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Wines like Juhfark
A rare Hungarian variety from Somló, producing intensely mineral, smoky, high-acid whites. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Juhfark?
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 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 oaky
- No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
- The savoury, meaty side
- Leather, olive, cured meat, dried herbs, tobacco. It is what people mean by calling a wine "serious" rather than "fruity", and it comes with age as well as with place.
- 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 the citrus and green-apple character, while moving away from too light or thin and too savoury or funky.
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.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- A little less light or thin.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- A little less light or thin.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
Godello
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
Vidiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
Fiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
Fiano di Avellino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
Chilean Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Godello
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Vidiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Godello
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Vidiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
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.
Riesling
Riesling scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Loureiro
Loureiro scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Colombard
Colombard scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Alpine white
Alpine white scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
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.
Spätlese
Spätlese scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Riesling
Riesling scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Loureiro
Loureiro scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Colombard
Colombard scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Pedro Ximénez
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and fruitier.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Dry Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more fruit-driven.
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.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Godello
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Vidiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
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 broader and softer, and lighter.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and lighter.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Trebbiano Spoletino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more restrained in fruit.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Godello
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Vidiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Fiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Fiano di Avellino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Austrian Sekt
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more fruit-driven.
Sekt
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Crémant
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more fruit-driven.
Pedro Ximénez
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and sweeter.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more fruit-driven.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Chilean Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Godello
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Alsace Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Malagousia
Malagousia scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, 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.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Vernaccia di San Gimignano scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.
Silvaner
Silvaner scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Fiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Fiano di Avellino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Alsace Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and lighter.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Santorini Assyrtiko scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and lighter.
Vin Jaune
Vin Jaune scores closest to Juhfark across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and more restrained in fruit.
Savennières
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and lighter.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Godello
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
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
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
South African Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more savoury.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more savoury.
German dry Riesling (trocken)
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Furmint
curatedThe structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Godello
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Vidiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
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.
Furmint
curatedBoth are high-acid, smoky, mineral Hungarian whites.
Expect: Rounder and more widely available.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Godello
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Vidiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Santorini Assyrtiko
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and lighter.
South African Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more savoury.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more savoury.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more savoury.
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.