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Wines like Vermentino

A saline, citrusy Mediterranean white grown in Sardinia, Liguria, Tuscany and Provence. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Vermentino?

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…

That it is properly dry

But it’s a bit…

too sharp or lemony too light or thin too alcoholic or warming too green or grassy 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 herbal, green side: Grass, blackcurrant leaf, green pepper, mint. It divides people more sharply than almost any other character.
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 light or thin, too savoury or funky and too green or grassy.

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.

Condrieu

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

Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less savoury or funky.
Substantially less green or grassy.

Viognier

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

Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less savoury or funky.
Substantially less green or grassy.

Malvasia

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

Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less savoury or funky.
Substantially less green or grassy.

Pošip

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

Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less savoury or funky.
Substantially less green or grassy.

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less savoury or funky.
Substantially less green or grassy.

Antão Vaz

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

Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less savoury or funky.
Substantially less green or grassy.

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less savoury or funky.
Substantially less green or grassy.

Petit Manseng

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less savoury or funky.
Substantially less green or grassy.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Condrieu

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Pošip

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Condrieu

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Pošip

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

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.

Loureiro

Loureiro scores closest to Vermentino across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Moschofilero

Moschofilero scores closest to Vermentino across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Riesling

Riesling scores closest to Vermentino across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Mantinia Moschofilero

Mantinia Moschofilero scores closest to Vermentino across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

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.

Spätlese

Spätlese scores closest to Vermentino across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.

Loureiro

Loureiro scores closest to Vermentino across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Moschofilero

Moschofilero scores closest to Vermentino across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Riesling

Riesling scores closest to Vermentino across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Condrieu

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Pedro Ximénez

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and more savoury.

Malvasia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

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.

Condrieu

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Pošip

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

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 lighter, and riper and less green.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

Mtsvane Kakhuri scores closest to Vermentino across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Albana

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Similar but fresher

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

Petit Manseng

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Gros Manseng

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Petite Arvine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Dry Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Similar but softer

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

Condrieu

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Pošip

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

The sparkling version

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

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Austrian Sekt

Austrian Sekt scores closest to Vermentino across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Sekt

Sekt scores closest to Vermentino across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Prosecco

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more fruit-driven.

Similar but sweeter

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

Recioto della Valpolicella

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and riper and less green.

Moscatel de Setúbal

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and riper and less green.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Condrieu

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

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.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Antão Vaz

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Malagousia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Petit Manseng

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

California Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Chilean Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Dry Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Similar but more aromatic

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

Condrieu

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Muscat of Alexandria

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Gewürztraminer

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Similar but more restrained

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

Pinot Blanc

Pinot Blanc scores closest to Vermentino across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Sémillon

Sémillon scores closest to Vermentino across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Similar but more floral

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

Condrieu

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Similar but more savoury

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

Savennières

Savennières scores closest to Vermentino across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Friuli white

Both come from the same country.

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

Greco di Tufo

Both come from the same country.

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

Greco

Both come from the same country.

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Condrieu

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and riper and less green.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and riper and less green.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Pošip

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, cooler climate

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

Vermentino

Both are made from vermentino, and both come from the same country.

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

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Vermentino

Both are made from vermentino, and both come from the same country.

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

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

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Albariño

curated

Both are saline, citrusy whites made for seafood.

Expect: More stone fruit and a rounder texture, without the bitter-almond finish.

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Condrieu

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Pošip

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

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.

Condrieu

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fruitier.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

Pošip

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and riper and less green.

A step up

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

South African Chenin Blanc

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

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

California Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

White Burgundy

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

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

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.