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Wines like Furmint

Hungary’s great white variety: high in acid, smoky and structured, and the backbone of both dry Tokaji and Tokaji Aszú. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Furmint?

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 How fresh and crisp it is How full and weighty it is The creamy, rounded texture

But it’s a bit…

too sharp or lemony too sharp or acidic too heavy too buttery or thick too oaky or woody too sweet

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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 fresh and crisp it is: Acidity is what makes your mouth water and makes a wine feel refreshing rather than heavy. It is the single most useful thing to know about your own taste.
How full and weighty it is: Body is how much the wine seems to fill your mouth — the difference between skimmed and whole milk. It comes mostly from alcohol and ripeness.
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 vanilla and oak: Vanilla, toast, coconut, sweet spice, sometimes smoke. It comes from the barrel rather than the grape, which is why the same grape can taste completely different with and without it.
The touch of sweetness: Actual sugar left in the wine, which is a different thing from tasting fruity. A wine can smell of ripe peach and be completely dry.

Looking for something moving away from too sharp or acidic, too buttery or thick and too sweet.

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.

Rheinhessen Riesling

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

Substantially less sharp or acidic.
A little less buttery or thick.
Substantially less sweet.

Verdelho

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

A little less sharp or acidic.
A little less buttery or thick.
Substantially less sweet.

Brda Rebula

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

A little less sharp or acidic.
A little less buttery or thick.
Substantially less sweet.

Sercial

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

A little less sharp or acidic.
A little less buttery or thick.
Substantially less sweet.

Kerner

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

Substantially less sharp or acidic.
A little less buttery or thick.
Substantially less sweet.

Garganega

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

Substantially less sharp or acidic.
A little less buttery or thick.
Substantially less sweet.

Slavonian Graševina

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

Substantially less sharp or acidic.
A little less buttery or thick.
Substantially less sweet.

Graševina

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

Substantially less sharp or acidic.
A little less buttery or thick.
Substantially less sweet.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Rheinhessen Riesling

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

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

Verdelho

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.

Brda Rebula

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Sercial

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Rheinhessen Riesling

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

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

Verdelho

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.

Brda Rebula

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Sercial

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.

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 Romagnolo

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

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

Riesling

curated

Shared searing acidity, mineral character and dry-to-sweet range.

Expect: Lighter and more floral, without the smoky, waxy weight.

Koshu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Parellada

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Hunter Valley Semillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Kabinett

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

Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and fresher.

Vinho Verde

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and leaner and more cutting.

Colombard

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Viognier

Viognier scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

South African Chenin Blanc

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

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

Pfalz Riesling

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

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

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.

Rheinhessen Riesling

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

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

Verdelho

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.

Sercial

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.

Kerner

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less oaky.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Brda Rebula

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Rkatsiteli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Tsolikouri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but softer

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

Pfalz Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

The sparkling version

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

Crémant

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

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

English sparkling wine

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

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

Austrian Sekt

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

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

Sekt

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

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

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Rheinhessen Riesling

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

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

Verdelho

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.

Kerner

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less oaky.

Garganega

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more floral.

Similar but sweeter

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

Moscato d’Asti

Moscato d’Asti scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Asti

Asti scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Auslese

Auslese scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Bual

Bual scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, 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.

Verdelho

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

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

Sercial

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and stronger and warmer.

Kerner

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

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

Graševina

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

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

California Chardonnay

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

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

South African Chenin Blanc

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

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

Dry Furmint

Both are made from furmint, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Kerner

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less oaky.

Torrontés

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sauvignon Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and leaner and more cutting.

Phoenix

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

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

Similar but more restrained

For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pinot Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Koshu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more floral

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

Kerner

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less oaky.

Phoenix

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

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

Alsace Riesling

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

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

Falanghina

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Sercial

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.

Franken Silvaner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Grüner Veltliner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Juhfark

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Similar but fruitier

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and leaner and more cutting.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and sweeter.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Petit Manseng

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, somewhere else

Holds the variety constant and changes the place, which is often a bigger change than swapping the grape.

Štajerska Šipon

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Šipon

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Same grape, cooler climate

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

Štajerska Šipon

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Šipon

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Dry Furmint

Both are made from furmint, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Dry Furmint

Both are made from furmint, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

Štajerska Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

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.

Grüner Veltliner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chenin Blanc

curated

Both are high-acid, waxy, ageworthy varieties made across the sweetness range.

Expect: Slightly rounder and less smoky.

Riesling

curated

Shared searing acidity, mineral character and dry-to-sweet range.

Expect: Lighter and more floral, without the smoky, waxy weight.

Pinot Grigio

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Rheinhessen Riesling

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

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

Verdelho

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.

Brda Rebula

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Sercial

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.

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.

Rheinhessen Riesling

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

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

Verdelho

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.

Brda Rebula

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Sercial

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.

A step up

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

Ribera del Duero

Ribera del Duero scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

South African Chenin Blanc

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

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

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.