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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 light or thin, too tropical or sweet-smelling and too floral or soapy.
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.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Douro white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Greco di Tufo
Both sit in the same style family.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Encruzado
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Both sit in the same style family.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Palomino Fino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- A little less light or thin.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Douro white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Greco di Tufo
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Douro white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Greco di Tufo
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
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.
Koshu
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Trebbiano Toscano
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Muscadet
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Melon de Bourgogne
Melon de Bourgogne 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.
Koshu
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Trebbiano Toscano
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Muscadet
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Melon de Bourgogne
Melon de Bourgogne scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Greco di Tufo
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Douro white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
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.
Douro white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Greco di Tufo
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Encruzado
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Kisi
Kisi scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Istrian Malvazija
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Rkatsiteli
Rkatsiteli scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Douro white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Encruzado
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and softer and rounder.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and softer and rounder.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.
Palomino Fino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and softer and rounder.
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 fruitier.
English sparkling wine
English sparkling wine scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Crémant
Crémant scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Corpinnat
Corpinnat scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Marsala
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Vin Santo
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Recioto della Valpolicella
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Sémillon
Sémillon scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
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.
Palomino Fino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less floral.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Chasselas
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less floral.
Greco
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Roussanne
Roussanne scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Vin Jaune
Vin Jaune scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
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.
Malagousia
Malagousia 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.
Palomino Fino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less floral.
Chasselas
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less floral.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less floral.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less floral.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Malagousia
Malagousia scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and more aromatic.
Clairette
Clairette scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and lighter.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more floral.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Similar but less floral
Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
Greco di Tufo
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
Douro white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and lighter.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Palomino Fino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less floral.
Savennières
Savennières scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Chasselas
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less floral.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Pošip
Pošip scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Antão Vaz
Antão Vaz scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Wachau Grüner Veltliner
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Malvasia
Malvasia scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
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.
Same grape, warmer climate
Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher 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.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Douro white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Greco di Tufo
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Encruzado
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, 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.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Douro white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Greco di Tufo
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Encruzado
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, 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 lighter, and fruitier.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher and more acidic.
Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.
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.