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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 sweet and too sharp or lemony.

You said you like the fresh, crisp acidity 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.

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.

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
About as sweet as the wine you started from.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Vin Jaune

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less sweet.
Substantially less sharp or lemony.

Savagnin

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less sweet.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less sweet.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Rkatsiteli

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less sweet.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Brda Rebula

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less sweet.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Ribolla Gialla

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less sweet.
A little less sharp or lemony.

White Bordeaux

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

Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
Substantially less sweet.
Substantially 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.

Vin Jaune

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

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

Savagnin

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Vin Jaune

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

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

Savagnin

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Rkatsiteli

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

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

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.

Vinho Verde

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

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

Riesling

curated

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

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

Hunter Valley Semillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Colombard

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

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 drier, and fresher.

Kabinett

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Vinho Verde

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

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

Colombard

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

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 softer and rounder, and broader and softer.

Viognier

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

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

Oloroso sherry

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Priorat

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

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

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.

Vin Jaune

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

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

Savagnin

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

White Bordeaux

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

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

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 drier, and more neutral and subtle.

Brda Rebula

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

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

Ribolla Gialla

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

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

Friuli white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but softer

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

White Bordeaux

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pfalz Riesling

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

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

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, 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.

English sparkling wine

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

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

Crémant

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

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

English Blanc de Blancs

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

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

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Vin Jaune

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Savagnin

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Rkatsiteli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Auslese

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.

Bual

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

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

Vin Santo

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

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

Moscato d’Asti

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.

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.

Rkatsiteli

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

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

Ribolla Gialla

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

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

Sercial

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

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

Pecorino

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

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

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 softer and rounder, and broader and softer.

White Bordeaux

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

South African Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Sancerre

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Pouilly-Fumé

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Vin Jaune

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sauvignon Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, 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

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

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

Vernaccia di San Gimignano scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Pinot Blanc

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

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

Similar but more floral

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

Sancerre

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Kerner

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

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

Alsace Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Albariño

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Similar but more savoury

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

Vin Jaune

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

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

Savennières

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Savagnin

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.

Petit Manseng

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Spätlese

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

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 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.

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

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 drier, and fresher.

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 drier, and fruitier.

Štajerska Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

Sancerre

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Pouilly-Fumé

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Something more adventurous

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

Vin Jaune

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

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

Savagnin

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Rkatsiteli

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

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

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.

Vin Jaune

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

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

Savagnin

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

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

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

Rkatsiteli

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

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

A step up

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

Ribera del Duero

Ribera del Duero scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Priorat

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

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

South African Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.