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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 moving away from too sharp or lemony and too austere.

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.

A little less sharp or lemony.
Substantially less austere.

Hárslevelű

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

Substantially less sharp or lemony.
Substantially less austere.

Aidani

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

Substantially less sharp or lemony.
Substantially less austere.

Albana

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

A little less sharp or lemony.
Substantially less austere.

Welschriesling

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

A little less sharp or lemony.
Substantially less austere.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

Substantially less sharp or lemony.
Substantially less austere.

Vidal

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

Substantially less sharp or lemony.
Substantially less austere.

Scheurebe

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

A little less sharp or lemony.
Substantially less austere.

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.

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 broader and softer, and fruitier.

Aidani

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

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

Albana

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

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

Chenin Blanc

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

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

Aidani

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

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

Albana

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

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

Welschriesling

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

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

Trebbiano Toscano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Aidani

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

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

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.

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 broader and softer, and fruitier.

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

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Spätlese

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Kabinett

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Viognier

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

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

Pedro Ximénez

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

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.

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.

Alsace Pinot Gris

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

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

Chenin Blanc

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

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

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 broader and softer, and fruitier.

Vidal

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

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

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 more neutral and subtle, and less oaky.

Malvasia

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

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

Rkatsiteli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Friuli white

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 softer

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Malvasia

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

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

Vidal

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

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

The sparkling version

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

Glera

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Champagne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Franciacorta

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

Méthode Cap Classique

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

Similar but sweeter

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

Aidani

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

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

Albana

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

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Chenin Blanc

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

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

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.

Aidani

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

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

Albana

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

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

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 broader and softer, and fruitier.

Scheurebe

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

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

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 broader and softer, and drier.

Chenin Blanc

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

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

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Aidani

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

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

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 broader and softer, and fruitier.

Alsace Pinot Gris

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Scheurebe

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

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

Trebbiano Toscano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Silvaner

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

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

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.

Similar but more floral

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

Aidani

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

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

Alsace Pinot Gris

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.

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

Scheurebe

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

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

White Burgundy

curated

The comparison most often drawn for serious dry Furmint.

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

Bual

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

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

Vin Jaune

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

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Muscat of Alexandria

Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Dry Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Gewürztraminer

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

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

Petit Manseng

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

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

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Šipon

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

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 broader and softer, and fruitier.

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 fresher, and fruitier.

Štajerska Šipon

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Šipon

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

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Same grape, warmer climate

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

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 fruitier, and broader and softer.

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 fruitier, and fresher.

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.

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.

Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mosel Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Something more adventurous

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

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 broader and softer, and fruitier.

Aidani

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

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

Albana

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

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

Welschriesling

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

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

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 broader and softer, and fruitier.

Aidani

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

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

Albana

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

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

Welschriesling

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

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

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.

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.

Australian Chardonnay

Both sit in the same style family.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

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.