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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 keeping the savoury, non-fruity character, while moving away from too sharp or acidic and too oaky or woody.
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.
Vin Santo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the savoury, non-fruity character.
- Substantially less sharp or acidic.
- More oaky or woody, not less.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of the savoury, non-fruity character.
- Substantially less sharp or acidic.
- About as oaky or woody as the wine you started from.
Vin de Constance
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of the savoury, non-fruity character.
- Substantially less sharp or acidic.
- About as oaky or woody as the wine you started from.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
- Keeps the savoury, non-fruity character.
- More sharp or acidic, not less.
- About as oaky or woody as the wine you started from.
Vinsanto (Santorini)
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the savoury, non-fruity character.
- A little less sharp or acidic.
- More oaky or woody, not less.
Canadian Icewine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of the savoury, non-fruity character.
- About as sharp or acidic as the wine you started from.
- A little less oaky or woody.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
Both sit in the same style family.
- Has noticeably less of the savoury, non-fruity character.
- About as sharp or acidic as the wine you started from.
- About as oaky or woody as the wine you started from.
Beerenauslese
Both sit in the same style family.
- Has noticeably less of the savoury, non-fruity character.
- About as sharp or acidic as the wine you started from.
- A little less oaky or woody.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Vin Santo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more oaky.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Vin de Constance
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Vin Santo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more oaky.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Vin de Constance
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Vinsanto (Santorini)
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and spicier.
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.
Franciacorta
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more sparkling.
Méthode Cap Classique
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more sparkling.
California traditional-method sparkling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more sparkling.
Koshu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and more restrained in fruit.
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.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
Eiswein
Eiswein scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and fresher.
Canadian Icewine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and fresher and more acidic.
Trockenbeerenauslese
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Vin Santo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more oaky.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Vin de Constance
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
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.
Vin Santo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more oaky.
Vin de Constance
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
Vinsanto (Santorini)
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and spicier.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Kisi
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and drier.
Istrian Malvazija
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more restrained in fruit.
Mtsvane Kakhuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and less oaky.
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.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Eiswein
Eiswein scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and fresher.
Canadian Icewine
Canadian Icewine scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and more fruit-driven.
Vin Santo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more oaky.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Vin Santo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more oaky.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Vin de Constance
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Kisi
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and drier.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Franciacorta
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more sparkling.
Méthode Cap Classique
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more sparkling.
California traditional-method sparkling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more sparkling.
Cava
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.
Similar but drier
Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.
Kisi
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and drier.
Soave Classico
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.
Istrian Malvazija
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more restrained in fruit.
Friulano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and fresher.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Bual
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and less oaky.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and less oaky.
Vin Santo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more oaky.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
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.
Recioto della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Vin de Constance
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
Canadian Icewine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
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.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and spicier.
Vinsanto (Santorini)
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and fresher and more acidic.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Vin de Constance
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Vin de Constance
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
Vinsanto (Santorini)
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and spicier.
Canadian Icewine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Kisi
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and drier.
Soave Classico
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.
Franciacorta
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more sparkling.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Vin de Constance
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
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 more fruit-driven, and less oaky.
Scheurebe
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and less oaky.
Torrontés
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and less oaky.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
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.
Vin Santo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more oaky.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
Vinsanto (Santorini)
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and spicier.
Franken Silvaner
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more restrained in fruit.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and fruitier.
Vin de Constance
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and fruitier.
Canadian Icewine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and fresher and more acidic.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and spicier.
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.
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.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Vin Santo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more oaky.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Vin de Constance
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Vinsanto (Santorini)
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and spicier.
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.
Vin Santo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and more oaky.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Vin de Constance
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and spicier.
Vinsanto (Santorini)
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher and more acidic, and spicier.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
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.