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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 tropical or sweet-smelling, too buttery or thick and too heavy.

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.

Keeps that it is properly dry.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Pinot Blanc

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Pinot Grigio

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Cortese

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Gavi

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
Substantially less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

Istrian Malvazija

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

Keeps that it is properly dry.
A little less tropical or sweet-smelling.
Substantially less buttery or thick.
Substantially less heavy.

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.

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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

Different grape, similar feel

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

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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

Pinot Grigio

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

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

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.

Bical

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and less oaky.

Catarratto

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and less oaky.

Chablis

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

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

Cortese

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

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

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.

Koshu

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

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

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Muscadet

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

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

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher.

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

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.

Chardonnay

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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

Similar but less tannic

For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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

Pinot Grigio

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

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

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 more aromatic, and more savoury.

Malvazija Istarska

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and less oaky.

Koshu

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

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

Tsolikouri

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and less oaky.

Similar but fresher

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

Bical

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and less oaky.

Brda Rebula

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

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

Catarratto

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and less oaky.

Chablis

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

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

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

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

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

Palomino Fino

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Franken Silvaner

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

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

The sparkling version

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

Cava

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

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

Crémant

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

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

English sparkling wine

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

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

English Blanc de Blancs

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and lighter.

Similar but sweeter

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

Seyval Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and lighter.

Slavonian Graševina

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

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

Graševina

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

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

Garganega

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

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

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.

Pinot Grigio

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

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

Cortese

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

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

Malvazija Istarska

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

Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and more tannic and structured.

Melon de Bourgogne

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

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

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

White Bordeaux

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

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

Chardonnay

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

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

Sémillon

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

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

White Burgundy

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Similar but more aromatic

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

Sancerre

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Pouilly-Fumé

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Falanghina

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Mtsvane Kakhuri

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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.

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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

Gavi

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

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

Similar but more floral

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

Sancerre

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

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

Soave

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

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

Parellada

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

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

Falanghina

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

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

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 softer and rounder, and more savoury.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

Expect: Expect it to be cleaner and more fruit-focused, and fresher.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

Expect: Expect it to be cleaner and more fruit-focused, and fresher.

Muscadet

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

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

Similar but fruitier

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

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 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 sweeter.

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.

Petit Manseng

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

Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and sweeter.

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 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 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 Grigio

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

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

Chablis

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

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

Grüner Veltliner

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

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

Pouilly-Fumé

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

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

Something more adventurous

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

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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

Vermentino

curated

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

Expect: Vermentino is lighter and fresher.

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.

Pinot Blanc

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

Expect: Expect it to be fresher.

Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

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

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

Vernaccia di San Gimignano

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

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

Vermentino

curated

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

Expect: Vermentino is lighter and fresher.

A step up

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

Chablis

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

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

Grüner Veltliner

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

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

Chardonnay

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

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

Pouilly-Fumé

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

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

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.