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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.
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 peppery and too light or thin.
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.
Bobal
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less light or thin.
Corvinone
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less light or thin.
Refosco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less light or thin.
Tinta Barroca
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less light or thin.
Graciano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less light or thin.
Montefalco Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less peppery.
- Substantially less light or thin.
Toro
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less peppery.
- Substantially less light or thin.
Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Substantially less peppery.
- Substantially less light or thin.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Bobal
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Corvinone
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Refosco
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.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Bobal
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Corvinone
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Refosco
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.
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.
Cinsault
Cinsault scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
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.
Molinara
Molinara 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.
Gamay
curatedA comparable weight and red-fruited freshness, suited to being served lightly cool.
Expect: Prokupac is more tannic and less overtly juicy.
Dornfelder
Dornfelder 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.
Toro
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.
Alicante Bouschet
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.
Tinta Barroca
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.
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.
Pinot Meunier
Pinot Meunier scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Barbera d’Asti
Barbera d’Asti scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and lighter.
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.
Bobal
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Toro
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 fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Graciano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Rosso di Montalcino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more oaky.
Refosco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Barbera d’Asti
Barbera d’Asti scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and lighter.
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.
Toro
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, 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.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Lambrusco
Lambrusco scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
Lambrusco Grasparossa scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Sparkling Shiraz
Sparkling Shiraz scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and lighter.
Bobal
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.
Corvinone
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.
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.
Toro
Toro scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and lighter.
Montsant
Montsant scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and lighter.
Montepulciano
Montepulciano scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
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.
Morgon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more oaky.
Gamay
curatedA comparable weight and red-fruited freshness, suited to being served lightly cool.
Expect: Prokupac is more tannic and less overtly juicy.
Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo 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.
Bobal
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Corvinone
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Refosco
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.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Graciano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Cahors
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more oaky.
Jaen
Jaen scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Barbaresco
Barbaresco scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
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 less spicy.
Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Toro
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.
Primitivo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and spicier.
Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and less spicy.
McLaren Vale Shiraz
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and spicier.
Change the place
Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.
Same grape, cooler climate
Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.
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.
Same grape, warmer climate
Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.
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.
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.
Primitivo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and spicier.
Priorat
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and spicier.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Bobal
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Corvinone
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Refosco
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.
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.
Bobal
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Corvinone
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less spicy.
Refosco
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.
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 more oaky.
Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and lighter.
Barbaresco
Barbaresco scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and lighter.
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.