Wines Korcula Testament Winery - Pošip - 2023

This white wine from Testament Winery, located on the island of Korčula in Dalmatia, is a 2023 vintage produced with a focus on biodynamic practices. The cuvée is named after Pošip, a native Croatian variety that has become the calling card of Korčula’s whites. While the precise blend details may not be fully confirmed, Pošip typically offers a fresh and expressive aromatic profile, often marked by notes of citrus, stone fruits such as apricot and peach, and sometimes a delicate herbal or saline edge, reflective of its island terroir. Given the recent vintage, you can anticipate a lively, youthful expression with a vibrant minerality and a crisp, sustained finish.

Korčula’s viticultural history traces back to ancient times, with winemaking shaped by the island’s unique limestone soils and proximity to the Adriatic Sea. This maritime influence brings cooling breezes that help preserve acidity and aromatic intensity in the wines, while the sun-rich Mediterranean climate ensures generous ripeness. Dalmatia as a whole is renowned for its diverse microclimates and a winemaking tradition that marries old-world methods with modern, sustainable techniques, particularly in producers such as Testament Winery who champion organic and biodynamic cultivation.

This wine’s style lends itself beautifully to a variety of food pairings. For a taste of Dalmatia, it is particularly well matched with local seafood—think grilled Adriatic prawns, octopus salad, or white fish cooked with olive oil and fresh herbs. It will also partner nicely with light pasta dishes, risottos with asparagus or courgette, goat’s cheese, or Mediterranean-inspired salads featuring citrus and fennel. The wine’s vibrant freshness will cut through richer dishes as well, making it a flexible companion at the table.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this Pošip-based cuvée well chilled, ideally between 8 and 10°C. At this temperature, its aromatic and mineral nuances will be at their most expressive. Given its youthful character, it can be enjoyed now, though a short period in the bottle may allow it to round out and gain further complexity.