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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 heavy and too oaky or woody.

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.

Riesling

curated

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

Substantially less heavy.
Substantially less oaky or woody.

Alpine white

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

Substantially less heavy.
Substantially less oaky or woody.

Spätlese

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

Substantially less heavy.
Substantially less oaky or woody.

Chenin Blanc

curated

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

A little less heavy.
About as oaky or woody as the wine you started from.

Koshu

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

Substantially less heavy.
Substantially less oaky or woody.

Rheingau Riesling

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

A little less heavy.
Substantially less oaky or woody.

Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço)

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

A little less heavy.
Substantially less oaky or woody.

Chablis

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

A little less heavy.
Substantially less oaky or woody.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Riesling

curated

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

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

Alpine white

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Chenin Blanc

curated

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

Expect: Slightly rounder and less smoky.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Alpine white

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Koshu

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Rheingau Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

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.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Alpine white

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Vinho Verde

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 less oaky, and lighter in alcohol.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Alpine white

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Colombard

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

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

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 stronger and warmer.

Condrieu

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

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

Viognier

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

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

Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço)

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

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.

Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço)

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Verdicchio

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, 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 less oaky, and stronger and warmer.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Rkatsiteli

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and stronger and warmer.

Koshu

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and stronger and warmer.

Brda Rebula

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

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 stronger and warmer, 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 less oaky, and stronger and warmer.

Grechetto

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and stronger and warmer.

Xarel·lo

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and stronger and warmer.

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 stronger and warmer, and more sparkling.

English sparkling wine

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

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

Champagne

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

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

Australian traditional-method sparkling

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

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

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Alpine white

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Koshu

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço)

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Colombard

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 less oaky, and lighter.

Moscato d’Asti

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

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

Eiswein

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.

Coteaux du Layon

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

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

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.

Spätlese

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Hunter Valley Semillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vinho Verde

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Colombard

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço)

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Verdicchio

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

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.

Sauvignon Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Moschofilero

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Mantinia Moschofilero

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, 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.

Koshu

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Trebbiano Toscano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Melon de Bourgogne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Muscadet

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more floral

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

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Albariño

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Riesling

curated

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

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

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 stronger and warmer, and drier.

Chablis

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Hunter Valley Semillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Etna Bianco

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Similar but fruitier

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

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more herbal and green.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Coteaux du Layon

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

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

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 stronger and warmer, and drier.

Šipon

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and stronger and warmer.

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 stronger and warmer, and drier.

Šipon

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and stronger and warmer.

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 more oaky.

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Štajerska Šipon

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

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

Šipon

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and stronger and warmer.

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 more oaky.

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.

Riesling

curated

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

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

Chenin Blanc

curated

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

Expect: Slightly rounder and less smoky.

Chablis

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Albariño

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Something more adventurous

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

Alpine white

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Koshu

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Rheingau Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

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.

Alpine white

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Koshu

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Rheingau Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

A step up

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

Chablis

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Santorini Assyrtiko

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Albariño

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and drier.

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.