If you like this, try…

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.

← Back to Furmint

Refine

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

Clear all

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, too sweet, too sharp or acidic and too sharp or lemony.

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.

White Bordeaux

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

A little less heavy.
Substantially less sweet.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less sharp or lemony.

Retsina

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

A little less heavy.
Substantially less sweet.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less sharp or lemony.

Garganega

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

A little less heavy.
Substantially less sweet.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Grechetto

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

A little less heavy.
Substantially less sweet.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Slavonian Graševina

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

A little less heavy.
Substantially less sweet.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Rheinhessen Riesling

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

A little less heavy.
Substantially less sweet.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Trebbiano Romagnolo

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

Substantially less heavy.
Substantially less sweet.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less sharp or lemony.

Graševina

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

A little less heavy.
Substantially less sweet.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

White Bordeaux

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

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

Retsina

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

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

Garganega

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and stronger and warmer.

Grechetto

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

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

White Bordeaux

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

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

Retsina

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

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

Garganega

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and stronger and warmer.

Grechetto

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

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

Trebbiano Romagnolo

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

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

Parellada

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Müller-Thurgau

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Koshu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

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 drier, and lighter.

Mantinia Moschofilero

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Hunter Valley Semillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vinho Verde

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 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

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

White Bordeaux

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

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

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.

White Bordeaux

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

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

Grechetto

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and stronger and warmer.

Verdicchio

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

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

Xarel·lo

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

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Istrian Malvazija

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Tsolikouri

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

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

Similar but softer

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

White Bordeaux

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

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

Grechetto

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and stronger and warmer.

Verdicchio

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

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

Xarel·lo

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

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

The sparkling version

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

Glera

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

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

Franciacorta

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

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

Méthode Cap Classique

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

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

California traditional-method sparkling

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

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

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

White Bordeaux

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

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

Retsina

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Parellada

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Istrian Malvazija

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Asti

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.

Moscato d’Asti

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and lighter.

Auslese

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

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

Vin Santo

Vin Santo scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.

Retsina

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

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

Grechetto

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and stronger and warmer.

Trebbiano Romagnolo

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

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

Graševina

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

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

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sémillon

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

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Torrontés

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Kerner

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

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

Falanghina

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

Phoenix

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.

Similar but more restrained

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

Koshu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pinot Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 fruitier, and stronger and warmer.

Falanghina

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

Phoenix

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.

Solaris

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

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Retsina

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

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

Franken Silvaner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Grüner Veltliner

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

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

Friulano

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

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

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 lighter.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Spätlese

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 fruitier, and softer and rounder.

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 drier, and fresher and more acidic.

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 drier.

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Dry Furmint

Both are made from furmint, and 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 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 drier.

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Pinot Gris

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

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

Grüner Veltliner

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.

Glera

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Something more adventurous

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

White Bordeaux

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

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

Retsina

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

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

Garganega

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and stronger and warmer.

Grechetto

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

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

White Bordeaux

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

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

Retsina

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

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

Garganega

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and stronger and warmer.

Grechetto

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and stronger and warmer.

A step up

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

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Grüner Veltliner

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chardonnay

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

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

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.