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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 keeping that the fruit is not covered in oak and the citrus and green-apple character, while moving away from too light or thin and too plain or too simple.
- You said you like that the fruit is not covered in oak and that it is too plain or too simple. Both are about oak influence, 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.
Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Santorini Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Greco di Tufo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Savennières
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of that the fruit is not covered in oak, though less of it.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Keeps the citrus and green-apple character.
- A little less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has noticeably less of that the fruit is not covered in oak.
- Has some of the citrus and green-apple character, though less of it.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less plain or too simple.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Santorini Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Greco di Tufo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Savennières
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Santorini Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Greco di Tufo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Savennières
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
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.
Alpine white
Alpine white scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Aligoté
Aligoté scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
English still white
English still white scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Colombard
Colombard scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
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.
Alpine white
Alpine white scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Spätlese
Spätlese scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and lighter.
Colombard
Colombard scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Assyrtiko
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Santorini Assyrtiko
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Greco di Tufo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Savennières
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
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.
Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Santorini Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Greco di Tufo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Savennières
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Kisi
Kisi scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and broader and softer.
Brda Rebula
Both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Rkatsiteli
Rkatsiteli scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Australian Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
New Zealand Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
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.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
English sparkling wine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Corpinnat
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Cava
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Pedro Ximénez sherry
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and fruitier.
Madeira
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and lighter.
Change the flavour
Same shape, different aromatic character.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Roussanne
Roussanne scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and more aromatic.
Sancerre
Sancerre scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Pouilly-Fumé
Pouilly-Fumé scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
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
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Vernaccia di San Gimignano scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Franken Silvaner
Franken Silvaner scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Roussanne
Roussanne scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and lighter.
Fiano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Fiano di Avellino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Savennières
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Greco di Tufo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Santorini Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Pošip
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and lighter.
Petit Manseng
Petit Manseng scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less oaky.
Alsace Pinot Gris
Alsace Pinot Gris scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and less oaky.
Wachau Grüner Veltliner
Wachau Grüner Veltliner scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
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.
Štajerska Šipon
Both are made from šipon, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Same grape, warmer climate
Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.
Dry Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Furmint
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Szamorodni
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
Tokaji Aszú
Tokaji Aszú scores closest to Šipon across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
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.
Santorini Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Australian Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Greco di Tufo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Savennières
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
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.
Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Greco di Tufo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Savennières
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Dry Furmint
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fruitier.
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 lighter, and less oaky.
White Burgundy
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Australian Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
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.