Montlaiz 'Dandelion' Skin-Contact Orange

Wine Type: Orange (Skin-Contact White)
Vintage: NV 
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: White field blend
Appellation: Mendoza (IG/Indicación Geográfica where applicable)
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Producer: Dandelion 
Winemaker: Small-production / natural-leaning project (producer-led)
Farming: Organic / low-intervention practices (producer-led)
Alcohol: 12–13%
Fermentation: Native yeasts; skin-contact fermentation for color + texture; aged in neutral vessels; bottled with minimal sulfur (often unfined/unfiltered)

Tasting Note:
Bright, lightly grippy, and super drinkable—this is orange wine built around freshness, not weight. Expect citrus peel, apricot skin, and floral notes up front, followed by a palate that’s juicy and textured with gentle tea-like tannin. There’s a little savory/herbal edge underneath the fruit, and the finish stays clean, zippy, and food-friendly. Think: “weeknight orange” that still has real character.

About the Producer:
Dandelion is a small Mendoza project focused on energetic, low-intervention wines meant to drink with ease—clean fruit, minimal makeup, and a strong sense of place. The Skin Contact bottling leans into Mendoza’s bright sun and high-desert freshness, using skin contact to bring texture and aromatic complexity while keeping the overall feel crisp and refreshing. It’s the kind of bottle that bridges the gap between curious natural-wine drinkers and anyone who just wants something fun, textured, and different.