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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 buttery or thick, too tropical or sweet-smelling and too sharp or lemony.

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.

Istrian Malvazija

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 buttery or thick.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
A little less sharp or lemony.

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 buttery or thick.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Sercial

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

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

Fiano

curated

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

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

Roussanne

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

Keeps the full body and weight.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.
About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
Substantially less sharp or lemony.

Pecorino

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 buttery or thick.
About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Assyrtiko

curated

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

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

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Istrian Malvazija

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Sercial

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

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

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.

Istrian Malvazija

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Sercial

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

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

Roussanne

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

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

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.

Istrian Malvazija

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Pinot Gris

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

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

Savatiano

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

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

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.

Etna Bianco

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Carricante

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Trebbiano Spoletino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 rounder and creamier in texture.

Viognier

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

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

Pedro Ximénez

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

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

Roussanne

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

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

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 rounder and creamier in texture, and softer and rounder.

Douro white

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

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

White Burgundy

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

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

Encruzado

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

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Istrian Malvazija

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.

Kisi

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

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

Similar but fresher

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

Assyrtiko

curated

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

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

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

Greco di Tufo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Savennières

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but softer

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

Roussanne

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

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

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.

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Malagousia

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

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

The sparkling version

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

English sparkling wine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Crémant

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Cava

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Champagne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Similar but sweeter

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

Sercial

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

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

Albana

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Welschriesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Pinot Gris

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

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

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 neutral and subtle.

Sercial

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

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

Pecorino

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Clairette

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

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

White Burgundy

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

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

Friuli white

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

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

California Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chardonnay

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

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Roussanne

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

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.

Malagousia

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

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

Aidani

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

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

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

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Palomino Fino

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

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

Chasselas

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 rounder and creamier in texture, and softer and rounder.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.

Malagousia

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

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

Aidani

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

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Sercial

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

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

Savennières

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

White Burgundy

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

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

Friuli white

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

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

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 softer and rounder.

Petit Manseng

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Gewürztraminer

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

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

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 neutral and subtle.

White Burgundy

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

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

Chardonnay

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

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

Grüner Veltliner

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Something more adventurous

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

Istrian Malvazija

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Sercial

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

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

Roussanne

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

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

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.

Istrian Malvazija

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Sercial

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

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

Roussanne

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

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

A step up

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

White Burgundy

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

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

South African Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

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.