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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 savoury or funky and too perfumed.
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.
Recioto della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
- Substantially less perfumed.
Sauternes
Both sit in the same style family.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
- More perfumed, not less.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- About as savoury or funky as the wine you started from.
- About as perfumed as the wine you started from.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
Both sit in the same style family.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
- More perfumed, not less.
Beerenauslese
Both sit in the same style family.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
- More perfumed, not less.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
- More perfumed, not less.
Trockenbeerenauslese
Both sit in the same style family.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
- More perfumed, not less.
Canadian Icewine
Canadian Icewine scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
- Substantially less savoury or funky.
- More perfumed, not less.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Recioto della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and sweeter.
Sauternes
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more savoury.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Recioto della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and sweeter.
Sauternes
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more savoury.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
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.
Alpine white
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and drier.
Hondarrabi Zuri
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter.
Txakoli
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and lighter.
Colombard
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, 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.
Eiswein
Eiswein scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Trockenbeerenauslese
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more savoury.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Recioto della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and sweeter.
Sauternes
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more savoury.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, 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.
Recioto della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and sweeter.
Sauternes
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more savoury.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Recioto della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and sweeter.
Brda Rebula
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and drier.
Ribolla Gialla
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and drier.
Istrian Malvazija
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and drier.
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.
Eiswein
Eiswein scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
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 more restrained in fruit, and spicier.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and broader and softer.
Tokaji Aszú
Both are made from furmint, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more savoury.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Recioto della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and sweeter.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more savoury.
Vin de Constance
Vin de Constance scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Pedro Ximénez sherry
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and sweeter.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Austrian Sekt
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more sparkling.
Crémant
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more sparkling.
Glera
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more fruit-driven.
Franciacorta
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more savoury, and more restrained in fruit.
Similar but drier
Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.
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 more restrained in fruit, and drier.
Chilean Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and drier.
Godello
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and drier.
Vidiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and drier.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Pedro Ximénez sherry
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and sweeter.
Pedro Ximénez
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and sweeter.
Recioto della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and sweeter.
Coteaux du Layon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and sweeter.
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 sweeter.
Beerenauslese
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Auslese
Auslese scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Trockenbeerenauslese
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
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 more restrained in fruit, and softer and rounder.
Recioto della Valpolicella
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and less oaky.
Sauternes
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more savoury.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Vin de Constance
Vin de Constance scores closest to Szamorodni across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Sauternes
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Beerenauslese
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, 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.
Recioto della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and sweeter.
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 more restrained in fruit, 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 more restrained in fruit, and drier.
Pedro Ximénez sherry
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and sweeter.
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 more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Fiano
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and drier.
Fiano di Avellino
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and drier.
Montlouis-sur-Loire
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and more restrained in fruit.
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.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Recioto della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and sweeter.
Sauternes
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Beerenauslese
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, 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.
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 more restrained in fruit, and fuller and richer.
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 more restrained in fruit, and drier.
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.
Recioto della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and sweeter.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more savoury.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Beerenauslese
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
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.
Recioto della Valpolicella
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more fruit-driven, and sweeter.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more savoury.
Austrian botrytis sweet wine
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
Beerenauslese
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more fruit-driven.
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.