Finca Colonia Coleccion Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled white fish, roasted chicken, goat cheese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Finca La Colonia is one of Bodega Norton's most cherished estates, located in the heart of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. Acquired in 1934, this historic property was unique for its time, functioning as a vibrant, self-sustaining community for the winery's workers and their families, complete with its own school and chapel. The Colección Chardonnay is a tribute to this rich communal heritage, crafted to express the pure, unadorned character of high-altitude Mendoza fruit. Grown in gravelly, alluvial soils watered by pure Andean snowmelt, the grapes benefit from intense daytime sun and cool mountain nights. To preserve its lively personality, the wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with minimal oak contact, resulting in a crisp, aromatic white defined by notes of green apple, tropical melon, and bright citrus.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1895 by British civil engineer Sir Edmund James Palmer Norton, Bodega Norton represents a cornerstone of modern viticulture in Mendoza's Primera Zona. Norton planted French vines south of the Mendoza River in Perdriel, an area historically devoid of vineyards. In 1989, the estate was acquired by Gernot Langes-Swarovski, who modernized operations and expanded international outreach under the leadership of Michael Halstrick and acclaimed chief winemaker David Bonomi. Spanning five premier estate vineyards across Luján de Cuyo—including Medrano, Lunlunta, Agrelo, and Finca La Colonia—the vines thrive at altitudes between 800 and 1,100 meters above sea level. This semi-arid, alluvial terroir features rocky, well-draining soils and sharp diurnal temperature variations that foster phenolic complexity and natural acidity. Norton implements precision sustainable viticulture, crafting a versatile portfolio ranging from classic Charmat-method sparkling wines and aromatic Torrontés to benchmark age-worthy Malbec expressions such as the iconic Gernot Langes and Privada Family Blend.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
13% - 13.5%