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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 and the full body and weight, while moving away from too heavy and too oaky or woody.

You said you like the full body and weight and that it is too heavy. Both are about body, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
You said you like the full body and weight and that it is too heavy. Both are about alcohol, 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.

Riesling

curated

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

Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
Has noticeably less of the full body and weight.
Substantially less heavy.
Substantially less oaky or woody.

Montlouis-sur-Loire

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

Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less heavy.
Substantially less oaky or woody.

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.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less heavy.
About as oaky or woody as the wine you started from.

Rheingau Riesling

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

Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less heavy.
Substantially less oaky or woody.

Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço)

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

Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less heavy.
Substantially less oaky or woody.

Albariño

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

Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less heavy.
Substantially less oaky or woody.

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less heavy.
Substantially less oaky or woody.

Vouvray

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

Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
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.

Montlouis-sur-Loire

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

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

Chenin Blanc

curated

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

Expect: Slightly rounder and less smoky.

Rheingau Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, 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.

Montlouis-sur-Loire

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

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

Rheingau Riesling

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

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

Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço)

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

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

Albariño

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, 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.

Spätlese

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

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

Alpine white

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

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

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.

Spätlese

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

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

Hunter Valley Semillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 more restrained in fruit.

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 broader and softer.

Condrieu

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

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

Viognier

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

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

Coteaux du Layon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

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 more aromatic, and stronger and warmer.

Verdicchio

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Montlouis-sur-Loire

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

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

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 broader and softer.

Trebbiano Spoletino

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

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

Brda Rebula

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

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

Ribolla Gialla

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

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

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 broader and softer, and more restrained in fruit.

Altesse

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

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

Grechetto

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

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

Xarel·lo

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

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

The sparkling version

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

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.

Austrian Sekt

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

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

Crémant

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

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

English Blanc de Noirs

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.

Albariño

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

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

Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço)

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

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

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

Chablis

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.

Coteaux du Layon

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Eiswein

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more aromatic.

Asti

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

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

Tokaji Aszú

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and spicier.

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 fruitier.

Juhfark

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

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

Nahe Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 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 more oaky, and broader and softer.

Chenin Blanc

curated

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

Expect: Slightly rounder and less smoky.

Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço)

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, 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 more oaky, and fuller and richer.

Similar but more aromatic

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

Albariño

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

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

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

Spätlese

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

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

Australian Riesling

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

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

Similar but more restrained

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

Gavi

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

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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

Pinot Blanc

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

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

Similar but more floral

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

Albariño

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

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

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

Spätlese

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

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

Australian Riesling

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

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Chablis

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

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

Etna Bianco

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

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

Franken Silvaner

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

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

Juhfark

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 more restrained in fruit.

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 fruitier, and less oaky.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Petit Manseng

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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 more restrained in fruit, and stronger and warmer.

Šipon

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

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

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 more restrained in fruit, and stronger and warmer.

Šipon

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

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

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.

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.

Štajerska Šipon

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

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

Šipon

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

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

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.

Albariño

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

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

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

Something more adventurous

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

Montlouis-sur-Loire

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

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

Rheingau Riesling

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

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

Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço)

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

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

Vouvray

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.

Montlouis-sur-Loire

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

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

Rheingau Riesling

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

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

Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço)

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

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

Vouvray

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.

Tokaji Aszú

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and spicier.

Santorini Assyrtiko

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chablis

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

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

South African Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.