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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.
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 heavy, too oaky or woody 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.
Hárslevelű
Both are made from hárslevelű, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.
- A little less heavy.
- Substantially less oaky or woody.
- Substantially less austere.
Spätlese
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Substantially less heavy.
- Substantially less oaky or woody.
- Substantially less austere.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- A little less heavy.
- Substantially less oaky or woody.
- Substantially less austere.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Substantially less heavy.
- Substantially less oaky or woody.
- Substantially less austere.
Albana
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- A little less heavy.
- Substantially less oaky or woody.
- Substantially less austere.
Welschriesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- A little less heavy.
- Substantially less oaky or woody.
- Substantially less austere.
Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Substantially less heavy.
- Substantially less oaky or woody.
- Substantially less austere.
Scheurebe
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- A little less heavy.
- Substantially less oaky or woody.
- 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.
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 less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Spätlese
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more sparkling.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
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.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more sparkling.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Albana
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
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.
Trebbiano Toscano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
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 less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
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 less oaky, 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.
Vinho Verde
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Dry Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and sweeter.
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 less oaky, 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 less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
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 more oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more sparkling.
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 less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Rkatsiteli
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stronger and warmer.
Mtsvane Kakhuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
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 less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, 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.
Grechetto
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Asti
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Crémant
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
English sparkling wine
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and stiller.
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 less oaky, and lighter.
Albana
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Finger Lakes Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, 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 less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
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 they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Spätlese
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.
Trebbiano Toscano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
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 more oaky, and fuller and richer.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and stronger and warmer.
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 more oaky, and fuller and richer.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
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 less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Scheurebe
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
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 less oaky, and lighter.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Silvaner
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
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 less oaky.
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 less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Scheurebe
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Spätlese
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.
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.
Chablis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Valais Petite Arvine
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
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 less oaky, and lighter.
Petit Manseng
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stronger and warmer.
Muscat of Alexandria
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, 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.
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 less oaky, 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 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 more oaky.
Same grape, warmer climate
Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher 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.
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 less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
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 more 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 less oaky.
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.
Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Mosel Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
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 less oaky.
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 less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Spätlese
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more sparkling.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
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 less oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Spätlese
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more floral.
Vouvray
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and more sparkling.
Trebbiano Toscano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and lighter.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
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 oaky, and stronger and warmer.
Chablis
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Mosel Riesling
Mosel Riesling scores closest to Dry Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Santorini Assyrtiko
Santorini Assyrtiko scores closest to Dry Furmint across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
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.