Finca Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and vibrant, typically within 1–4 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled flank steak, beef empanadas, or roasted portobello mushrooms.
✨ Technical Specifications
Bodega Norton's Finca Malbec is a vibrant, fruit-forward celebration of Mendoza's signature grape, crafted to showcase the pure, unadorned character of the region's high-altitude terroir. Sourced from select vineyards in Mendoza, where the vines are nourished by pure Andean snowmelt and bathed in intense, high-altitude sunlight, this wine is designed to be approachable and highly expressive. Unlike its more heavily structured, oak-aged siblings, the Finca Malbec is fermented primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its bright, juicy red fruit profile and floral notes. It captures the convivial spirit of the traditional Argentine asado, offering a friendly, authentic glimpse into the everyday wine culture of Mendoza, where Bodega Norton has been a pioneering force since 1895.
🍾 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
Malbec
🍷 ABV
13-13.5%