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Wines like Verdicchio

One of Italy’s most structured and ageworthy whites, from the Marche — citrus, almond and real texture. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Verdicchio?

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 creamy, rounded texture That it is properly dry

But it’s a bit…

too sharp or lemony too light or thin too alcoholic or warming too buttery or thick too savoury or funky too austere

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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.
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 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 moving away from too light or thin, too austere and too buttery or thick.

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.

Petit Manseng

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

Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less austere.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.

Petite Arvine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

A little less light or thin.
Substantially less austere.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

A little less light or thin.
Substantially less austere.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

About as light or thin as the wine you started from.
Substantially less austere.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Bual

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less austere.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.

Valais Petite Arvine

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

A little less light or thin.
Substantially less austere.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Malvasia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less austere.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.

Albana

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

About as light or thin as the wine you started from.
Substantially less austere.
A little less buttery or thick.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Petit Manseng

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

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

Petite Arvine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Petit Manseng

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

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

Petite Arvine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

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.

Riesling

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

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.

Finger Lakes Riesling

Finger Lakes Riesling scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Vinho Verde

Both sit in the same style family.

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.

Spätlese

Spätlese scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.

Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Vinho Verde

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Mosel Riesling

Mosel Riesling scores closest to Verdicchio 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.

Petit Manseng

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Bual

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and sweeter.

Pedro Ximénez

Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.

Petit Manseng

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

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

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Bual

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and sweeter.

Petite Arvine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 softer and rounder, and lighter.

Albana

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

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

Kisi

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Brda Rebula

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Similar but fresher

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

Petit Manseng

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

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

Petite Arvine

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

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

Furmint

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

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Similar but softer

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Malvasia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Gewürztraminer

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

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

The sparkling version

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Crémant

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

English sparkling wine

English sparkling wine scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Austrian Sekt

Austrian Sekt scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Similar but sweeter

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

Madeira

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

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

Petit Manseng

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

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

Petite Arvine

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

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

Furmint

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

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

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.

Petit Manseng

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

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

Petite Arvine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Bual

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and sweeter.

Malvasia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

California Chardonnay

California Chardonnay scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sémillon

Sémillon scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Scheurebe

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Petit Manseng

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

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

Muscat of Alexandria

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Petite Arvine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 rounder and creamier in texture.

Trebbiano Toscano

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Silvaner

Silvaner scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Similar but more floral

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

Alsace Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Scheurebe

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Spätlese

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Muscat of Alexandria

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Vin Jaune

Vin Jaune scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Savennières

Savennières scores closest to Verdicchio 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.

Similar but fruitier

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

Petit Manseng

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

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

Petite Arvine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Spätlese

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.

Malvasia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, cooler climate

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

Soave Classico

curated

Both are textured, almond-inflected Italian whites with ageing capacity.

Expect: Rounder and less acidic.

Soave

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Trebbiano di Soave

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Soave Classico

curated

Both are textured, almond-inflected Italian whites with ageing capacity.

Expect: Rounder and less acidic.

Soave

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

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.

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chablis

curated

Comparable lean, mineral, unoaked structure.

Expect: More citrus and chalk, less almond.

Santorini Assyrtiko

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

South African Chenin Blanc

South African Chenin Blanc scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Something more adventurous

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

Petit Manseng

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

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

Petite Arvine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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.

Petit Manseng

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

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

Petite Arvine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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.

Santorini Assyrtiko

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

South African Chenin Blanc

South African Chenin Blanc scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Australian Chardonnay

Australian Chardonnay scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

White Burgundy

White Burgundy scores closest to Verdicchio across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

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.