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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 keeping the creamy, rounded mouthfeel and the fresh, crisp acidity, while moving away from too sharp or acidic.

You said you like the fresh, crisp acidity and that it is too sharp or acidic. Both are about acidity, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
You said you like the fresh, crisp acidity and that it is too sharp or acidic. Both are about perceived freshness, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.

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.

Chenin Blanc

curated

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
A little less sharp or acidic.

Chardonnay

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Pfalz Riesling

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Australian Chardonnay

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

White Burgundy

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Chilean Chardonnay

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

New Zealand Chardonnay

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Godello

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Chenin Blanc

curated

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

Expect: Slightly rounder and less smoky.

Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.

Pfalz Riesling

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.

Pfalz Riesling

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.

White Burgundy

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.

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

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

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

Trebbiano Romagnolo

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

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

Parellada

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

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

Koshu

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

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

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.

Moschofilero

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Hunter Valley Semillon

Hunter Valley Semillon scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Spätlese

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

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

Melon de Bourgogne

Melon de Bourgogne scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Pedro Ximénez

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

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

Condrieu

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

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

Viognier

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

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

Vin Santo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.

Pfalz Riesling

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.

White Burgundy

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Friuli white

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.

Kisi

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

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

Rkatsiteli

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and drier.

Albana

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

Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and less oaky.

Similar but softer

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

Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.

White Burgundy

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.

Pfalz Riesling

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.

The sparkling version

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

California traditional-method sparkling

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

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

Franciacorta

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

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

Méthode Cap Classique

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

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

Cava

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Altesse

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.

Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.

Chilean Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.

Similar but sweeter

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

Recioto della Valpolicella

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vin de Constance

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vin Santo

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

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

Coteaux du Layon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Altesse

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Friulano

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Grechetto

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Hárslevelű

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

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

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 broader and softer, and softer and rounder.

Pinotage

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

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

Super Tuscan

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

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

Ribera del Duero

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

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Hárslevelű

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

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

Scheurebe

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

Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and less oaky.

Torrontés

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

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

Pfalz Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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

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

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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

Pinot Blanc

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

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

Similar but more floral

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

Hárslevelű

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

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

Fiano

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.

Fiano di Avellino

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.

Kerner

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

Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and less oaky.

Similar but more savoury

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

White Burgundy

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and cleaner and more fruit-focused.

Friuli white

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and cleaner and more fruit-focused.

Friulano

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

Similar but fruitier

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

Petit Manseng

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and leaner and more cutting.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Coteaux du Layon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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

Štajerska Šipon scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Šipon

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

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

Same grape, cooler climate

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

Štajerska Šipon

Štajerska Šipon scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Šipon

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

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

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Tokaji Aszú

Both are made from furmint, and both come from the same country.

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

Chenin Blanc

curated

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

Expect: Slightly rounder and less smoky.

Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.

Australian Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.

White Burgundy

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.

Something more adventurous

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

Pfalz Riesling

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

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

Chilean Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.

New Zealand Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.

Godello

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.

Pfalz Riesling

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

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

Chilean Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.

New Zealand Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.

Godello

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

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

A step up

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

Ribera del Duero

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

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

Amarone della Valpolicella

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Priorat

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Tokaji Aszú

Both are made from furmint, and both come from the same country.

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