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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 citrus and green-apple character, while moving away from too heavy and too sharp or acidic.

You said you like the citrus and green-apple character 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.

Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
A little less heavy.
A little less sharp or acidic.

Rheinhessen Riesling

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

Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
A little less heavy.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Parellada

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

Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
Substantially less heavy.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Verdicchio

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

Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
A little less heavy.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Garganega

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

Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
A little less heavy.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Grechetto

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

Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
A little less heavy.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Soave

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

Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
A little less heavy.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Albana

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

Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
A little less heavy.
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.

Rheinhessen Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and stronger and warmer.

Parellada

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

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

Verdicchio

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

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

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 more aromatic, and stronger and warmer.

Parellada

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

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

Verdicchio

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

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

Garganega

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

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

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

curated

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

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

Parellada

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

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

Trebbiano Romagnolo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Müller-Thurgau

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, 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.

Moschofilero

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mantinia Moschofilero

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Riesling

curated

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

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

Hunter Valley Semillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and lighter in alcohol.

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 fuller and richer, and softer and rounder.

Condrieu

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and softer and rounder.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and softer and rounder.

Chardonnay

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

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

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.

Verdicchio

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

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

Grechetto

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

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

Xarel·lo

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

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

Altesse

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

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

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

Albana

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

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

Tsolikouri

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

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

Istrian Malvazija

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

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

Similar but softer

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

Verdicchio

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

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

Grechetto

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

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

Xarel·lo

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

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

Altesse

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

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

The sparkling version

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

Franciacorta

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more sparkling.

Méthode Cap Classique

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more sparkling.

California traditional-method sparkling

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more sparkling.

Glera

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Parellada

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

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

Verdicchio

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

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

Soave

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

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

Xarel·lo

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

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Moscato d’Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Coteaux du Layon

Coteaux du Layon scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Auslese

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Parellada

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

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

Grechetto

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

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

Albana

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

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

Xarel·lo

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

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

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 fuller and richer.

White Bordeaux

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

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

Sémillon

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

Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more neutral and subtle.

Chenin Blanc

curated

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

Expect: Slightly rounder and less smoky.

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 more aromatic, and stronger and warmer.

Falanghina

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and stronger and warmer.

Phoenix

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

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

Hárslevelű

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

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

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

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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

Pinot Blanc

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

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

Koshu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 more aromatic, and stronger and warmer.

Falanghina

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and stronger and warmer.

Phoenix

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

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

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 aromatic.

Similar but more savoury

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

Franken Silvaner

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

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

Grüner Veltliner

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

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

Retsina

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

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

Friulano

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

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Spätlese

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

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

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Same grape, cooler climate

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

Štajerska Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 fuller and richer, and fresher and more acidic.

Štajerska Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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.

Riesling

curated

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

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

Grüner Veltliner

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

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

Pinot Gris

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

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

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 more aromatic, and stronger and warmer.

Parellada

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

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

Verdicchio

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

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

Garganega

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

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

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 more aromatic, and stronger and warmer.

Parellada

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

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

Verdicchio

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

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

Garganega

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

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

A step up

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

Grüner Veltliner

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stronger and warmer.

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stronger and warmer.

Chardonnay

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

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

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.