Finca Colonia Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed fresh, within 1–3 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
Bodega Norton's Finca La Colonia range pays homage to the historic estate in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, where the winery's workers once lived in a vibrant, self-sustaining community (the 'colonia') during the early 20th century. This Chardonnay is crafted to showcase a fresh, youthful, and fruit-forward expression of the varietal, deeply influenced by the high-altitude terroir of the Andes foothills. The grapes benefit from intense alpine sunlight and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, which preserve the grape's natural acidity. Fermented primarily in stainless steel to maintain its crisp purity, the wine offers a delightful bouquet of green apple, citrus, and tropical fruits, underpinned by a subtle mineral undertone from the region's alluvial soils.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1895 by English engineer Edmund James Palmer Norton, Bodega Norton is one of Argentina's most historic wineries, situated in Perdriel within the celebrated Luján de Cuyo subregion of Mendoza. In 1989, the estate was acquired by Austrian entrepreneur Gernot Langes-Swarovski, who introduced cutting-edge European winemaking technology while preserving its heritage of century-old, ungrafted vines. Bodega Norton emphasizes meticulous high-altitude viticulture beneath the Andes, crafting wines that seamlessly blend mineral complexity with vibrant fruit expression. The estate is globally celebrated for its benchmark Malbecs, including the flagship Gernot Langes and Norton Reserva, alongside distinguished Cabernet Sauvignon, crisp white varietals, and refined sparkling wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%