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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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That it is properly dry

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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 keeping that it is properly dry.

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.

Albariño

curated

Both are saline, citrusy whites made for seafood.

Keeps that it is properly dry.

Picpoul

curated

A comparably lean, saline southern French white.

Keeps that it is properly dry.

Vermentino

Both are made from vermentino, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Keeps that it is properly dry.

Verdicchio

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.

Soave

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.

Catarratto

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Albariño

curated

Both are saline, citrusy whites made for seafood.

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

Picpoul

curated

A comparably lean, saline southern French white.

Expect: Sharper and more citric.

Vermentino

Both are made from vermentino, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Verdicchio

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

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

Verdicchio

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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

Soave

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

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

Alpine white

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

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

Colombard

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

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

Gavi

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

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

Hondarrabi Zuri

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

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

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.

Alpine white

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

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

Colombard

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

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

Hondarrabi Zuri

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

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

Hunter Valley Semillon

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

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Antão Vaz

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and softer and rounder.

Assyrtiko

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

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

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

Austrian Riesling

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

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

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.

Verdicchio

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and rounder and creamier in texture.

White Bordeaux

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

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

Vermentino

Both are made from vermentino, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Chosen because you asked for something less tannic.

Friulano

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

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Brda Rebula

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

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

Friuli white

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fuller and richer.

Istrian Malvazija

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and broader and softer.

Kisi

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fuller and richer.

Similar but fresher

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

Albariño

curated

Both are saline, citrusy whites made for seafood.

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

Aligoté

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

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

Alpine white

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

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

Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço)

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Similar but softer

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

Antão Vaz

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fuller and richer.

Arneis

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

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

Auxerrois

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

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

Chasselas

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

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

The sparkling version

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

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Muscadet

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Hondarrabi Zuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and lighter.

Txakoli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and lighter.

Similar but sweeter

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

Garganega

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

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

Grechetto

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

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

Pinot Gris

Both come from the same country.

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

Slavonian Graševina

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Altesse

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Antão Vaz

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fuller and richer.

Arinto

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

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

Arneis

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

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Australian Chardonnay

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

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

Chardonnay

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

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

Chilean Chardonnay

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

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

Dry Furmint

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

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Albariño

curated

Both are saline, citrusy whites made for seafood.

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

Australian Riesling

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

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

Falanghina

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

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

Grillo

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

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

Similar but more restrained

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

Franken Silvaner

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

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

Gavi

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

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

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and more fruit-driven.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green.

Similar but more floral

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

Albariño

curated

Both are saline, citrusy whites made for seafood.

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

Arneis

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

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

Athiri

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

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

Australian Riesling

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

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Franken Silvaner

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

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

Savennières

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fuller and richer.

Vin Jaune

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

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

Palomino Fino

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and riper and less green.

Similar but fruitier

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

Albariño

curated

Both are saline, citrusy whites made for seafood.

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

Antão Vaz

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and fuller and richer.

Avesso

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

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

Falanghina

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

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

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, somewhere else

Holds the variety constant and changes the place, which is often a bigger change than swapping the grape.

Provence rosé

Both are made from vermentino, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

Same grape, cooler climate

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

Vermentino

Both are made from vermentino, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fuller and richer.

Provence rosé

Both are made from vermentino, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

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

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Vermentino

Both are made from vermentino, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

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

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.

Albariño

curated

Both are saline, citrusy whites made for seafood.

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

Grüner Veltliner

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

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

Chablis

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

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

Pinot Grigio

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

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

Something more adventurous

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

Vermentino

Both are made from vermentino, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Verdicchio

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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

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.

Vermentino

Both are made from vermentino, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Verdicchio

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

Expect: Expect it to be riper and less green, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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

A step up

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

Australian Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and riper and less green.

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and riper and less green.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and riper and less green.

White Burgundy

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and riper and less green.

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.