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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 sweet and too savoury or funky.
- You said you like the savoury, non-fruity character and that it is too savoury or funky. Both are about savoury character, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
- You said you like the savoury, non-fruity character and that it is too savoury or funky. Both are about fruit intensity, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
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.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
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.
Kabinett
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more restrained in fruit.
Alpine white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
Rheingau Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less oaky.
Rheinhessen Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less oaky.
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 sweeter, and more savoury.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Eiswein
Eiswein scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Kabinett
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more restrained in fruit.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Vin Santo
Vin Santo scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more savoury.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more savoury.
Sauternes
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
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
Vin Santo scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more savoury.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and softer and rounder.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more savoury.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
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.
Kisi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more savoury.
Mtsvane Kakhuri
Mtsvane Kakhuri scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Brda Rebula
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
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 they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
Rheingau Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, 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 more savoury.
Nahe Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less oaky.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Vin Santo
Vin Santo scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more savoury.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and broader and softer.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and softer and rounder.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and softer and rounder.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Sekt
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more sparkling.
Austrian Sekt
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more sparkling.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more restrained in fruit.
Crémant
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more sparkling.
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 more restrained in fruit.
Pfalz Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less oaky.
Rheingau Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less oaky.
Rheinhessen Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less oaky.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Moscato d’Asti
Moscato d’Asti scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Asti
Asti 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 savoury.
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 sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Nahe Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter.
Alsace Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more floral.
Verdelho
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
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 more fruit-driven.
Condrieu
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and softer and rounder.
Viognier
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and softer and rounder.
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
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 they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and softer and rounder.
Verdelho
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less oaky.
Austrian Sekt
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more sparkling.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and softer and rounder.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and softer and rounder.
Vin de Constance
Vin de Constance scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
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 more fruit-driven.
Sauternes
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Beerenauslese
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
Change the place
Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.
Same grape, warmer climate
Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.
Change the mood
Safer, stranger, cheaper or more serious.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
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.
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.