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Wines like Prosecco

Tank-method sparkling wine from Glera: floral, pear-scented and fresh, with none of Champagne’s bready character — by design. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Prosecco?

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…

The citrus and orchard fruit The tropical fruit How light it is The bubbles That it is not oaky The floral character

But it’s a bit…

too sharp or lemony too tropical or sweet-smelling too light or thin too fizzy too plain or too simple too floral or soapy

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What these words mean

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.
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.
How light it is: A wine you can drink without it feeling like a commitment. Usually lower in alcohol as well as lighter in the mouth.
The bubbles: Carbonation, from a light prickle to a full sparkling mousse.
That it is not oaky: No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
The floral character: Rose, violet, elderflower, orange blossom.

Looking for something moving away from too fizzy.

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.

Moscato d’Asti

curated

For someone who likes Prosecco’s fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.

Substantially less fizzy.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

curated

The steep hillside DOCG zone at the heart of the region.

About as fizzy as the wine you started from.

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

About as fizzy as the wine you started from.

Lambrusco

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.

Substantially less fizzy.

Vinho Verde

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less fizzy.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Moscato d’Asti

curated

For someone who likes Prosecco’s fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.

Expect: Much sweeter and grapier, at half the alcohol.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

curated

The steep hillside DOCG zone at the heart of the region.

Expect: More concentration, minerality and finesse.

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Lambrusco

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more neutral and subtle.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Moscato d’Asti

curated

For someone who likes Prosecco’s fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.

Expect: Much sweeter and grapier, at half the alcohol.

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Lambrusco

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more neutral and subtle.

Vinho Verde

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Txakoli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Hondarrabi Zuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Kabinett

Kabinett scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Mosel Riesling

Mosel Riesling scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.

Moscato d’Asti

curated

For someone who likes Prosecco’s fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.

Expect: Much sweeter and grapier, at half the alcohol.

Vinho Verde

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Txakoli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Hondarrabi Zuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

curated

The steep hillside DOCG zone at the heart of the region.

Expect: More concentration, minerality and finesse.

Lambrusco

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Vouvray

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

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

Falanghina

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and drier.

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.

Moscato d’Asti

curated

For someone who likes Prosecco’s fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.

Expect: Much sweeter and grapier, at half the alcohol.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

curated

The steep hillside DOCG zone at the heart of the region.

Expect: More concentration, minerality and finesse.

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Vouvray

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

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Lambrusco

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more neutral and subtle.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

Mtsvane Kakhuri scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and broader and softer.

Rkatsiteli

Rkatsiteli scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Kisi

Kisi scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but fresher

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

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

curated

The steep hillside DOCG zone at the heart of the region.

Expect: More concentration, minerality and finesse.

Vinho Verde

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vouvray

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

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

Lambrusco

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more neutral and subtle.

Similar but softer

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Gewürztraminer

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

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

Palomino Fino

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

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

Grenache Blanc

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

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

The sparkling version

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

Moscato d’Asti

curated

For someone who likes Prosecco’s fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.

Expect: Much sweeter and grapier, at half the alcohol.

Vouvray

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

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

Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Txakoli

Txakoli scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

The still version

Moves from sparkling to still while keeping the grape and flavour family intact.

Moscato d’Asti

curated

For someone who likes Prosecco’s fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.

Expect: Much sweeter and grapier, at half the alcohol.

Vouvray

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

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

Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Txakoli

Txakoli scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Txakoli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Hondarrabi Zuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Melon de Bourgogne

Melon de Bourgogne scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Muscadet

Muscadet scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Moscato d’Asti

curated

For someone who likes Prosecco’s fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.

Expect: Much sweeter and grapier, at half the alcohol.

Vouvray

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

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

Both come from the same country.

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

Riesling

Riesling scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Vouvray

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

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

Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Chardonnay

Chardonnay scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

White Bordeaux

White Bordeaux scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.

Similar but more aromatic

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

Moscato d’Asti

curated

For someone who likes Prosecco’s fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.

Expect: Much sweeter and grapier, at half the alcohol.

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and sweeter.

Mantinia Moschofilero

Mantinia Moschofilero scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, 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.

Vinho Verde

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Lambrusco

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Vouvray

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

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

Txakoli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more floral

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

Moscato d’Asti

curated

For someone who likes Prosecco’s fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.

Expect: Much sweeter and grapier, at half the alcohol.

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and sweeter.

Mantinia Moschofilero

Mantinia Moschofilero scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and drier.

Similar but less floral

Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.

Txakoli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.

Hondarrabi Zuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and less floral.

Vinho Verde

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Lambrusco

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more neutral and subtle.

Similar but more savoury

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

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

curated

The steep hillside DOCG zone at the heart of the region.

Expect: More concentration, minerality and finesse.

Vouvray

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

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

Vinho Verde

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Txakoli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Moscato d’Asti

curated

For someone who likes Prosecco’s fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.

Expect: Much sweeter and grapier, at half the alcohol.

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

curated

The steep hillside DOCG zone at the heart of the region.

Expect: More concentration, minerality and finesse.

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, cooler climate

Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

curated

The steep hillside DOCG zone at the heart of the region.

Expect: More concentration, minerality and finesse.

Same grape, warmer climate

Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

curated

The steep hillside DOCG zone at the heart of the region.

Expect: More concentration, minerality and finesse.

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.

Vinho Verde

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Moscato d’Asti

curated

For someone who likes Prosecco’s fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.

Expect: Much sweeter and grapier, at half the alcohol.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

curated

The steep hillside DOCG zone at the heart of the region.

Expect: More concentration, minerality and finesse.

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Lambrusco

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more neutral and subtle.

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.

Moscato d’Asti

curated

For someone who likes Prosecco’s fruit and wants more perfume and sweetness.

Expect: Much sweeter and grapier, at half the alcohol.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

curated

Both are made from glera, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both sit in the same style family.

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

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Lambrusco

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more neutral and subtle.

A step up

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

Pinot Gris

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and broader and softer.

Australian Riesling

Australian Riesling scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Albariño

Albariño scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

Rías Baixas Albariño scores closest to Prosecco across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.