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Wines like Dry Furmint

Tokaj’s modern commercial mainstay: structured, smoky, high-acid dry white that barely existed thirty years ago. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Dry Furmint?

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…

The citrus and orchard fruit How fresh and crisp it is How full and weighty it is The creamy, rounded texture That it is properly dry

But it’s a bit…

too sharp or lemony too sharp or acidic too heavy too buttery or thick too oaky or woody too austere

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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 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.
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 vanilla and oak: Vanilla, toast, coconut, sweet spice, sometimes smoke. It comes from the barrel rather than the grape, which is why the same grape can taste completely different with and without it.
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 fresh, crisp acidity and that it is properly dry, while moving away from too austere and too sharp or lemony.

You said you like that it is properly dry and that it is too austere. Both are about sweetness, 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 lemony. 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.

Chenin Blanc

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Furmint

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.

South African Chenin Blanc

curated

Both are high-acid, waxy, textured whites that take oak well.

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Keeps that it is properly dry.
About as austere as the wine you started from.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Vouvray

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.

Welschriesling

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

Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Petite Arvine

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.

Hárslevelű

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

Has noticeably less of the fresh, crisp acidity.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
Substantially less sharp or lemony.

Riesling

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

Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
About as sharp or lemony 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.

Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.

Furmint

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

South African Chenin Blanc

curated

Both are high-acid, waxy, textured whites that take oak well.

Expect: Riper and fuller, with more stone fruit.

Vouvray

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

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 more neutral and subtle, and lighter.

Vouvray

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Welschriesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.

Petite Arvine

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, 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.

Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Mosel Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and stronger and warmer.

Trebbiano Toscano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, 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.

Mosel Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Kabinett

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Spätlese

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Condrieu

Both sit in the same style family.

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

Viognier

Viognier scores closest to Dry Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Pedro Ximénez

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

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

Vin Santo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 more neutral and subtle, and lighter.

Furmint

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Hárslevelű

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

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Albana

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.

Rkatsiteli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.

Brda Rebula

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.

Ribolla Gialla

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.

Similar but softer

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

Hárslevelű

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

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

Both sit in the same style family.

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

Vidal

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pfalz Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

The sparkling version

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

Champagne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

English sparkling wine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Crémant

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

English Blanc de Blancs

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Similar but sweeter

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

Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.

Szamorodni

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

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

Furmint

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Hárslevelű

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

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

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.

Welschriesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.

Petite Arvine

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Hárslevelű

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

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

Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

California Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

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

Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and less oaky.

Furmint

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

White Burgundy

curated

The comparison most often drawn for serious dry Furmint.

Expect: Nuttier and more oak-driven, at far higher prices.

Similar but more aromatic

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

Scheurebe

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and softer and rounder.

Hárslevelű

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

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

Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

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 softer and rounder.

Trebbiano Toscano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and softer and rounder.

Seyval Blanc

Seyval Blanc scores closest to Dry Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and drier.

Silvaner

Silvaner scores closest to Dry Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and softer and rounder.

Similar but more floral

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

Hárslevelű

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

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

Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Finger Lakes Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Mosel Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Similar but more savoury

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

Savennières

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Vin Jaune

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.

Similar but fruitier

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

Petit Manseng

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Spätlese

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains scores closest to Dry Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Dry Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.

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.

Štajerska Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Same grape, cooler climate

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

Furmint

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Štajerska Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Hárslevelű

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

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

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Furmint

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Hárslevelű

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

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

Szamorodni

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and lighter.

Štajerska Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

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 more neutral and subtle, and lighter.

South African Chenin Blanc

curated

Both are high-acid, waxy, textured whites that take oak well.

Expect: Riper and fuller, with more stone fruit.

Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Mosel Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Something more adventurous

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

Furmint

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Vouvray

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Welschriesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.

Petite Arvine

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, 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.

Furmint

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Vouvray

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Welschriesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more neutral and subtle.

Petite Arvine

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

A step up

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

White Burgundy

curated

The comparison most often drawn for serious dry Furmint.

Expect: Nuttier and more oak-driven, at far higher prices.

South African Chenin Blanc

curated

Both are high-acid, waxy, textured whites that take oak well.

Expect: Riper and fuller, with more stone fruit.

Santorini Assyrtiko

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Australian Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

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.