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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 keeping that the fruit is not covered in oak, while moving away from too tart or sour-fruited, too light or thin and too peppery.

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.

Corvinone

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
A little less tart or sour-fruited.
A little less light or thin.
Substantially less peppery.

Tinta Barroca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
A little less tart or sour-fruited.
A little less light or thin.
Substantially less peppery.

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
A little less tart or sour-fruited.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less peppery.

Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
A little less tart or sour-fruited.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less peppery.

Alicante Bouschet

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
A little less tart or sour-fruited.
Substantially less light or thin.
Substantially less peppery.

Bobal

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
About as tart or sour-fruited as the wine you started from.
A little less light or thin.
Substantially less peppery.

Refosco

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
About as tart or sour-fruited as the wine you started from.
A little less light or thin.
Substantially less peppery.

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
A little less tart or sour-fruited.
A little less light or thin.
Substantially less peppery.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Corvinone

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Tinta Barroca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Corvinone

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Tinta Barroca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

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.

País

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

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

Tibouren

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

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

Portugieser

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

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

Grolleau

Grolleau scores closest to Prokupac 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.

Pinot Meunier

Pinot Meunier scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Lambrusco Grasparossa

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

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

Dornfelder

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

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

Rondo

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

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Alicante Bouschet

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Toro

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Tinta Barroca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Priorat

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but less tannic

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

Tinta Negra

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Barbera d’Alba

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

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

Barbera d’Asti

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

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

Tibouren

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

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Tannat

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Madiran

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Similar but fresher

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

Graciano

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Refosco

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Rosso di Montalcino

Rosso di Montalcino scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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 lighter, and less spicy.

Alicante Bouschet

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Montepulciano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

The sparkling version

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

Sparkling Shiraz

Sparkling Shiraz scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Lambrusco

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Lambrusco Grasparossa

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Corvinone

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and stiller.

Similar but sweeter

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

Tinta Barroca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Corvinone

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Tinta Negra

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Alicante Bouschet

Alicante Bouschet scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Montepulciano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Montsant

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Barbaresco

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

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

Malbec

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Nebbiolo

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

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

Barolo

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

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

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.

Corvinone

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Tinta Barroca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Similar but more floral

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

Cahors

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Barbaresco

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

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

Canaiolo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Malbec

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Cahors

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Carignan

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Primitivo

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

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

Toro

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

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

Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon

Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Petite Sirah

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

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

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 lighter, and more oaky.

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 lighter, and fruitier.

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.

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Grenache

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Priorat

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Merlot

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Corvinone

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Tinta Barroca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

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.

Corvinone

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Tinta Barroca

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.

Montefalco Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

Sagrantino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.

A step up

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

Priorat

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and fruitier.

Barbaresco

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

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

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, 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.