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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 tropical or sweet-smelling 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.
Palomino Fino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Chasselas
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
Clairette
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Friulano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
Douro white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
- 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.
Palomino Fino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and softer and rounder.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and more aromatic.
Chasselas
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less floral.
Clairette
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Palomino Fino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and softer and rounder.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and more aromatic.
Chasselas
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less floral.
Clairette
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
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 in alcohol, and fresher and more acidic.
Pinot Grigio
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Trebbiano Toscano
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fresher and more acidic.
Jacquère
Jacquère scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, 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.
Koshu
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fresher and more acidic.
Trebbiano Toscano
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fresher and more acidic.
Muscadet
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fresher and more acidic.
Melon de Bourgogne
Melon de Bourgogne scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fresher and more acidic.
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 in alcohol, and fruitier.
Douro white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Encruzado
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
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.
Palomino Fino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and softer and rounder.
Friulano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Douro white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
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 in alcohol, and fruitier.
Kisi
Kisi scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter in alcohol.
Koshu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fresher and more acidic.
Istrian Malvazija
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Friulano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter in alcohol.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter in alcohol.
Douro white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter in alcohol.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Palomino Fino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and lighter in alcohol.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more aromatic.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and lighter in alcohol.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Cava
Cava scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
English sparkling wine
English sparkling wine scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fresher and more acidic.
English Blanc de Blancs
English Blanc de Blancs scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and more aromatic.
Marsala
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
White Port
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, 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
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and softer and rounder.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and more aromatic.
Chasselas
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less floral.
Clairette
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
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 in alcohol, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter in alcohol.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, 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 in alcohol.
Malagousia
Malagousia scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Aidani
Aidani scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter in alcohol.
Alsace Riesling
Alsace Riesling 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
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and softer and rounder.
Chasselas
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
Pinot Grigio
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
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 in alcohol, and fruitier.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Clairette
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter in alcohol.
Malagousia
Malagousia scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Glera
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more aromatic.
Torrontés
Torrontés scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Similar but less floral
Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.
Palomino Fino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and softer and rounder.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and more aromatic.
Chasselas
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less floral.
Friulano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Palomino Fino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and softer and rounder.
Chasselas
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less floral.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fruitier.
Franken Silvaner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
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 in alcohol.
Antão Vaz
Antão Vaz scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter in alcohol.
Wachau Grüner Veltliner
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Malagousia
Malagousia 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 in alcohol, and fruitier.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter in alcohol.
Pinot Grigio
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Palomino Fino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and softer and rounder.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and more aromatic.
Chasselas
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less floral.
Clairette
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, 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.
Palomino Fino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and softer and rounder.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and more aromatic.
Chasselas
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less floral.
Clairette
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, 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 in alcohol, and fruitier.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter in alcohol.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter in alcohol.
Australian Chardonnay
Australian Chardonnay scores closest to Roero Arneis across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter in alcohol.
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.