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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 keeping the full body and weight, while moving away from too sharp or acidic, too peppery and too buttery or thick.

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.

Verdelho

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

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less peppery.
A little less buttery or thick.

Sercial

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

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
A little less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less peppery.
A little less buttery or thick.

Chenin Blanc

curated

A comparably waxy, high-acid, ageworthy white.

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
About as sharp or acidic as the wine you started from.
Substantially less peppery.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Keeps the full body and weight.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less peppery.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.

Bual

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

Keeps the full body and weight.
A little less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less peppery.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.

Istrian Malvazija

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less peppery.
A little less buttery or thick.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

Keeps the full body and weight.
About as sharp or acidic as the wine you started from.
Substantially less peppery.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.

Malvazija Istarska

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less peppery.
A little less buttery or thick.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Verdelho

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

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

Sercial

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

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

Chenin Blanc

curated

A comparably waxy, high-acid, ageworthy white.

Expect: More fruit and much less oxidative character.

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Verdelho

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

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

Sercial

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

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

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Bual

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

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

Istrian Malvazija

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Malvazija Istarska

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Avesso

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Etna Bianco

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vouvray

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

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

Carricante

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Juhfark

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 softer and rounder, and fuller and richer.

Condrieu

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fuller and richer.

Viognier

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fuller and richer.

Kisi

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

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

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.

Bual

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

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

South African Chenin Blanc

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

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

Soave Classico

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Istrian Malvazija

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Malvazija Istarska

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fresher

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

Alsace Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Gros Manseng

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

German dry Riesling (trocken)

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Valais Petite Arvine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Similar but softer

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

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Soave Classico

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

New Zealand Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

The sparkling version

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

Crémant

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

English sparkling wine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Austrian Sekt

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Sekt

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Similar but sweeter

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

Bual

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

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

Verdelho

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

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

Sercial

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

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

Szamorodni

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

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

Verdelho

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

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

Sercial

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

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

Kisi

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

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

Bual

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

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

New Zealand Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chardonnay

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

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

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 lighter, and softer and rounder.

Scheurebe

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Roussanne

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, 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.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pinot Blanc

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

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

Chasselas

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more floral

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Roussanne

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

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

Alsace Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Malagousia

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vin Jaune

Both are made from savagnin, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

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

Chianti Classico Riserva

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

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

Sercial

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

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Verdelho

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

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

Avesso

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Grillo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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

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

Vin Jaune

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

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

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

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

Vin Jaune

Both are made from savagnin, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

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

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.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chardonnay

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

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

Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Verdelho

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

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

Sercial

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

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

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Bual

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

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

Verdelho

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

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

Sercial

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

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

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Bual

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

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

A step up

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

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

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

South African Chenin Blanc

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

White Burgundy

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

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