweigelt scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Fer Servadou

Fer Servadou scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, 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.

Chianti Classico

Both come from the same country.

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

Sangiovese

Both come from the same country.

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

Red Bordeaux

Red Bordeaux scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Blaufränkisch

Blaufränkisch scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Dolcetto

Both come from the same country.

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

Valpolicella

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less oaky.

Egri Bikavér

Egri Bikavér scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.

Blaufränkisch

Blaufränkisch scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Dolcetto

Both come from the same country.

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

Valpolicella

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less oaky.

Egri Bikavér

Egri Bikavér scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

A step up

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

Chianti Classico

Both come from the same country.

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

Sangiovese

Both come from the same country.

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

Red Bordeaux

Red Bordeaux scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.