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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 full body and weight, while moving away from too oaky or woody 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.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- A little less oaky or woody.
- More sweet, not less.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- A little less oaky or woody.
- Substantially less sweet.
Soave Classico
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- A little less oaky or woody.
- Substantially less sweet.
Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- A little less oaky or woody.
- Substantially less sweet.
Santorini Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- A little less oaky or woody.
- Substantially less sweet.
Godello
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- A little less oaky or woody.
- Substantially less sweet.
Greco di Tufo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- A little less oaky or woody.
- Substantially less sweet.
Savennières
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- A little less oaky or woody.
- 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.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and softer and rounder.
Soave Classico
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and softer and rounder.
Soave Classico
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.
Rheingau Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more fruit-driven.
Rheinhessen Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and softer and rounder.
Alvarinho (Monção e Melgaço)
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
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.
Eiswein
Eiswein scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and lighter in alcohol.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and spicier.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Canadian Icewine
Canadian Icewine scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Canadian Icewine
Canadian Icewine scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Vin de Constance
Vin de Constance scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
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.
Marsanne
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Canadian Icewine
Canadian Icewine scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Eiswein
Eiswein scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Kisi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Rkatsiteli
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Recioto della Valpolicella
Recioto della Valpolicella scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Mtsvane Kakhuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.
Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Santorini Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Greco di Tufo
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Savennières
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Marsanne
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Vin Santo
Vin Santo scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Vin de Constance
Vin de Constance scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and leaner and more cutting.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Champagne
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more sparkling.
Franciacorta
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more sparkling.
Méthode Cap Classique
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more sparkling.
English Blanc de Noirs
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more sparkling.
Similar but drier
Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and softer and rounder.
Soave Classico
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Santorini Assyrtiko
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Assyrtiko
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
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.
Coteaux du Layon
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, 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.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be less oaky, and sweeter.
Eiswein
Eiswein scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and spicier.
Canadian Icewine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
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
Vin Santo scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more oaky, and sweeter.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and spicier.
Canadian Icewine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Sauvignon Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Vin de Constance
Vin de Constance scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Soave Classico
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Santorini Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Godello
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Vin de Constance
Vin de Constance scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Roussanne
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Torrontés
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
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 stronger and warmer.
Vin Jaune
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be spicier, and drier.
Savennières
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Assyrtiko
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.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Canadian Icewine
Canadian Icewine scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
Eiswein
Eiswein scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fuller and richer.
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.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and softer and rounder.
Soave Classico
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
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.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less oaky.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be stronger and warmer, and softer and rounder.
Soave Classico
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Assyrtiko
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
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.