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Wines like Hondarrabi Zuri

The Basque white variety behind Txakoli — sharply acidic, low in alcohol and slightly spritzy. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Hondarrabi Zuri?

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 light it is That it is not too strong How fresh and crisp it is That it is not oaky That it is properly dry

But it’s a bit…

too sharp or lemony too light or thin too alcoholic or warming too sharp or acidic too plain or too simple too austere

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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 light it is: A wine you can drink without it feeling like a commitment. Usually lower in alcohol as well as lighter in the mouth.
That it is not too strong: Alcohol you notice as warmth at the back of the throat. Some people find it a pleasant part of a big red and some find it tiring.
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.
That it is not oaky: No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
That it is properly dry: No perceptible sugar at all. Almost all red wine is dry and a good deal of white wine is not, which is why this is a more useful thing to say about a white than about a red.

Looking for something keeping how light and easy it feels, while moving away from too light or thin and too alcoholic or warming.

You said you like how light and easy it feels and that it is too light or thin. Both are about body, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
You said you like how light and easy it feels and that it is too light or thin. Both are about alcohol, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
You said you like how light and easy it feels and that it is too alcoholic or warming. Both are about alcohol, 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.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Friulano

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

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Grillo

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

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Verdelho

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

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Gros Manseng

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

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Alsace Riesling

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

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Pecorino

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

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Palomino Fino

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

Has noticeably less of how light and easy it feels.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

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

Friulano

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

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

Grillo

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

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

Verdelho

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

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

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

Friulano

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

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

Grillo

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

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

Verdelho

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

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

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.

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.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

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

Palomino Fino

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

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

Friulano

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

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

Grillo

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

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

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.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

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

Alsace Riesling

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

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

Gros Manseng

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

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and sweeter.

Valais Petite Arvine

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

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and sweeter.

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Albariño

curated

Both are high-acid Atlantic Iberian whites made for seafood.

Expect: More stone fruit, body and aromatic weight.

Friulano

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

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

Xarel·lo

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and stiller.

Ribolla Gialla

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and stiller.

Similar but less tannic

For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.

Friulano

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

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

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

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

Xarel·lo

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and stiller.

Greco

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stiller.

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 lighter in alcohol, and stiller.

Kisi

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and broader and softer.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

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

Trebbiano Spoletino

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and stiller.

Similar but softer

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

Friulano

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

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

Xarel·lo

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and stiller.

Godello

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stiller.

Douro white

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stiller.

The sparkling version

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

Corpinnat

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and sweeter.

Crémant

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and sweeter.

Cava

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and earthier.

English sparkling wine

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and sweeter.

The still version

Moves from sparkling to still while keeping the grape and flavour family intact.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

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

Friulano

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

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

Grillo

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more aromatic.

Verdelho

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

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Petite Arvine

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and stiller.

Verdelho

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

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

Gros Manseng

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

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

Alsace Riesling

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

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

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stiller.

Australian Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stiller.

Friuli white

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stiller.

Chilean Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stiller.

Similar but more aromatic

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

Alsace Riesling

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

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

Torrontés

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

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

Albariño

curated

Both are high-acid Atlantic Iberian whites made for seafood.

Expect: More stone fruit, body and aromatic weight.

Sauvignon Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, 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.

Palomino Fino

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

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and stiller.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and stiller.

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and stiller.

Similar but more floral

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

Albariño

curated

Both are high-acid Atlantic Iberian whites made for seafood.

Expect: More stone fruit, body and aromatic weight.

Alsace Riesling

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

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

Torrontés

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

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

Australian Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and stiller.

Similar but more savoury

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

Palomino Fino

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

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

Friulano

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

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

Vin Jaune

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and spicier.

Savennières

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stiller.

Similar but fruitier

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

Gros Manseng

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

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and sweeter.

Petite Arvine

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and stiller.

Torrontés

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

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

Petit Manseng

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and sweeter.

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

curated

Both are high-acid Atlantic Iberian whites made for seafood.

Expect: More stone fruit, body and aromatic weight.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more savoury.

Australian Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and stiller.

Something more adventurous

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

Friulano

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

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

Grillo

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

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

Verdelho

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

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

Gros Manseng

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

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and sweeter.

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.

Friulano

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

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

Grillo

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

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

Verdelho

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

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

Gros Manseng

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

Expect: Expect it to be stiller, and sweeter.

A step up

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stiller.

Chablis

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and stiller.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more oaky.

Australian Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, 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.