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Wines like Prokupac
Serbia’s own red variety, revived from a blending grape into a serious varietal wine. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Prokupac?
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 bright red fruit
- Raspberry, redcurrant, sour cherry — lighter and sharper than dark fruit, usually from a cooler place or an earlier picking.
- 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.
- How smooth and soft it is
- Low tannin. Tannin is the drying, gum-gripping sensation in red wine — like strong tea. A smooth red has little of it.
- That it is not oaky
- No barrel character — just the fruit and the acidity. Chablis and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are the reference points.
- The spice
- Black pepper, clove, cinnamon. Some of it is the grape — the pepper in Syrah is a measured compound called rotundone — and some is the barrel.
- 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 light or thin, too soft or too easy, too peppery and too tart or sour-fruited.
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.
Montefalco Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less soft or too easy.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less tart or sour-fruited.
Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less soft or too easy.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less tart or sour-fruited.
Tannat
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less soft or too easy.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less tart or sour-fruited.
Madiran
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Substantially less light or thin.
- Substantially less soft or too easy.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less tart or sour-fruited.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- A little less light or thin.
- Substantially less soft or too easy.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less tart or sour-fruited.
Carignan
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- A little less light or thin.
- A little less soft or too easy.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less tart or sour-fruited.
Cahors
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- A little less light or thin.
- A little less soft or too easy.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less tart or sour-fruited.
Chianti Classico Riserva
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- A little less light or thin.
- A little less soft or too easy.
- Substantially less peppery.
- A little less tart or sour-fruited.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Montefalco Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Tannat
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Madiran
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Montefalco Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Tannat
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Madiran
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
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.
País
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less tannic and softer.
Tibouren
Tibouren scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less tannic and softer.
Portugieser
Portugieser scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less tannic and softer.
Valpolicella
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less tannic and softer.
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.
Fer Servadou
Fer Servadou scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less tannic and softer.
Loire Cabernet Franc
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less tannic and softer.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less tannic and softer.
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and less tannic and softer.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Montefalco Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Montsant
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Negroamaro
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Similar but less tannic
For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.
Tinta Negra
Tinta Negra scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and lighter.
Barbera d’Alba
Barbera d’Alba scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fruitier.
Barbera d’Asti
Barbera d’Asti scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fresher.
Muscat Bailey A
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and lighter.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Montefalco Sagrantino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Sagrantino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Tannat
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Madiran
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Baga
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less spicy.
Bairrada Baga
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less spicy.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less spicy.
Chianti Classico
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less tannic and softer.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Alicante Bouschet
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and fuller and richer.
Toro
Toro scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and fruitier.
Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and fruitier.
Mourvèdre
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Sparkling Shiraz
Sparkling Shiraz scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fruitier.
Lambrusco
Lambrusco scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fresher.
Lambrusco Grasparossa
Lambrusco Grasparossa scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fresher.
Montefalco Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and stiller.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Montefalco Sagrantino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Touriga Franca
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Tinto Cão
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, 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.
Bobal
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fresher.
Refosco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and fresher.
Broad-leaved Melnik
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and spicier.
Corvinone
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less tannic and softer, and less spicy.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Montefalco Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Rioja
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less spicy.
Nebbiolo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
Barolo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
Malbec
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
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.
Montefalco Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Tannat
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Madiran
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Barbaresco
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less spicy.
Nebbiolo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
Barolo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
Cahors
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less tannic and softer.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Barbaresco
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less spicy.
Chianti Classico Riserva
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less tannic and softer.
Montefalco Sagrantino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Toro
Toro scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and rounder and creamier in texture.
Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and spicier.
California Cabernet Sauvignon
California Cabernet Sauvignon scores closest to Prokupac across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and less tannic and softer.
Change the place
Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.
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.
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.
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.
Barbaresco
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less spicy.
Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less tannic and softer.
Nebbiolo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
Barolo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Montefalco Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Tannat
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Madiran
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
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.
Montefalco Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Sagrantino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Tannat
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
Madiran
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and less spicy.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Barbaresco
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less spicy.
Barolo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
Nebbiolo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
Priorat
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, 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.