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Wines like Savagnin

The Jura’s distinctive white variety, and — as Traminer — the ancestor of Gewürztraminer. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Savagnin?

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…

How full and weighty it is How fresh and crisp it is The creamy, rounded texture The savoury, meaty side That it is properly dry

But it’s a bit…

too heavy too sharp or acidic too buttery or thick too peppery too savoury or funky too austere

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What these words mean

How full and weighty it is: Body is how much the wine seems to fill your mouth — the difference between skimmed and whole milk. It comes mostly from alcohol and ripeness.
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.
The creamy, rounded texture: A soft, almost dairy-like roundness. In white wine it usually comes from malolactic fermentation or from time on the lees, not from the grape.
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.
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 moving away from too austere, too peppery and too sharp or acidic.

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.

Sémillon

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Substantially less austere.
Substantially less peppery.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Vidal

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

Substantially less austere.
Substantially less peppery.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Hárslevelű

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

Substantially less austere.
Substantially less peppery.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Malvasia

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

Substantially less austere.
Substantially less peppery.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Ortega

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

Substantially less austere.
Substantially less peppery.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Muscadelle

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Substantially less austere.
Substantially less peppery.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Aidani

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

Substantially less austere.
Substantially less peppery.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.

Chenin Blanc

curated

A comparably waxy, high-acid, ageworthy white.

Substantially less austere.
Substantially less peppery.
About as sharp or acidic as the wine you started from.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Sémillon

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Vidal

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more fruit-driven.

Hárslevelű

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

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

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, 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.

Sémillon

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Vidal

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more fruit-driven.

Hárslevelű

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

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

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, 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.

Aidani

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Hárslevelű

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

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

Muscadelle

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Ortega

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

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.

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Vidal

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more fruit-driven.

Albana

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

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

Welschriesling

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

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

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Pedro Ximénez

Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Savagnin across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and softer and rounder.

Condrieu

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and drier.

Viognier

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and drier.

Vin Santo

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and spicier.

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.

Sémillon

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Vidal

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more fruit-driven.

Hárslevelű

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

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

Ortega

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Albana

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

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

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fresher

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

Petit Manseng

Both come from the same country.

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

Vouvray

Both come from the same country.

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

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Petite Arvine

Petite Arvine scores closest to Savagnin across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Similar but softer

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

Sémillon

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Vidal

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more fruit-driven.

Hárslevelű

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

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

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

The sparkling version

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

Franciacorta

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Méthode Cap Classique

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

California traditional-method sparkling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Asti

Asti scores closest to Savagnin across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and softer and rounder.

Similar but sweeter

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

Aidani

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Albana

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

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

Hárslevelű

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

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

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but less oaky

One of the commonest requests in wine. Strips oak influence while holding grape character and weight.

Vidal

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more fruit-driven.

Hárslevelű

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

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

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Ortega

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Sémillon

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

California Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.

Chenin Blanc

curated

A comparably waxy, high-acid, ageworthy white.

Expect: More fruit and much less oxidative character.

Furmint

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Hárslevelű

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more fruit-driven.

Scheurebe

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

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

Ortega

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Muscadelle

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Similar but more restrained

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

Sémillon

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Silvaner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.

Seyval Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Similar but more floral

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

Aidani

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Hárslevelű

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more fruit-driven.

Muscadelle

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Ortega

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Similar but more savoury

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

Santorini Assyrtiko scores closest to Savagnin across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Vin Jaune

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and spicier.

Sémillon

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more fruit-driven.

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Hárslevelű

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

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

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Vidal

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

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

Ortega

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, cooler climate

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher and more acidic.

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.

Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.

Chenin Blanc

curated

A comparably waxy, high-acid, ageworthy white.

Expect: More fruit and much less oxidative character.

Glera

Glera scores closest to Savagnin across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.

California Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.

Something more adventurous

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

Sémillon

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Vidal

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more fruit-driven.

Hárslevelű

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

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

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, 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.

Sémillon

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

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

Vidal

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more fruit-driven.

Hárslevelű

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

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

Malvasia

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less spicy.

A step up

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

Santorini Assyrtiko scores closest to Savagnin across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and spicier.

California Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.

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.