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Wines like Roero Arneis
Piedmont’s soft, pear-and-almond white, rescued from near-extinction in the 1970s. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Roero Arneis?
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.
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.
- 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.
- That it is not too strong
- Alcohol you notice as warmth at the back of the throat. Some people find it a pleasant part of a big red and some find it tiring.
- 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 floral character
- Rose, violet, elderflower, orange blossom.
- 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 moving away from too floral or soapy, too austere, too tropical or sweet-smelling, too light or thin and too alcoholic or warming.
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.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
- Substantially less austere.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
- Substantially less austere.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
- Substantially less austere.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Sémillon
Sémillon scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
- Substantially less austere.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
- About as light or thin as the wine you started from.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
Sercial
Sercial scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- A little less light or thin.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as floral or soapy as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less austere.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Friuli white
Both come from the same country.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
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.
Trebbiano Toscano
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Koshu
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Seyval Blanc
Seyval Blanc scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
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
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Vidal
Vidal scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Koshu
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Pedro Ximénez
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
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.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
Sémillon
Sémillon scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Friuli white
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Albana
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Kisi
Kisi scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Friuli white
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Greco di Tufo
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and drier.
Douro white
Douro white scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
White Burgundy
White Burgundy scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Blanc scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Marsanne
Marsanne scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Cava
Cava scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
English sparkling wine
English sparkling wine scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Crémant
Crémant scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Corpinnat
Corpinnat scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Marsala
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
White Port
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Madeira
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher and more acidic.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, 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.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
Sercial
Sercial scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
Sémillon
Sémillon scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Friuli white
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
White Burgundy
White Burgundy scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Roussanne
Roussanne scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and drier.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
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.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Silvaner
Silvaner scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Chasselas
Chasselas scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and more aromatic.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and more aromatic.
Condrieu
Condrieu scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and more aromatic.
Viognier
Viognier scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and more aromatic.
Similar but less floral
Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less floral.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less floral.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Savennières
Savennières scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Sercial
Sercial scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Friuli white
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Malvasia
Malvasia scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Petit Manseng
Petit Manseng scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
Change the place
Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.
Same grape, cooler climate
Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.
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.
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.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
White Burgundy
White Burgundy scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
Sémillon
Sémillon scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
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.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.
Sémillon
Sémillon scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
White Burgundy
White Burgundy scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Australian Chardonnay
Australian Chardonnay scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
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.