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Wines like Šipon
The Slovenian name for Furmint, made dry in Štajerska rather than sweet. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Šipon?
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 citrus and orchard fruit
- Lemon, lime, green apple, pear. The signature of a cool-climate white — quieter and less perfumed than tropical fruit, and a different thing from the acidity it usually travels with.
- 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.
- 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.
- That it is not too strong
- Alcohol you notice as warmth at the back of the throat. Some people find it a pleasant part of a big red and some find it tiring.
- That it is not oaky
- No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
- 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 plain or too simple, too alcoholic or warming and too sharp or lemony.
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.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Pfalz Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less austere.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
- About as alcoholic or warming as the wine you started from.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
Malvasia
Malvasia scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as plain or too simple as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less alcoholic or warming.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
Pfalz Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
Pfalz Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
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
Aidani scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
Trebbiano Toscano
Trebbiano Toscano scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
Welsh white wine
Welsh white wine scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and drier.
English still white
English still white scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and drier.
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.
Riesling
Riesling scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
Spätlese
Spätlese scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less oaky.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Furmint
Furmint scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Pfalz Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
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.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
Pfalz Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Malvasia
Malvasia scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter in alcohol.
Brda Rebula
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
Pfalz Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Champagne
Champagne scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and drier.
Franciacorta
Franciacorta scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and drier.
Méthode Cap Classique
Méthode Cap Classique scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and drier.
California traditional-method sparkling
California traditional-method sparkling scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and drier.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Madeira
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and broader and softer.
Marsala
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and broader and softer.
White Port
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and broader and softer.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fruitier.
Roussanne
Roussanne scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Aidani
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter in alcohol.
Silvaner
Silvaner scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter in alcohol.
Trebbiano Toscano
Trebbiano Toscano scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter in alcohol.
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and drier.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
Roussanne
Roussanne scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Aidani
Aidani scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
Vin Jaune
Vin Jaune scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Malvasia
Malvasia scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Petite Arvine
Petite Arvine scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Change the place
Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.
Same grape, somewhere else
Holds the variety constant and changes the place, which is often a bigger change than swapping the grape.
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.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter in alcohol.
Dry Furmint
Dry Furmint scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Szamorodni
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter in alcohol.
Štajerska Šipon
Both are made from šipon, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
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.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
South African Chenin Blanc
South African Chenin Blanc scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Australian Chardonnay
Australian Chardonnay scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
Pfalz Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
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.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and more neutral and subtle.
Pfalz Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter in alcohol.
South African Chenin Blanc
South African Chenin Blanc scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Australian Chardonnay
Australian Chardonnay scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
California Chardonnay
California Chardonnay scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and drier.
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.