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Wines like Szamorodni
Tokaji made from whole bunches without separating the botrytised berries — made either sweet (édes) or dry (száraz). Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Szamorodni?
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 tropical fruit
- Passionfruit, mango, pineapple, guava. It comes from riper fruit and warmer sites, and it is the difference between Marlborough and Sancerre in the same grape.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- How aromatic it is
- Some grapes announce themselves from across the room — Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc. Others are far quieter, and quiet is not the same as dull.
- The savoury, meaty side
- Leather, olive, cured meat, dried herbs, tobacco. It is what people mean by calling a wine "serious" rather than "fruity", and it comes with age as well as with place.
- The touch of sweetness
- Actual sugar left in the wine, which is a different thing from tasting fruity. A wine can smell of ripe peach and be completely dry.
Looking for something moving away from too perfumed and too sweet.
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.
Dry Furmint
Both are made from furmint, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less sweet.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less sweet.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less sweet.
English still white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less sweet.
Garganega
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less sweet.
Verdelho
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less sweet.
Montlouis-sur-Loire
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less sweet.
Slavonian Graševina
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Substantially less perfumed.
- Substantially less sweet.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Dry 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 drier, and spicier.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and softer and rounder.
English still white
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.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and softer and rounder.
English still white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Garganega
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and softer and rounder.
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 Romagnolo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Vinho Verde
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Müller-Thurgau
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and lighter.
Hunter Valley Semillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
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.
Hunter Valley Semillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Vinho Verde
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Alpine white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Colombard
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Recioto della Valpolicella
Recioto della Valpolicella scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Vin Santo
Vin Santo scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more aromatic.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and lighter.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
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.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and broader and softer.
Dry 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 drier, and spicier.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Rkatsiteli
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Kisi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Friuli white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Brda Rebula
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
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.
Dry 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 drier, and spicier.
English still white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Montlouis-sur-Loire
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and lighter.
English Blanc de Noirs
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and lighter.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be broader and softer, and softer and rounder.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and leaner and more cutting.
Franciacorta
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and leaner and more cutting.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Australian traditional-method sparkling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and less oaky.
Austrian Sekt
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and lighter.
California traditional-method sparkling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and less oaky.
Cava
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and earthier.
Similar but drier
Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.
Dry 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 drier, and spicier.
South African Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Pinot Grigio
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.
Silvaner
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and softer and rounder.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Bual
Bual scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, 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 sweeter, and spicier.
Silvaner
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and softer and rounder.
Seyval 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.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and lighter.
Verdelho
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and broader and softer.
Sercial
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and lighter.
Graševina
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and lighter.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less oaky.
Dry 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 drier, and less oaky.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.
Dry 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 drier, and spicier.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Australian Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
English still white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Garganega
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and lighter.
Montlouis-sur-Loire
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and lighter.
Vinho Verde
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Fiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Santorini Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and cleaner and more fruit-focused.
Cava
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and more fruit-driven.
Savennières
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Franken Silvaner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Recioto della Valpolicella
Recioto della Valpolicella scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and spicier.
Dry 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 drier, and more restrained in fruit.
Verdelho
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more restrained in fruit.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and broader 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.
Štajerska Šipon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Šipon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Dry 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 drier, and fuller and richer.
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.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and broader and softer.
Pinot Gris
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more fruit-driven.
English sparkling wine
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more sparkling, and lighter.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Dry 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 drier, and spicier.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and softer and rounder.
English still white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Garganega
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and softer and rounder.
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.
Dry 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 drier, and spicier.
Grechetto
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and softer and rounder.
English still white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and less oaky.
Garganega
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more floral, and softer and rounder.
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.
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.