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Wines like Hárslevelű

Tokaj’s second variety, contributing perfume and honeyed richness to Furmint blends. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Hárslevelű?

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 tropical fruit The creamy, rounded texture That it is not oaky The floral character How aromatic it is

But it’s a bit…

too tropical or sweet-smelling too buttery or thick too plain or too simple too floral or soapy too perfumed too sweet

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What these words mean

The tropical fruit: Passionfruit, mango, pineapple, guava. It comes from riper fruit and warmer sites, and it is the difference between Marlborough and Sancerre in the same grape.
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.
That it is not oaky: No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
The floral character: Rose, violet, elderflower, orange blossom.
How aromatic it is: Some grapes announce themselves from across the room — Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc. Others are far quieter, and quiet is not the same as dull.
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 that the fruit is not covered in oak and the tropical, exotic fruit, while moving away from too plain or too simple and too buttery or thick.

You said you like that the fruit is not covered in oak and that it is too plain or too simple. Both are about oak influence, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
You said you like the tropical, exotic fruit and that it is too buttery or thick. Both are about acidity, 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.

Albariño

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

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Rheingau Riesling

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

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Valais Petite Arvine

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

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

South African Sauvignon Blanc

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

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Chilean Sauvignon Blanc

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

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Montlouis-sur-Loire

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

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.
Substantially less plain or too simple.
Substantially 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.

Albariño

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

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

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

Rheingau Riesling

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

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

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Albariño

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

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

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

Rheingau Riesling

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

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

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, 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.

Mosel Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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.

Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Mosel Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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.

Loureiro

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Dry Furmint

Both are made from hárslevelű, 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 neutral and subtle.

Furmint

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

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 neutral and subtle.

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Dry Furmint

Both are made from hárslevelű, 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 neutral and subtle.

Furmint

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Albariño

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

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

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

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 less oaky, and softer and rounder.

Brda Rebula

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Istrian Malvazija

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Friuli white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fresher

Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.

Albariño

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

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

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

Rheingau Riesling

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

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

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

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

Similar but softer

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Hárslevelű across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Roussanne

Roussanne scores closest to Hárslevelű across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Pošip

Pošip scores closest to Hárslevelű across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

California Chardonnay

California Chardonnay scores closest to Hárslevelű across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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.

Sekt

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

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

Austrian Sekt

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

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

English sparkling wine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Crémant

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 less oaky, and drier.

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

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

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

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

South African Sauvignon Blanc

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

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sauternes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vinsanto (Santorini)

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Tokaji Aszú

Both are made from hárslevelű, and both come from the same country.

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

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Dry Furmint

Both are made from hárslevelű, 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 neutral and subtle.

Furmint

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

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 neutral and subtle.

Chenin Blanc

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

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

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 less oaky, and more aromatic.

Moschofilero

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mantinia Moschofilero

Mantinia Moschofilero scores closest to Hárslevelű across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Scheurebe

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more restrained

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

Dry Furmint

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

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

Montlouis-sur-Loire

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

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

Furmint

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Vouvray

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more floral

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

Torrontés

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Moschofilero

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Loureiro

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

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

Mantinia Moschofilero

Mantinia Moschofilero scores closest to Hárslevelű across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but less floral

Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.

Rheingau Riesling

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

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

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

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

Valais Petite Arvine

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

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

South African Sauvignon Blanc

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

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Pouilly-Fumé

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Valais Petite Arvine

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

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

Albariño

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

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Spätlese

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Petit Manseng

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

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains scores closest to Hárslevelű across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, cooler climate

Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.

Dry Furmint

Both are made from hárslevelű, 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 neutral and subtle.

Szamorodni

Both are made from hárslevelű, 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 fuller and richer.

Same grape, warmer climate

Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.

Dry Furmint

Both are made from hárslevelű, 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 neutral and subtle.

Szamorodni

Both are made from hárslevelű, 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 less floral.

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.

Albariño

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

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

Rías Baixas Albariño

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

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

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

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

English Bacchus

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 less oaky, and less floral.

Valais Petite Arvine

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

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

South African Sauvignon Blanc

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

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

Chilean Sauvignon Blanc

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

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

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 less oaky, and less floral.

Valais Petite Arvine

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

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

South African Sauvignon Blanc

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

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

Chilean Sauvignon Blanc

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

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

A step up

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

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 neutral and subtle.

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.