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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 fresh, crisp acidity, while moving away from too oaky or woody and too buttery or thick.

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 fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less oaky or woody.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Rheingau Riesling

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less oaky or woody.
A little less buttery or thick.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less oaky or woody.
A little less buttery or thick.

Chablis

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less oaky or woody.
A little less buttery or thick.

English still white

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less oaky or woody.
A little less buttery or thick.

Valais Petite Arvine

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less oaky or woody.
A little less buttery or thick.

Montlouis-sur-Loire

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less oaky or woody.
A little less buttery or thick.

Albariño

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less oaky or woody.
A little less buttery or thick.

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.

Rheingau Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Chablis

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Rheingau Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Chablis

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

English still white

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, 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.

Alpine white

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

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

Colombard

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

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

Hunter Valley Semillon

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

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

Loureiro

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, 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.

Hunter Valley Semillon

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

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

Mosel Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and leaner and more cutting.

Kabinett

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and leaner and more cutting.

Alpine white

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

Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, 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 softer and rounder, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Canadian Icewine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and broader and softer.

Coteaux du Layon

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.

Assyrtiko

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and lighter.

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.

Rheingau Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Chablis

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

English still white

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Trebbiano Spoletino

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

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

Brda Rebula

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

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

Rkatsiteli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Ribolla Gialla

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Similar but softer

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

Pfalz Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Verdicchio

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Douro white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Soave Classico

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and rounder and creamier in texture.

The sparkling version

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

Austrian Sekt

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

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

Crémant

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

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

English Blanc de Blancs

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

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

English sparkling wine

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

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

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 drier, and lighter.

Aligoté

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Alpine white

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

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

Arinto

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

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

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 rounder and creamier in texture, and sweeter.

Eiswein

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less oaky.

Canadian Icewine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and broader and softer.

Moscato d’Asti

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

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 drier.

Nahe Riesling

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

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

Riesling

curated

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

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

Petite Arvine

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

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Rheingau Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Chablis

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

English still white

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

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 drier, and lighter.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and more herbal and green.

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Sauvignon Blanc

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

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

Gavi

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

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

Cortese

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

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

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Muscadet

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

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

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 drier, and lighter.

Alsace Riesling

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

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

Australian Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and leaner and more cutting.

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and leaner and more cutting.

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 drier, and lighter.

Etna Bianco

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

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 drier.

Carricante

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

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and more herbal and green.

Spätlese

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

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

Petit Manseng

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Coteaux du Layon

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and sweeter.

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 drier, and lighter.

Šipon

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

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

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 drier, and more fruit-driven.

Šipon

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

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

Dry Furmint

Both are made from furmint, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, 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 the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more oaky.

Štajerska Šipon

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

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

Šipon

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

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

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.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Chablis

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Albariño

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Something more adventurous

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

Rheingau Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

English still white

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Valais Petite Arvine

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Montlouis-sur-Loire

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

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

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.

Rheingau Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

English still white

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Valais Petite Arvine

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.

Montlouis-sur-Loire

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

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

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and spicier.

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and drier.

Chablis

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more oaky.

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.