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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 fresh, crisp acidity and the savoury, non-fruity character, while moving away from 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.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Keeps the savoury, non-fruity character.
- More sweet, not less.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Keeps the savoury, non-fruity character.
- Substantially less sweet.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of the fresh, crisp acidity, though less of it.
- Keeps the savoury, non-fruity character.
- More sweet, not less.
Valais Petite Arvine
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Keeps the savoury, non-fruity character.
- Substantially less sweet.
Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Keeps the savoury, non-fruity character.
- Substantially less sweet.
English Blanc de Noirs
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Keeps the savoury, non-fruity character.
- Substantially less sweet.
Austrian Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Keeps the savoury, non-fruity character.
- Substantially less sweet.
Savagnin
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the fresh, crisp acidity.
- Keeps the savoury, non-fruity character.
- 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.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and softer and rounder.
Valais Petite Arvine
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, 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 more neutral and subtle.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and softer and rounder.
Valais Petite Arvine
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less oaky.
Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
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.
Hunter Valley Semillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Muscadet
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
Alpine white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Hondarrabi Zuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
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 fruitier.
Hunter Valley Semillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Muscadet
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
Alpine white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
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 fruitier.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and softer and rounder.
Vinsanto (Santorini)
Vinsanto (Santorini) scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and broader and softer.
Sauternes
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.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and softer and rounder.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.
Vinsanto (Santorini)
Vinsanto (Santorini) scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and broader and softer.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Rkatsiteli
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
Kisi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Ribolla Gialla
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
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 fruit-driven.
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 they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fresher.
Valais Petite Arvine
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less oaky.
Austrian Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
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 fresher.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and softer and rounder.
Australian Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and drier.
New Zealand Chardonnay
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and drier.
Soave Classico
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and drier.
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 fresher, and more sparkling.
Austrian Sekt
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and fresher.
California traditional-method sparkling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more sparkling.
Champagne
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.
Assyrtiko
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Australian traditional-method sparkling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more sparkling.
Austrian Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Champagne
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.
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 broader and softer.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
Vin Santo
Vin Santo scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and softer and rounder.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and more fruit-driven.
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.
Austrian Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Rkatsiteli
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
Juhfark
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
Greco
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
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 sweeter, and softer and rounder.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less oaky.
Vinsanto (Santorini)
Vinsanto (Santorini) scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and broader and softer.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and 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 more fruit-driven.
Vinsanto (Santorini)
Vinsanto (Santorini) scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and broader and softer.
Sauvignon Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, 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.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and stronger and warmer.
Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
English Blanc de Noirs
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more sparkling.
Savagnin
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Alsace Riesling
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and fresher.
Albariño
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Rías Baixas Albariño
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Australian Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more fruit-driven.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Santorini Assyrtiko
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and drier.
Vin Jaune
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and more restrained in fruit.
Oloroso sherry
Oloroso sherry scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and softer and rounder.
Fino and Manzanilla sherry
Fino and Manzanilla sherry scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and more restrained in fruit.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and 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 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.
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.
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 fruit-driven.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
Štajerska Šipon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and drier.
Šipon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and drier.
Same grape, warmer climate
Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
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 fruit-driven.
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.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.
Champagne
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.
English sparkling wine
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and softer and rounder.
Valais Petite Arvine
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less oaky.
Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
English Blanc de Noirs
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more sparkling.
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
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and softer and rounder.
Valais Petite Arvine
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and less oaky.
Jura Savagnin and Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more restrained in fruit.
English Blanc de Noirs
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more sparkling.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and fruitier.
Santorini Assyrtiko
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more savoury.
South African Chenin Blanc
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.
Australian Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
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.