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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.
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 acidic.
- You said you like the fresh, crisp acidity and that it is too sharp or acidic. Both are about acidity, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
- You said you like the fresh, crisp acidity and that it is too sharp or acidic. 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.
Pfalz Riesling
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 acidic.
Rheinhessen Riesling
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 acidic.
Grechetto
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 acidic.
Garganega
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 acidic.
Slavonian Graševina
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 acidic.
Graševina
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 acidic.
Kerner
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 acidic.
Trebbiano Romagnolo
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 acidic.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Rheinhessen Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Garganega
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and lighter.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Rheinhessen Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Garganega
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and lighter.
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 less oaky.
Koshu
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Parellada
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Moschofilero
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.
Moschofilero
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Mantinia Moschofilero
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Kabinett
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Hunter Valley Semillon
Hunter Valley Semillon scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.
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 drier, and broader and softer.
Amarone della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, 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.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
Australian Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Kisi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and broader and softer.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.
Mtsvane Kakhuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
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 less oaky.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and less oaky.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and leaner and more cutting.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and leaner and more cutting.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and leaner and more cutting.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
California traditional-method sparkling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and lighter.
Franciacorta
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and lighter.
Méthode Cap Classique
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and lighter.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less oaky.
Similar but drier
Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Rheinhessen Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Garganega
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and lighter.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
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 more sparkling.
Asti
Asti scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and softer and rounder.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fresher and more acidic.
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.
Graševina
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more restrained in fruit.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Kerner
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more floral.
Phoenix
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more floral.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
California Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and softer and rounder.
Pinotage
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Super Tuscan
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and broader and softer.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Kerner
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Torrontés
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more floral.
Phoenix
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Falanghina
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
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
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Pinot Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Koshu
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
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 less oaky, and lighter.
Phoenix
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Falanghina
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Torrontés
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more floral.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and cleaner and more fruit-focused.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and cleaner and more fruit-focused.
Franken Silvaner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Friulano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
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 fresher and more acidic, and drier.
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and sweeter.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and sweeter.
Spätlese
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, 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.
Same grape, cooler climate
Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.
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.
Štajerska Šipon
Štajerska Šipon scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and drier.
Šipon
Šipon scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and drier.
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 acidic, and drier.
Same grape, warmer climate
Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.
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.
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 acidic, and drier.
Štajerska Šipon
Štajerska Šipon scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and drier.
Šipon
Šipon scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
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.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
Australian Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
Pinot Grigio
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.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Rheinhessen Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Garganega
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and lighter.
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.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more aromatic.
Rheinhessen Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Garganega
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and lighter.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Amarone della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and stronger and warmer.
Ribera del Duero
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and broader and softer.
Priorat
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and broader and softer.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape scores closest to Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
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.