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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 the full body and weight, while moving away from too sharp or lemony, too tropical or sweet-smelling and too buttery or thick.

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.

Vermentino

curated

The same Mediterranean-island profile, with the same bitter-citrus finish.

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Istrian Malvazija

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Malvazija Istarska

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
More sharp or lemony, not less.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Fiano

curated

A comparable combination of body, moderate acidity and a nutty, faintly bitter finish.

Keeps the full body and weight.
More sharp or lemony, not less.
About as tropical or sweet-smelling as the wine you started from.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.

Clairette

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
A little less buttery or thick.

Grenache Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Keeps the full body and weight.
A little less sharp or lemony.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
About as buttery or thick 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.

Vermentino

curated

The same Mediterranean-island profile, with the same bitter-citrus finish.

Expect: Vermentino is lighter and fresher.

Istrian Malvazija

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Malvazija Istarska

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Different grape, similar feel

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

Istrian Malvazija

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Malvazija Istarska

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

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.

Vermentino

curated

The same Mediterranean-island profile, with the same bitter-citrus finish.

Expect: Vermentino is lighter and fresher.

Istrian Malvazija

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Malvazija Istarska

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Pinot Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.

Vermentino

curated

The same Mediterranean-island profile, with the same bitter-citrus finish.

Expect: Vermentino is lighter and fresher.

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 rounder and creamier in texture.

Marsanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Marsanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Grenache Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Douro white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Istrian Malvazija

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Malvazija Istarska

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Kisi

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Friuli white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fresher

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Pinot Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Vermentino

curated

The same Mediterranean-island profile, with the same bitter-citrus finish.

Expect: Vermentino is lighter and fresher.

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 softer and rounder, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Grenache Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Gewürztraminer

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more aromatic.

Condrieu

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

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and more aromatic.

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 lighter.

Crémant

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

English sparkling wine

English sparkling wine scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Glera

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

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Similar but sweeter

Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

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.

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.

Malvazija Istarska

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Clairette

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Grenache Blanc

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

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

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 fruitier.

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Friuli white

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Roussanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

Mtsvane Kakhuri scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Malagousia

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

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

Sancerre

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

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

Similar but more restrained

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Chasselas

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Similar but more floral

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

Roussanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Clairette

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Roero Arneis

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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.

Franken Silvaner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Istrian Malvazija

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Savennières

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

Petit Manseng

Petit Manseng scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Muscat of Alexandria

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

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

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

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

Same grape, warmer climate

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

Pošip

Both are made from pošip, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

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 lighter, and fresher.

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Grüner Veltliner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Istrian Malvazija

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Malvazija Istarska

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

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.

Istrian Malvazija

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Malvazija Istarska

The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

A step up

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

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Santorini Assyrtiko

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

California Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.