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Wines like Prokupac

Serbia’s own red variety, revived after decades of being blended away. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Prokupac?

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…

That it is not oaky

But it’s a bit…

too tart or sour-fruited too light or thin too soft or too easy too plain or too simple too peppery too austere

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What these words mean

The bright red fruit: Raspberry, redcurrant, sour cherry — lighter and sharper than dark fruit, usually from a cooler place or an earlier picking.
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.
How smooth and soft it is: Low tannin. Tannin is the drying, gum-gripping sensation in red wine — like strong tea. A smooth red has little of it.
That it is not oaky: No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
The spice: Black pepper, clove, cinnamon. Some of it is the grape — the pepper in Syrah is a measured compound called rotundone — and some is the barrel.
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 moving away from too austere, too light or thin, too soft or too easy and too tart or sour-fruited.

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.

Sagrantino

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

Substantially less austere.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less soft or too easy.
A little less tart or sour-fruited.

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less austere.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less soft or too easy.
A little less tart or sour-fruited.

Touriga Nacional

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less austere.
Substantially less light or thin.
A little less soft or too easy.
A little less tart or sour-fruited.

Touriga Franca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less austere.
A little less light or thin.
A little less soft or too easy.
A little less tart or sour-fruited.

Tinto Cão

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less austere.
About as light or thin as the wine you started from.
A little less soft or too easy.
About as tart or sour-fruited as the wine you started from.

Pinotage

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less austere.
A little less light or thin.
A little less soft or too easy.
A little less tart or sour-fruited.

Tinta Barroca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Substantially less austere.
A little less light or thin.
More soft or too easy, not less.
A little less tart or sour-fruited.

Tannat

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

About as austere as the wine you started from.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less soft or too easy.
A little less tart or sour-fruited.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Sagrantino

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

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

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Touriga Nacional

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Touriga Franca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Sagrantino

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

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

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Touriga Nacional

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Touriga Franca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Portugieser

Portugieser scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less tannic and softer.

Grolleau

Grolleau scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less tannic and softer.

País

País scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less tannic and softer.

Tinto Cão

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less tannic and softer.

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.

Lambrusco Grasparossa

Lambrusco Grasparossa scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Mondeuse Noire

Mondeuse Noire scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Dornfelder

Dornfelder scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Rondo

Rondo scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Sagrantino

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

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

Touriga Nacional

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Touriga Franca

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

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

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but less tannic

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

Tinta Negra

Tinta Negra scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and lighter.

Barbera d’Alba

Barbera d’Alba scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and drier.

Sagrantino

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

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

Tinta Barroca

Tinta Barroca scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Sagrantino

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

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

Montefalco Sagrantino

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

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

Touriga Nacional

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

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

Tannat

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fresher

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

Baga

Baga scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Bairrada Baga

Bairrada Baga scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Aglianico

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Nebbiolo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Similar but softer

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

Tinta Barroca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mourvèdre

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Tempranillo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Primitivo di Manduria

Primitivo di Manduria scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

The sparkling version

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

Sparkling Shiraz

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fruitier.

Lambrusco Grasparossa

Lambrusco Grasparossa scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fresher.

Lambrusco

Lambrusco scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fresher.

Sagrantino

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

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

Similar but sweeter

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

Sagrantino

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

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

Touriga Nacional

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

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

Touriga Franca

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

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

Tinto Cão

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

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and lighter.

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Sagrantino

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

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

Touriga Nacional

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Touriga Franca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Nebbiolo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Barolo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Barbaresco

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Syrah

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more restrained

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

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.

Sagrantino

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

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

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Tinto Cão

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and lighter.

Pinotage

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more floral

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

Touriga Nacional

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Touriga Franca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Nebbiolo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Barolo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Similar but more savoury

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

Sagrantino

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

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

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Taurasi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Barolo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Similar but fruitier

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

Touriga Nacional

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Primitivo di Manduria

Primitivo di Manduria scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Petite Sirah

Petite Sirah scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.

Zinfandel

Zinfandel scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less tannic and softer.

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, cooler climate

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

Prokupac

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less tannic and softer.

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Prokupac

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

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

Nebbiolo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Barolo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Barbaresco

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Cabernet Sauvignon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less tannic and softer.

Something more adventurous

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

Sagrantino

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

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

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Touriga Nacional

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Touriga Franca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sagrantino

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

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

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Touriga Nacional

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Touriga Franca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

A step up

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

Barolo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Nebbiolo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Barbaresco

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Amarone della Valpolicella

Amarone della Valpolicella scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.