Orange wines: 10 labels to discover this trending varietal

Born from a vineyard where white and red Criollas are mixed, this orange wine is the emblem of the young winemaker. It is juicy, expressive, full of floral and citrus aromas; it is a wine of place, meaning it carries the identity of the Tupungato terroir, Valle de Uco.

Made with grapes from an 80-year-old pergola, it combines different white grape varieties, resulting in a fresh wine with a crisp texture and vibrant acidity.

Fun Fact: Paula Michelini is part of the youngest generation in this winemaking family. In all her projects, she showcases the bold, fresh, and ethereal aspects of her personality. She is carving her path with her passion for the vineyard and has a great understanding of the consumer without losing her essence.

This is a Torrontés fermented with pomace and whole bunches, aged for one year in barrels. The wine comes from Ugarteche, an unusual area for developing these wines, but winemaker Lucas Pfister manages to create complexity, structure, and a perfect medium mouthfeel for spicy and seasoned dishes.

His experience in renowned wine regions worldwide (Saint Emilion, Margaret River, Bolzano) encourages him to create new things and take risks in both the vineyard and the winery.

Fun Fact: The name 40/40 comes from the location of Lucas's family farm on National Route 40, kilometer 40. The label represents the blend of the classic and modern, the experience, and what is yet to come.

This 100% Roussanne comes from the desert in the Lavalle department and is made by Mariana Onofri of Onofri Wines. It adds elegance, nutty aromas, and a dry finish to Argentina’s orange wine portfolio, making it an excellent choice for pairing with rich and complex dishes.

It features a prolonged maceration process, keeping the skins in contact with the must for 4 months, giving it texture, character, and a distinctive, complex flavor profile.

Fun Fact: The Lavalle desert is one of Mendoza's least-known geographical indications (GI), located in the north of the province, where a wide variety of grapes grow despite the extreme climate.

Aromatic, acidic, and juicy, this Krontiras orange wine blend combines Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, with aromas of nuts and quinotto marmalade. It is unfiltered, crafted with minimal intervention, and respects the vineyard’s natural environment.

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Fun Fact: The founders of the project, Constantino and Silvina Krontiras, brought their passion for wine into a project that honors the golden ratio for the winery's design and biodynamics for vineyard work.

This wine has layers of floral, citrus, and fruity notes, with a cloudy appearance, texture, and grip. It evolves with each vintage, growing more complex while refining itself.

Leonardo Devia selected over 50-year-old vines from El Peral, Tupungato, to produce this 100% Torrontés orange wine, which expresses the complexity and subtlety of the region's characteristic soils.

Fun Fact: Chakana Wines focuses on holistic and biodynamic agriculture. "La Chakana" refers to the ancient Andean culture where everything coexists in perfect balance.

Winemaker Germán Masera of Escala Humana Wines is always innovating, researching, and surprising with new wine proposals. This is his first Malvasía made as an orange wine, fermented with whole bunches, showcasing its nerve and an herbal note that evokes its terroir.

Fun Fact: They have a tourist experience called "La Masía," where visitors can enjoy relaxed lunches prepared by Germán and his partner, offering a unique experience hosted by winemakers who live and work in the place.

This is an orange wine blend of Torrontés with co-fermented Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. It is a minimal intervention wine that makes its presence felt, simply fermented grape juice.

The Bartolomé family brings the same care they put into their bottles into their label design, which was created by Carmela and Alejandro Bartolomé.

Fun Fact: Pielihueso specializes in young wines and has a new gastronomic and tourism project within their winery in Los Sauces (Valle de Uco), with the construction already visible along the route.

This limited edition wine, with fewer than 500 bottles, comes from Gualtallary and is aged for 10 months in ceramic Clyver. Each bottle represents the end of an era, making it a powerful, unique, and limited wine.

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Fun Fact: All of Santo Grial Wines’ lines are inspired by myths and legends of ancient gods, particularly Wagner's operas.

This 100% Criollas Blancas orange wine is a blend of Moscatel Rosado, Pedro Giménez, and Semillón. It has citrus, candied fruit, and wild, juicy notes.

Winemaker José Asensio specializes in rediscovering forgotten regions and varieties in southern Mendoza. His wines are fresh and rich, made from old vines planted by his father Chacho more than 50 years ago, located near the Atuel River.

Fun Fact: José uses a drawing by his son León as the inspiration for the label design of this orange wine, which conveys a sense of lasting freshness.

This orange wine is fermented in an amphora, delicate and subtle, with a striking copper-orange color, achieved by staying in contact with its skins for 4 months. Made from Viognier grapes from Los Chacayes, it has a complex and special nose, with notes of quinotto, citrus, and candied grapefruit.

Fun Fact: Winemaker Santiago Mayorga is the leading figure behind Cadus, experimenting with both the terroir and production methods while maintaining the refinement of his wines. He creates memorable labels with a carefully selected range of grapes.