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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 creamy, rounded mouthfeel and that it is properly dry, while moving away from too tropical or sweet-smelling and too austere.

You said you like the creamy, rounded mouthfeel and that it is too tropical or sweet-smelling. Both are about acidity, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
You said you like that it is properly dry and that it is too austere. Both are about sweetness, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.

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.

Sémillon

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less austere.

Chenin Blanc

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less austere.

Trebbiano Toscano

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

Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less austere.

Albana

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

Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less austere.

Grechetto

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Has some of that it is properly dry, though less of it.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less austere.

Welschriesling

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

Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less austere.

Seyval Blanc

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

Has some of the creamy, rounded mouthfeel, though less of it.
Has some of that it is properly dry, though less of it.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less austere.

Assyrtiko

curated

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Keeps that it is properly dry.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
About as austere as the wine you started from.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Sémillon

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

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

Chenin Blanc

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

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

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Albana

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, 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.

Sémillon

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

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

Chenin Blanc

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

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

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Albana

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, 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.

Sémillon

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

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

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Chenin Blanc

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

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

Seyval Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Seyval Blanc

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

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

Vouvray

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

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

Furmint

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

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

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 more aromatic, and fruitier.

Viognier

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

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

Pedro Ximénez

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.

Sémillon

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

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

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.

Sémillon

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

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

Chenin Blanc

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

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

Grechetto

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

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

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Albana

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

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

Rkatsiteli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Friuli white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

Similar but fresher

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Assyrtiko

curated

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

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

English still white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but softer

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

California Chardonnay

California Chardonnay scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Malvasia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Marsanne

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

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

The sparkling version

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

Corpinnat

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Cava

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Franciacorta

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

Méthode Cap Classique

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

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 oaky.

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Chenin Blanc

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

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

Albana

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

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

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.

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Grechetto

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

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

Albana

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

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

Welschriesling

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

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Sémillon

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.

Chenin Blanc

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

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

California Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Hárslevelű

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Aidani

Both come from the same country.

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Vidiano across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Roussanne

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

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

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 oaky.

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Seyval Blanc

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

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

Silvaner

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

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

Similar but more floral

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

Welschriesling

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

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

Hárslevelű

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Aidani

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

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

Chenin Blanc

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

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Savennières

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Franken Silvaner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

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

Assyrtiko

curated

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.

Similar but fruitier

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

Petit Manseng

Petit Manseng 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 more aromatic.

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.

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.

Chenin Blanc

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

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

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Sémillon

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

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

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Albana

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

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

Grechetto

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.

Sémillon

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

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

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Albana

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

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

Grechetto

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

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.