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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 that it is properly dry, while moving away from too buttery or thick, too heavy 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.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
A little less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
A little less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Pinot Blanc

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
A little less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Pinot Grigio

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Gavi

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Cortese

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Koshu

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Melon de Bourgogne

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.
Substantially 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.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven.

Pinot Grigio

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and leaner and more cutting.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven.

Pinot Grigio

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and leaner and more cutting.

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.

Cortese

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

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

Gavi

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

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

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven.

Pinot Grigio

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and leaner and more cutting.

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.

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Muscadet

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

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

Gavi

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

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

Cortese

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

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

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.

Chardonnay

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

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

Assyrtiko

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The Greek white most people know, and the obvious anchor for exploring Crete.

Expect: Vidiano is far less austere — rounder, stone-fruited and much lower in acidity.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Expect: Chosen because you asked for something fuller.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Expect: Chosen because you asked for something fuller.

Similar but less tannic

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Expect: Chosen because you asked for something less tannic.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Expect: Chosen because you asked for something less tannic.

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven.

Pinot Grigio

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and leaner and more cutting.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Koshu

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more restrained in fruit.

Istrian Malvazija

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

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

Brda Rebula

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

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

Tsolikouri

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and less oaky.

Similar but fresher

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

Gavi

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

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

Cortese

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

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

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Muscadet

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but softer

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

Auxerrois

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

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

Marsanne

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

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

Roussanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pošip

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

The sparkling version

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

Crémant

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

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

English sparkling wine

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

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

Cava

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

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

English Blanc de Blancs

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and lighter.

Similar but sweeter

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

Seyval Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and lighter.

Garganega

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

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

Slavonian Graševina

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

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

English sparkling wine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Pinot Grigio

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and leaner and more cutting.

Cortese

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

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

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Muscadet

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

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

White Bordeaux

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

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

Chardonnay

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

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

Sémillon

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

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

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Sancerre

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pouilly-Fumé

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Albariño

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, 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 d’Abruzzo

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

Expect: Chosen because you asked for something more restrained.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Expect: Chosen because you asked for something more restrained.

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven.

Gavi

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

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

Similar but more floral

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

Sancerre

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Soave

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic.

Albariño

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 softer and rounder, and more herbal and green.

Muscadet

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more restrained in fruit.

Chablis

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

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

Etna Bianco

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

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains 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 sweeter.

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 Grigio

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and leaner and more cutting.

Chablis

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

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

Grüner Veltliner

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

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

Pouilly-Fumé

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

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

Something more adventurous

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven.

Gavi

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

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

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.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven.

Gavi

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

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

A step up

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

Chablis

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

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

Grüner Veltliner

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

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

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

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.