Posip
White wine grape variety
Also known as Posip Korcula
Posip is a white wine grape with signature aromas of apricot, peach, citrus zest. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Fiano and Vermentino.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for apricot-peach core with citrus lift rather than neutral profile.
- Check body as medium-plus while retaining fresh acidity.
Confidence signals
- Stone-fruit and citrus profile
- Medium-plus body with balanced acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Dalmatia · Korcula · Smokvica
- Classic styles: Mediterranean Croatian white with ripe fruit and freshness · Medium-plus bodied Dalmatian white with balanced acidity
Common questions
Is Posip a red or white grape variety?
Posip is a white wine grape variety.
What does Posip smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Posip include apricot, peach and citrus zest. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Posip?
Documented tells for Posip: Look for apricot-peach core with citrus lift rather than neutral profile. and Check body as medium-plus while retaining fresh acidity..
What is Posip most often confused with in blind tasting?
Posip is most commonly confused with Fiano, Vermentino and Falanghina. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Posip grown?
Classic regions for Posip include Dalmatia, Korcula and Smokvica.