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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.
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 that the fruit is not covered in oak and how light and easy it feels, while moving away from too floral or soapy.
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.
Poulsard
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Keeps how light and easy it feels.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Grolleau
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
País
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Portugieser
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Tibouren
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Molinara
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Valpolicella
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 some of how light and easy it feels, though less of it.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
English still Pinot Noir
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
- Keeps how light and easy it feels.
- About as floral or soapy as the wine you started from.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Poulsard
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and stronger and warmer.
Grolleau
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
País
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Portugieser
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Poulsard
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and stronger and warmer.
Grolleau
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
País
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Portugieser
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
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.
Poulsard
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and stronger and warmer.
English still Pinot Noir
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more floral.
Grolleau
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Molinara
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, 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.
Hunter Valley Semillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.
Grolleau
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
English still Pinot Noir
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more floral.
Poulsard
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and less floral.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Grolleau
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Portugieser
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Tibouren
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Molinara
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Similar but less tannic
For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.
Jacquère
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fresher and more acidic.
Hondarrabi Zuri
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more sparkling.
Koshu
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fuller and richer.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Colorino
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Fer Servadou
Fer Servadou scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Mondeuse Noire
Mondeuse Noire scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Rondinella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Molinara
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fuller and richer.
English still Pinot Noir
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more floral.
Mondeuse Noire
Mondeuse Noire scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Portugieser
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
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 more oaky.
Canaiolo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more floral.
Tinta Barroca
Tinta Barroca scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stronger and warmer.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Lambrusco
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more floral.
Sparkling Shiraz
Sparkling Shiraz scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more oaky.
Txakoli
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and stiller.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Grolleau
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Portugieser
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Rondinella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fuller and richer.
País
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fuller and richer.
Dolcetto
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more oaky.
Muscat Bailey A
Muscat Bailey A scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more oaky.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Gamay
curatedBoth are pale, light, chillable reds.
Expect: More structure and darker fruit.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more oaky.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more oaky.
Poulsard
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and stronger and warmer.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Jacquère
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fresher and more acidic.
Koshu
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fuller and richer.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Pinot Grigio
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stronger and warmer.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Frappato
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and fuller and richer.
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and fuller and richer.
Poulsard
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and stronger and warmer.
English still Pinot Noir
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and more oaky.
Similar but less floral
Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.
Poulsard
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and stronger and warmer.
Grolleau
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fuller and richer.
País
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fuller and richer.
Portugieser
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fuller and richer.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Poulsard
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and stronger and warmer.
País
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Tibouren
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
English still Pinot Noir
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more floral.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Cinsault
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more floral.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Rondo
Rondo scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Fer Servadou
Fer Servadou scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
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.
Beaujolais
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fuller and richer.
Gamay
curatedBoth are pale, light, chillable reds.
Expect: More structure and darker fruit.
Chianti
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stronger and warmer.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more oaky.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Poulsard
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and stronger and warmer.
Grolleau
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
País
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Portugieser
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, 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.
Poulsard
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and stronger and warmer.
Grolleau
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
País
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
Portugieser
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less floral.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Chianti
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stronger and warmer.
Beaujolais
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more oaky.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc scores closest to Schiava across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more oaky.
Barbera
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, 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.