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Wines like Verdicchio

One of Italy’s most structured and ageworthy white varieties, from the Marche. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Verdicchio?

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 creamy, rounded texture That it is properly dry

But it’s a bit…

too sharp or lemony too light or thin too alcoholic or warming too buttery or thick too savoury or funky too austere

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What these words mean

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 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.
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.
The savoury, meaty side: Leather, olive, cured meat, dried herbs, tobacco. It is what people mean by calling a wine "serious" rather than "fruity", and it comes with age as well as with place.
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 moving away from too savoury or funky, too sharp or lemony and too buttery or thick.

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.

Malvazija Istarska

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

A little less savoury or funky.
A little less sharp or lemony.
A little less buttery or thick.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Substantially less savoury or funky.
A little less sharp or lemony.
A little less buttery or thick.

Garganega

curated

The same variety under another name in Soave, in a gentler style.

About as savoury or funky as the wine you started from.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
A little less buttery or thick.

Aidani

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

A little less savoury or funky.
A little less sharp or lemony.
A little less buttery or thick.

Pinot Gris

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

A little less savoury or funky.
A little less sharp or lemony.
A little less buttery or thick.

Roero Arneis

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

A little less savoury or funky.
A little less sharp or lemony.
A little less buttery or thick.

Arneis

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

A little less savoury or funky.
A little less sharp or lemony.
A little less buttery or thick.

Avesso

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less savoury or funky.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
A little less buttery or thick.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Garganega

curated

The same variety under another name in Soave, in a gentler style.

Expect: Softer and less structured.

Aidani

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Aidani

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Pinot Gris

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

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.

Trebbiano Romagnolo

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fresher.

Müller-Thurgau

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Parellada

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fresher.

Trebbiano Toscano

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

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.

Kabinett

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Colombard

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Loureiro

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Vidal

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Roussanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Malvasia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Similar but less tannic

For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.

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.

Vidal

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Hárslevelű

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Aidani

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Pinot Gris

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Malvazija Istarska

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Albana

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fresher.

Istrian Malvazija

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more savoury.

Similar but fresher

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

Gros Manseng

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Petite Arvine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Štajerska Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Similar but softer

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

Roussanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Malagousia

Malagousia scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Malvasia

Malvasia scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

The sparkling version

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

Glera

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and leaner and more cutting.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Asti

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Sekt

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Similar but sweeter

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

Aidani

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Muscadelle

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Ortega

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Albana

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fresher.

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but less oaky

One of the commonest requests in wine. Strips oak influence while holding grape character and weight.

Malvazija Istarska

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Aidani

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Avesso

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

White Bordeaux

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chardonnay

curated

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Aidani

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Falanghina

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Solaris

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Similar but more restrained

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

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Koshu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pinot Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Cortese

Both come from the same country.

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

Similar but more floral

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Aidani

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Falanghina

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Similar but more savoury

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

Sercial

Sercial scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Retsina

Retsina scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and softer and rounder.

Palomino Fino

Palomino Fino scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and softer and rounder.

Grüner Veltliner

Grüner Veltliner scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Avesso

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Falanghina

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, cooler climate

Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.

Trebbiano di Soave

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fresher.

Soave

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more savoury.

Verdicchio

Both are made from verdicchio, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

Same grape, warmer climate

Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.

Soave Classico

Both come from the same country.

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

Trebbiano di Soave

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Soave

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Verdicchio

Both are made from verdicchio, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

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.

Pinot Gris

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Pinot Grigio

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

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

Chardonnay

curated

Comparable texture and structure in an unoaked frame.

Expect: Rounder and more oak-influenced.

Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Something more adventurous

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Aidani

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Roero Arneis

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

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.

Malvazija Istarska

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Aidani

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Roero Arneis

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

A step up

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

Chardonnay

curated

Comparable texture and structure in an unoaked frame.

Expect: Rounder and more oak-influenced.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

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

White Burgundy

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

Australian Chardonnay scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.