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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.

I like…

The tropical fruit How full and weighty it is The creamy, rounded texture That it is properly dry

But it’s a bit…

too tropical or sweet-smelling too sharp or lemony too heavy too buttery or thick too austere

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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 that it is properly dry, while moving away from too austere, too buttery or thick and too sharp or lemony.

You said you like that it is properly dry and that it is too austere. Both are about sweetness, 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.

Aidani

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
A little less buttery or thick.
A little less sharp or lemony.

Ortega

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
A little less buttery or thick.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.

Muscadelle

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
A little less buttery or thick.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.

Albana

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.

Welschriesling

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of that it is properly dry, though less of it.
Substantially less austere.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.

Vidal

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
Substantially less austere.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.

Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of that it is properly dry, though less of it.
Substantially less austere.
A little less buttery or thick.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.

Aidani

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Ortega

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Muscadelle

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Albana

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Different grape, similar feel

Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.

Aidani

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Ortega

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Muscadelle

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Albana

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

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.

Aidani

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Ortega

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Muscadelle

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Albana

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

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.

Albana

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Welschriesling

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Trebbiano Toscano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Aidani

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

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 rounder and creamier in texture, and softer and rounder.

Viognier

Viognier scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and softer and rounder.

Pedro Ximénez

Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Vidal

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and rounder and creamier in texture.

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.

Vidal

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Aidani

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Hárslevelű

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Albana

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Istrian Malvazija

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Malvazija Istarska

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Similar but fresher

Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.

Albana

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Welschriesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Scheurebe

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Slavonian Graševina

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Similar but softer

Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and fruitier.

Condrieu

Condrieu scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Viognier

Viognier scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Marsanne

Marsanne scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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.

Glera

Glera scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

Cava

Cava scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

English sparkling wine

English sparkling wine 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.

Aidani

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Ortega

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Muscadelle

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Albana

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

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.

Aidani

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Ortega

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Muscadelle

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Albana

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

California Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and drier.

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher.

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and rounder and creamier in texture.

White Bordeaux

White Bordeaux scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Similar but more aromatic

More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.

Aidani

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Ortega

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Muscadelle

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Scheurebe

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more aromatic.

Similar but more restrained

For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher.

Trebbiano Toscano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher.

Silvaner

Silvaner scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher.

Seyval Blanc

Seyval Blanc scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher.

Similar but more floral

Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.

Aidani

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Ortega

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Muscadelle

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Hárslevelű

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Similar but more savoury

Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Istrian Malvazija

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher.

Garganega

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.

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 softer and rounder.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Spätlese

Spätlese scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Muscat of Alexandria

Muscat of Alexandria scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and softer and rounder.

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, cooler climate

Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.

Pošip

Both are made from pošip, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and softer and rounder.

Same grape, warmer climate

Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.

Pošip

Both are made from pošip, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.

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.

Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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 rounder and creamier in texture.

Riesling

Riesling scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and leaner and more cutting.

Mosel Riesling

Mosel Riesling scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and leaner and more cutting.

Something more adventurous

Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.

Aidani

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Ortega

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Muscadelle

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Albana

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

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.

Aidani

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Ortega

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.

Muscadelle

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and softer and rounder.

Albana

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

A step up

The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.

California Chardonnay

California Chardonnay scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and drier.

Chardonnay

Chardonnay scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.

White Burgundy

White Burgundy 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 rounder and creamier in texture.

How these are chosen

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.