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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 that the fruit is not covered in oak, that it is not too alcoholic and the fresh, crisp acidity, while moving away from too alcoholic or warming.

You said you like that it is not too alcoholic 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.

Greco

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

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
Has noticeably less of that it is not too alcoholic.
Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Austrian Riesling

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

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
Has noticeably less of that it is not too alcoholic.
Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Gros Manseng

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

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
Has noticeably less of that it is not too alcoholic.
Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Alsace Riesling

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

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
Has noticeably less of that it is not too alcoholic.
Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Petite Arvine

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

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
Has noticeably less of that it is not too alcoholic.
Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Arinto

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

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
Has some of that it is not too alcoholic, though less of it.
Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Petit Manseng

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

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
Has noticeably less of that it is not too alcoholic.
Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Substantially less alcoholic or warming.

Trebbiano Spoletino

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

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
Has some of that it is not too alcoholic, though less of it.
Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
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.

Greco

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

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

Austrian Riesling

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

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

Gros Manseng

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

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

Alsace Riesling

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

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Greco

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

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

Austrian Riesling

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

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

Gros Manseng

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

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

Alsace Riesling

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

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

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.

Txakoli

Both are made from hondarrabi zuri, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

Jacquère

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mosel Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Kabinett

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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

Hunter Valley Semillon scores closest to Hondarrabi Zuri across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Mosel Riesling

Mosel Riesling scores closest to Hondarrabi Zuri across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Kabinett

Kabinett scores closest to Hondarrabi Zuri across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Txakoli

Both are made from hondarrabi zuri, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Austrian Riesling

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

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

Greco

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

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

Petit Manseng

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

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

Ribolla Gialla

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and broader and softer.

Similar but less tannic

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

Greco

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

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

Austrian Riesling

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

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

Petit Manseng

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

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

Gros Manseng

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 broader and softer.

Trebbiano Spoletino

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.

Ribolla Gialla

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and broader and softer.

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but softer

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

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Altesse

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and lighter in alcohol.

Friulano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Xarel·lo

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

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

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 more oaky, and lighter in alcohol.

English Blanc de Blancs

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

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

Crémant

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

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

English sparkling wine

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

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

The still version

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

Greco

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

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

Austrian Riesling

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

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

Alsace Riesling

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

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

Gros Manseng

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

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Alsace Riesling

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

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

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

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

Gros Manseng

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

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

Petit Manseng

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

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

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Assyrtiko

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

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Greco di Tufo

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

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

Savennières

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 fuller and richer, and more floral.

Australian Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

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

Albariño

curated

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

Expect: More stone fruit, body and aromatic weight.

Similar but more restrained

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

Cortese

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

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

Melon de Bourgogne

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.

Muscadet

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.

Seyval Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and lighter in alcohol.

Similar but more floral

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

Alsace Riesling

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

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

Australian Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

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

Albariño

curated

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

Expect: More stone fruit, body and aromatic weight.

Similar but more savoury

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

Greco

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

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

Savennières

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

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

Carricante

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.

Juhfark

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.

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 fuller and richer, and stiller.

Petit Manseng

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

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

Petite Arvine

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

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

Alsace Riesling

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

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

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Txakoli

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, 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.

Albariño

curated

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

Expect: More stone fruit, body and aromatic weight.

Australian Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

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

Something more adventurous

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

Greco

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

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

Austrian Riesling

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

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

Gros Manseng

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

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

Alsace Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, 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.

Greco

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

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

Austrian Riesling

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

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

Gros Manseng

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

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

Alsace Riesling

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

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

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 more oaky, and fuller and richer.

Chablis

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

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

Australian Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fuller and richer.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

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

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

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.