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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 tropical or sweet-smelling, too buttery or thick and too heavy.

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.

Gavi

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

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

Cortese

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

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

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Muscadet

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

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

Chablis

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

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

Brda Rebula

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

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Gavi

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 less oaky.

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Muscadet

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

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Gavi

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 less oaky.

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Muscadet

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

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

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.

Arinto

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

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

Brda Rebula

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more tannic and structured.

Carricante

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

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

Chablis

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

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

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.

Cortese

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

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

Gavi

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Ribolla Gialla

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

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

Rkatsiteli

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Similar but less tannic

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

Gavi

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 less oaky.

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Muscadet

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

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

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 more aromatic.

Trebbiano Spoletino

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

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

Rkatsiteli

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

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

Koshu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fresher

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

Arinto

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

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

Carricante

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

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

Chablis

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

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

Cortese

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

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

Similar but softer

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

Auxerrois

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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.

Grenache Blanc

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

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

Roussanne

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

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

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.

English Blanc de Blancs

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and lighter.

Cava

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

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

Similar but sweeter

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

English sparkling wine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Crémant

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

English still white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and lighter.

Seyval Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and lighter.

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.

Cortese

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more fruit-driven.

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Muscadet

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

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

Arinto

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

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

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

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pouilly-Fumé

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more herbal and green.

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.

Gavi

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 less oaky.

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Muscadet

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

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

Similar but more floral

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

Sancerre

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

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

Albariño

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

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

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

Australian Riesling

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 cleaner and more fruit-focused.

Etna Bianco

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and cleaner and more fruit-focused.

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.

Chablis

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

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

Pinot Grigio

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

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

Grüner Veltliner

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

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

Pouilly-Fumé

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more herbal and green.

Something more adventurous

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

Gavi

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 less oaky.

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Muscadet

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

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

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.

Gavi

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 less oaky.

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Muscadet

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

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

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.

Grüner Veltliner

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

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

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.