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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 creamy, rounded mouthfeel, that it is properly dry and the fresh, crisp acidity, while moving away from too sharp or acidic and too peppery.

You said you like the fresh, crisp acidity and that it is too sharp or acidic. Both are about acidity, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
You said you like the fresh, crisp acidity and that it is too sharp or acidic. Both are about perceived freshness, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.

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.

Kisi

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Keeps that it is properly dry.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
Substantially less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less peppery.

Chardonnay

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Keeps that it is properly dry.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
A little less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less peppery.

Altesse

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Keeps that it is properly dry.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
A little less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less peppery.

White Bordeaux

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Keeps that it is properly dry.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
A little less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less peppery.

Soave Classico

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Keeps that it is properly dry.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
A little less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less peppery.

Australian Chardonnay

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Keeps that it is properly dry.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
A little less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less peppery.

Friuli white

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Keeps that it is properly dry.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
A little less sharp or acidic.
Substantially less peppery.

Douro white

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

Keeps the creamy, rounded mouthfeel.
Keeps that it is properly dry.
Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
A little less sharp or acidic.
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.

Kisi

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

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

Chardonnay

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

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

Altesse

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 fresher.

White Bordeaux

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 fresher.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Kisi

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

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

Chardonnay

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

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

Altesse

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 fresher.

White Bordeaux

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 fresher.

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.

Altesse

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 fresher.

Verdicchio

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

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

White Bordeaux

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 fresher.

Xarel·lo

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

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

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.

Chardonnay

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

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

Altesse

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 fresher.

White Bordeaux

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 fresher.

Verdicchio

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.

Condrieu

Both come from the same country.

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

Viognier

Both come from the same country.

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

Pedro Ximénez

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

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

Toro

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Chardonnay

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

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

Altesse

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 fresher.

White Bordeaux

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 fresher.

Soave Classico

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

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Kisi

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

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and leaner and more cutting.

Friuli white

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

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

Rkatsiteli

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

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

Similar but fresher

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

Savennières

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

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Assyrtiko

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Greco di Tufo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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.

Kisi

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

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

Chardonnay

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

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

Altesse

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 fresher.

White Bordeaux

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 fresher.

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 sweeter, and less spicy.

Méthode Cap Classique

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

California traditional-method sparkling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Cava

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and sweeter.

Similar but sweeter

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

Pfalz Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Grechetto

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Franciacorta

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Méthode Cap Classique

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, 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.

Kisi

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

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

Altesse

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 fresher.

Friulano

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

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

Xarel·lo

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

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Chardonnay

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

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

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

White Bordeaux

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 fresher.

Friuli white

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

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Roussanne

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 less spicy.

Malagousia

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

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

Torrontés

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

Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and less spicy.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and leaner and more cutting.

Similar but more restrained

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

Pinot Blanc

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 leaner and more cutting.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and leaner and more cutting.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and leaner and more cutting.

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 less spicy.

Similar but more floral

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

Malagousia

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

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and leaner and more cutting.

Roussanne

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 less spicy.

Falanghina

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

Expect: Expect it to be leaner and more cutting, and less spicy.

Similar but more savoury

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

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 fresher and more acidic.

Santorini Assyrtiko

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Amontillado sherry

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

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

Fino and Manzanilla sherry

curated

Both age under a film of yeast and develop intensely nutty, savoury character.

Expect: Fortified, drier and more saline.

Similar but fruitier

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

Godello

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

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

Vidiano

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

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

Fiano

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

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

Fiano di Avellino

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

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

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 fresher and more acidic, and less spicy.

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 fresher and more acidic, and spicier.

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 fresher and more acidic, and less spicy.

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 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.

Chardonnay

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

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

Australian Chardonnay

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

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

White Burgundy

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

Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and fresher.

South African Chenin Blanc

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

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

Something more adventurous

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

Kisi

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

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

Altesse

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 fresher.

White Bordeaux

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 fresher.

Soave Classico

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

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

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.

Kisi

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

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

Altesse

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 fresher.

White Bordeaux

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 fresher.

Soave Classico

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

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

A step up

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

Ribera del Duero

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

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

Priorat

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

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Australian Chardonnay

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

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

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.