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Wines like Pošip
Croatia’s leading white, from the island of Korčula: full-bodied with a bitter-almond finish. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.
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What do you like about Pošip?
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.
- The citrus and orchard fruit
- Lemon, lime, green apple, pear. The signature of a cool-climate white — quieter and less perfumed than tropical fruit, and a different thing from the acidity it usually travels with.
- 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.
- 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.
- That it is properly dry
- No perceptible sugar at all. Almost all red wine is dry and a good deal of white wine is not, which is why this is a more useful thing to say about a white than about a red.
Looking for something keeping the full body and weight, while moving away from too austere, too sharp or lemony and too tropical or sweet-smelling.
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.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- Substantially less austere.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- More tropical or sweet-smelling, not less.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
- Substantially less austere.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Different grape, similar feel
Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
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.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
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.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fresher.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Condrieu
Condrieu scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more aromatic.
Viognier
Viognier scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more aromatic.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and sweeter.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
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.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Kisi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but softer
Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.
Gewürztraminer
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Condrieu
Condrieu scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Cava
Cava scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.
Glera
Glera scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Corpinnat
Corpinnat scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Franciacorta
Franciacorta scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.
Similar but sweeter
Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
White Port
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.
Marsala
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.
Malvasia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
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.
Malvasia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
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 drier, and fruitier.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Furmint
Furmint scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Aidani
Aidani scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Hárslevelű
Hárslevelű scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Similar but more restrained
For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Silvaner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.
Trebbiano Toscano
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Palomino Fino
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Gewürztraminer
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Aidani
Aidani scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more aromatic.
Hárslevelű
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and lighter.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Silvaner
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Condrieu
Condrieu scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Viognier
Viognier scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
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.
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.
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.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
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.
Sémillon
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Malvasia
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Alsace Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more aromatic.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
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.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fresher and more acidic.
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.