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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 moving away from too tropical or sweet-smelling, too sharp or lemony 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.

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

Istrian Malvazija

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

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

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pinot Gris

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

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

Roero Arneis

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

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

Aidani

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

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

Arneis

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

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

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 fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

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 neutral and subtle.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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.

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 neutral and subtle.

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 neutral and subtle.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pinot Gris

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.

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 fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

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 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 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.

Parellada

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

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 neutral and subtle.

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 fruitier.

Viognier

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

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

Roussanne

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Grenache Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, 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.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Roussanne

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

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

Pinot Gris

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

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

Roero Arneis

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

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

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 neutral and subtle.

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 neutral and subtle.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Tsolikouri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but fresher

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

Vermentino

curated

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

Expect: Vermentino is lighter and fresher.

Pecorino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Slavonian Graševina

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

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

Graševina

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

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

Similar but softer

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

Marsanne

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

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.

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.

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 leaner and more cutting.

English sparkling wine

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

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

Cava

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

English Blanc de Blancs

English Blanc de Blancs scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

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.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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.

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 fresher, and more neutral and subtle.

Sercial

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.

Arneis

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 fruitier.

Sémillon

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

White Bordeaux

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 rounder and creamier in texture.

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.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Roussanne

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

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

Sancerre

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more restrained

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

Chasselas

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

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

Pinot Blanc

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

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

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

Vernaccia di San Gimignano 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.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Roussanne

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

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

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Similar but more savoury

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

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 neutral and subtle.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Retsina

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Vermentino

curated

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

Expect: Vermentino is lighter and fresher.

Similar but fruitier

More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.

Spätlese

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

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.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer 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 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

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

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

Grüner Veltliner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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

Pouilly-Fumé

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.

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 neutral and subtle.

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 neutral and subtle.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Roero Arneis

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.

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 neutral and subtle.

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 neutral and subtle.

Sercial

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Roero Arneis

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.

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

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 more neutral and subtle.

Santorini Assyrtiko

Santorini Assyrtiko scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

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.