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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 that it is properly dry, while moving away from too austere and too heavy.

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.

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.

Spätlese

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

Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
Substantially less heavy.

Hárslevelű

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

Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
A little less heavy.

Chenin Blanc

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

Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
A little less heavy.

Riesling

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

Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
Substantially less heavy.

Sémillon

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

Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
A little less heavy.

Trebbiano Toscano

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

Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
Substantially less heavy.

Vouvray

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

Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
A little less heavy.

Albana

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

Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
A little less heavy.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

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

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

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 stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and less spicy.

Riesling

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.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and less spicy.

Riesling

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

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

Sémillon

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and broader and softer.

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.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Riesling

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

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

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Vinho Verde

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, 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.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Riesling

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

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

Vinho Verde

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Mosel Riesling

Mosel Riesling scores closest to Dry Furmint 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.

Condrieu

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and drier.

Viognier

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and drier.

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 stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Furmint

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stronger and warmer.

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.

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 stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and less spicy.

Sémillon

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and broader and softer.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

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 stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Rkatsiteli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

Brda Rebula

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

Similar but softer

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

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 stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Sémillon

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and broader and softer.

Grechetto

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

Vidal

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less oaky.

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 drier, and stronger and warmer.

English Blanc de Noirs

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

English sparkling wine

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

Champagne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

Similar but sweeter

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

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 stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Riesling

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

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

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

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.

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 stronger and warmer, and more floral.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and fruitier.

Riesling

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and leaner and more cutting.

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

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 fuller and richer, and drier.

Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Sémillon

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Furmint

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stronger and warmer.

Similar but more aromatic

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

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

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 stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Scheurebe

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Riesling

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

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

Similar but more restrained

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

Sémillon

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and broader and softer.

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

Silvaner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

Seyval Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Similar but more floral

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

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 stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Riesling

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

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

Scheurebe

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Similar but more savoury

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

Franken Silvaner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

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 stronger and warmer.

Juhfark

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

Chablis

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

Similar but fruitier

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

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and stronger and warmer.

Petit Manseng

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stronger and warmer.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

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 stronger and warmer.

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

Same grape, cooler climate

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

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 stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Štajerska Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

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 fuller and richer, and stronger and warmer.

Same grape, warmer climate

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

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 stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Furmint

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

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stronger and warmer.

Štajerska Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

Šipon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

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 stronger and warmer, and less spicy.

Riesling

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

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

Vinho Verde

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.

Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

Something more adventurous

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

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

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 stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Sémillon

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and broader and softer.

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

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.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.

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 stronger and warmer, and less oaky.

Sémillon

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and broader and softer.

Trebbiano Toscano

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

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

A step up

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

Chenin Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more fruit-driven.

White Burgundy

curated

The comparison most often drawn for serious dry Furmint.

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

Chablis

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

Grüner Veltliner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.

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.