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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 oaky or woody and too sharp or lemony.

You said you like the citrus and green-apple character and that it is too sharp or lemony. Both are about perceived freshness, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
You said you like the citrus and green-apple character and that it is too sharp or lemony. Both are about fruit intensity, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
You said you like the citrus and green-apple character and that it is too sharp or lemony. Both are about aromatic intensity, 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.
About as oaky or woody as the wine you started from.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Douro white

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 oaky or woody.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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 oaky or woody.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Pfalz Riesling

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 oaky or woody.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Verdicchio

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 oaky or woody.
A little less sharp or lemony.

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.
Substantially less oaky or woody.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Encruzado

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 oaky or woody.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Brda Rebula

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 oaky or woody.
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.

Chenin Blanc

curated

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

Expect: Slightly rounder and less smoky.

Douro white

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Pfalz Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Douro white

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Pfalz Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.

Verdicchio

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

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

Parellada

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Trebbiano Romagnolo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Alpine white

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

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

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 fresher.

Mosel Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Kabinett

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Alpine white

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

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

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 fruitier, and less oaky.

Condrieu

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

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

Viognier

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

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

Canadian Icewine

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

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

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.

Douro white

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Pfalz Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.

Verdicchio

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

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

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 more neutral and subtle.

Brda Rebula

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

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

Ribolla Gialla

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

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

Albana

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

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

Similar but softer

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

Douro white

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

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

Pfalz Riesling

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

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

Roussanne

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

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

Encruzado

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

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

The sparkling version

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

Champagne

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

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

Glera

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

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

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.

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Douro white

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Verdicchio

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

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

Encruzado

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

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Canadian Icewine

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

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

Coteaux du Layon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Bual

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Austrian botrytis sweet wine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, 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.

Pecorino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Retsina

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Rkatsiteli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Douro white

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

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

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.

Douro white

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Roussanne

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

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

Sancerre

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Kerner

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

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

Pouilly-Fumé

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

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

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.

Silvaner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more floral

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

Roussanne

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

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

Sancerre

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Kerner

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

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

Welsh white wine

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Similar but more savoury

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

Savennières

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Franken Silvaner

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

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

Retsina

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more herbal and green.

Similar but fruitier

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

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 less oaky.

Petit Manseng

Petit Manseng scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Spätlese

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

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, 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

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

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

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Štajerska Šipon

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

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

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, 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.

Sancerre

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Pouilly-Fumé

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Something more adventurous

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

Douro white

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Pfalz Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.

Verdicchio

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

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

Douro white

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Pfalz Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.

Verdicchio

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

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

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 spicier, and fruitier.

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

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

South African Chenin Blanc

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

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

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

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.