Where does Pošip come from?

Pošip grows in Korčula, Dalmatia, Croatia.

What does Pošip taste like?

Expect yellow apple, apricot, almond, sea salt. Closest familiar reference: a textural Chardonnay or a Mediterranean white.

What is the catch with Pošip?

I have not sat with enough bottles of Pošip to put a number on it. The tasting shorthand here leans on producers and critics who work the grape daily, not on my own glass.

Pošip — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: Citrus and yellow stone fruit over a dry almond skin and a line of sea salt, with enough weight to feel serious and enough grip to stay honest.
Where it grows: Korčula, Croatia
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The catch: I have not sat with enough bottles of Pošip to put a number on it. The tasting shorthand here leans on producers and critics who work the grape daily, not on my own glass.
Where to buy: For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Korčula, Dalmatia, Croatia

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Pošip: common questions

How do you pronounce Pošip?: Pošip is pronounced PO-ship.
Where does Pošip come from?: Pošip grows in Korčula, Dalmatia, Croatia.
What does Pošip taste like?: Expect yellow apple, apricot, almond, sea salt. Closest familiar reference: a textural Chardonnay or a Mediterranean white.
What is the catch with Pošip?: I have not sat with enough bottles of Pošip to put a number on it. The tasting shorthand here leans on producers and critics who work the grape daily, not on my own glass.

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