If you like this, try…
Wines like Mtsvane Kakhuri
An aromatic Georgian variety often blended with Rkatsiteli for qvevri whites. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
Refine
What do you like about Mtsvane Kakhuri?
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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 it is properly dry and the floral, perfumed side, while moving away from too floral or soapy.
- You said you like the floral, perfumed side and that it is too floral or soapy. Both are about floral character, 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.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Athiri
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Roero Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Macabeo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Australian Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Soave
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Albariño
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Rías Baixas Albariño
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the floral, perfumed side, though less of it.
- Substantially less floral or soapy.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.
Athiri
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.
Roero Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and softer and rounder.
Macabeo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more neutral and subtle.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.
Athiri
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.
Roero Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and softer and rounder.
Macabeo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more neutral and subtle.
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.
Parellada
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and more restrained in fruit.
Müller-Thurgau
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and softer and rounder.
Pinot Grigio
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.
Vinho Verde
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, 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.
Parellada
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.
Hunter Valley Semillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fresher.
Vinho Verde
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fresher.
Colombard
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fresher.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Fiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Fiano di Avellino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more savoury.
Roussanne
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and softer and rounder.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
Similar but less tannic
For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.
Fiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fuller and richer.
Fiano di Avellino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fuller and richer.
Roussanne
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fuller and richer.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Naoussa Xinomavro
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and more oaky.
Xinomavro
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and more oaky.
Malbec
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and spicier.
Cahors
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be earthier, and more savoury.
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 fresher, and more oaky.
Australian Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more savoury.
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more herbal and green, and fresher.
Rías Baixas Albariño
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more oaky.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Roussanne
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fuller and richer.
Malagousia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and fuller and richer.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and more neutral and subtle.
Athiri
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and more neutral and subtle.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more floral.
Prosecco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more floral.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more floral.
Franciacorta
Franciacorta scores closest to Mtsvane Kakhuri across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and sweeter.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Solaris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and softer and rounder.
Kerner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fresher.
Garganega
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more oaky.
Müller-Thurgau
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and softer and rounder.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and fuller and richer.
Roussanne
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Fiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
Fiano di Avellino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fuller and richer.
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 more floral, and fresher.
Moschofilero
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and fresher.
Mantinia Moschofilero
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and fresher.
Condrieu
Condrieu scores closest to Mtsvane Kakhuri across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and sweeter.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more restrained in fruit.
Athiri
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more restrained in fruit.
Fiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fuller and richer.
Fiano di Avellino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fuller and richer.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Torrontés
Torrontés scores closest to Mtsvane Kakhuri across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and fresher.
Moschofilero
Moschofilero scores closest to Mtsvane Kakhuri across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and fresher.
Mantinia Moschofilero
Mantinia Moschofilero scores closest to Mtsvane Kakhuri across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and fresher.
Loureiro
Loureiro scores closest to Mtsvane Kakhuri across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and fresher.
Similar but less floral
Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.
Roero Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and softer and rounder.
Athiri
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.
Australian Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Pouilly-Fumé
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more herbal and green.
Soave
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more neutral and subtle.
Sancerre
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more herbal and green, and fresher.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more herbal and green, and fresher.
Spätlese
Spätlese scores closest to Mtsvane Kakhuri across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more floral.
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Mtsvane Kakhuri across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more floral.
Condrieu
Condrieu scores closest to Mtsvane Kakhuri across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, 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.
Australian Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Albariño
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Rías Baixas Albariño
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Sancerre
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more herbal and green, and fresher.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.
Athiri
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.
Roero Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and softer and rounder.
Macabeo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more neutral and subtle.
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.
Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.
Athiri
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.
Roero Arneis
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and softer and rounder.
Macabeo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and more neutral and subtle.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
South African Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more oaky.
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.