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Wines like Pošip
Croatia’s leading white: full-bodied, faintly bitter, from the island of Korčula. 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.
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 and the full body and weight, while moving away from too sharp or lemony and too austere.
- 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.
Alsace Pinot Gris
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
- Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less austere.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
- Has some of that it is properly dry, though less of it.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less austere.
Malvasia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less austere.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- Substantially less austere.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Keeps that it is properly dry.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- A little less sharp or lemony.
- About as austere as the wine you started from.
Muscat of Alexandria
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
- Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
- Keeps the full body and weight.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less austere.
Vidal
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
- Has noticeably less of that it is properly dry.
- Has some of the full body and weight, though less of it.
- About as sharp or lemony as the wine you started from.
- Substantially less austere.
Closest overall
Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.
Closest matches
The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.
Alsace Pinot Gris
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Malvasia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, 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.
Alsace Pinot Gris
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Malvasia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, 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.
Hárslevelű
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and fresher.
Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and drier.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter, and more neutral and subtle.
Muscadelle
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.
Vidal
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be lighter in alcohol, and fresher.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Welschriesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Similar but fuller
Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and drier.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and drier.
Pedro Ximénez
Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and sweeter.
Vin Santo
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fuller and richer, and sweeter.
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.
Alsace Pinot Gris
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Similar but more structured
More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.
Malvasia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
Kisi
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Friuli white
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Similar but fresher
Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.
Pfalz Riesling
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
Vidal
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter in alcohol.
Albana
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
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 drier, and more neutral and subtle.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Viognier
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fuller and richer.
The sparkling version
Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.
Champagne
Champagne scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.
Franciacorta
Franciacorta scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.
Méthode Cap Classique
Méthode Cap Classique scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and drier.
California traditional-method sparkling
California traditional-method sparkling 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.
Alsace Pinot Gris
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Malvasia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
White Port
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
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.
Malvasia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.
Muscat of Alexandria
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.
Similar but more oaky
Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Sémillon
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and lighter.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
White Burgundy
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Similar but more aromatic
More to smell before you taste — floral, fruity or spiced aromatics.
Alsace Pinot Gris
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Muscat of Alexandria
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and fruitier.
Condrieu
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be more aromatic, and drier.
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 lighter.
Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and drier.
Silvaner
Silvaner scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and fresher.
Chasselas
Chasselas scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be more neutral and subtle, and drier.
Similar but more floral
Pushes specifically towards rose, violet, blossom and elderflower character.
Alsace Pinot Gris
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Muscat of Alexandria
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.
Roussanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Similar but more savoury
Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Grenache Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.
Sercial
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Similar but fruitier
More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.
Gewürztraminer
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Muscat of Alexandria
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and fresher.
Condrieu
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
Viognier
Viognier scores closest to Pošip across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and drier.
Change the place
Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.
Same grape, cooler climate
Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.
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.
Same grape, warmer climate
Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.
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.
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.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
Pinot Gris
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and lighter.
Chenin Blanc
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and lighter.
White Burgundy
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Something more adventurous
Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.
Alsace Pinot Gris
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
Malvasia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, 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.
Alsace Pinot Gris
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
Malvasia
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fresher, and fruitier.
Gewürztraminer
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin.
Expect: Expect it to be fruitier, and more aromatic.
Marsanne
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and more neutral and subtle.
A step up
The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.
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.
California Chardonnay
The structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fruitier.
White Burgundy
They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
Australian Chardonnay
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
South African Chenin Blanc
Both sit in the same style family.
Expect: Expect it to be drier, and fresher.
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.