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Wines like Vidiano

A Cretan white variety brought back from near-extinction, making full-bodied wines with stone fruit and a waxy weight. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Vidiano?

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…

How full and weighty it is The creamy, rounded texture That it is properly dry

But it’s a bit…

too tropical or sweet-smelling too sharp or lemony too heavy too buttery or thick too savoury or funky too austere

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What these words mean

The tropical fruit: Passionfruit, mango, pineapple, guava. It comes from riper fruit and warmer sites, and it is the difference between Marlborough and Sancerre in the same grape.
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 full and weighty it is: Body is how much the wine seems to fill your mouth — the difference between skimmed and whole milk. It comes mostly from alcohol and ripeness.
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 keeping the full body and weight, while moving away from too sharp or lemony, too savoury or funky and too tropical or sweet-smelling.

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.

Roussanne

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

Keeps the full body and weight.
Substantially less sharp or lemony.
A little less savoury or funky.
About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.

Malvazija Istarska

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

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less sharp or lemony.
A little less savoury or funky.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Pošip

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

Keeps the full body and weight.
A little less sharp or lemony.
A little less savoury or funky.
About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.

Fiano

curated

A close match in weight, apricot-and-almond flavour and gently waxy texture.

Keeps the full body and weight.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
About as savoury or funky as the wine you started from.
About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.

Antão Vaz

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

Keeps the full body and weight.
A little less sharp or lemony.
A little less savoury or funky.
About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.

Clairette

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

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less sharp or lemony.
A little less savoury or funky.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Pinot Gris

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

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less sharp or lemony.
A little less savoury or funky.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Roero Arneis

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

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less sharp or lemony.
A little less savoury or funky.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Roussanne

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Pošip

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

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

Fiano

curated

A close match in weight, apricot-and-almond flavour and gently waxy texture.

Expect: Fiano is a little more mineral and nutty.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Roussanne

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Pošip

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

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

Antão Vaz

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

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

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.

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Roero Arneis

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

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

Treixadura

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

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

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.

Pinot Blanc

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

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

Bical

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chardonnay

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

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

Albana

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Viognier

Viognier scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Pedro Ximénez

Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, 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.

Roussanne

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

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Marsanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pošip

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

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Malvasia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fresher

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

Štajerska Šipon

Štajerska Šipon scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Šipon

Šipon scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Assyrtiko

curated

Both come from the same country.

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

Cortese

Cortese scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Similar but softer

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Marsanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Roussanne

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

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

California Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Crémant

Crémant scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Franciacorta

Franciacorta scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Sémillon

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

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

Malvasia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Albana

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Antão Vaz

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

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

Clairette

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

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

Treixadura

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

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

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 fruitier, and more savoury.

Sémillon

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

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

Chardonnay

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

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

Chilean Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Roussanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Malagousia

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

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more restrained

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

Sémillon

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

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

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Chasselas

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Similar but more floral

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

Roussanne

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

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

Malagousia

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

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Clairette

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

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Franken Silvaner

Franken Silvaner scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Savennières

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

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

Friuli white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Muscat of Alexandria

Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Petit Manseng

Petit Manseng scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.

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

Chardonnay

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

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

California Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pinot Grigio

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Something more adventurous

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

Roussanne

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Pošip

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

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

Antão Vaz

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

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

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.

Roussanne

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Pošip

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

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

Antão Vaz

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

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

A step up

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

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chardonnay

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

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

South African Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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.