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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 heavy, too sharp or lemony and too tropical or sweet-smelling.

You said you like the full body and weight and that it is too heavy. Both are about body, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.
You said you like the full body and weight and that it is too heavy. Both are about alcohol, 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.

Chasselas

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

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

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 heavy.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.

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.
Substantially less heavy.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Pinot Gris

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

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

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.
Substantially less heavy.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

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.
Substantially less heavy.
About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.

Auxerrois

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

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

Roero Arneis

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

Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
Substantially less heavy.
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.

Chasselas

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Sémillon

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

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

Vermentino

curated

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

Expect: Vermentino is lighter and fresher.

Pinot Gris

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

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Chasselas

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Sémillon

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

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

Pinot Gris

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

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

Istrian Malvazija

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

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

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.

Chasselas

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Sémillon

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

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

Istrian Malvazija

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

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

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.

Pinot Blanc

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

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

Franken Silvaner

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

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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 fruitier.

Marsanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more aromatic.

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.

Sémillon

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

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

Marsanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and more aromatic.

Auxerrois

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

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

Chasselas

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

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 fresher, and more aromatic.

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Rkatsiteli

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Tsolikouri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fresher

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

Pinot Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 fuller and richer, and softer and rounder.

Grenache Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and softer and rounder.

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.

The sparkling version

Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.

Glera

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Cava

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Crémant

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

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

English sparkling wine

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

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

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 fresher, and fresher and more acidic.

Pinot Gris

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

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

Albana

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Silvaner

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more herbal and green.

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.

Chasselas

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Auxerrois

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

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

Treixadura

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

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Sémillon

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

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

California Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

White Bordeaux

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Aidani

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

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

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Maria Gomes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Muscadelle

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

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

Similar but more restrained

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

Chasselas

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Sémillon

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

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

Palomino Fino

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Pinot Blanc

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

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

Similar but more floral

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

Roero Arneis

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

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

Macabeo

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

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

Arneis

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

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

Athiri

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

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

Similar but more savoury

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

Franken Silvaner

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

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

Silvaner

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more herbal and green.

Sémillon

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

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

Chasselas

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

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 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 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.

Spätlese

Spätlese 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 fuller and richer, 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 fuller and richer, 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

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

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

Pinot Grigio

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.

Grüner Veltliner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Chenin Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Something more adventurous

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

Chasselas

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Sémillon

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

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

Istrian Malvazija

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, 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.

Chasselas

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and more restrained in fruit.

Sémillon

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

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

Istrian Malvazija

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

A step up

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

California Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and fruitier.

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fuller and richer.

White Burgundy

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fuller and richer.

Grüner Veltliner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.