Late Harvest Chardonnay Natural Sweet
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed young and fresh, within 1–3 years of the vintage release to preserve its bright fruit profile and crisp acidity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fruit tarts, blue cheese, and moderately spicy Asian dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Bodega Norton's Cosecha Tardía (Late Harvest) Chardonnay is a delightful expression of Mendoza's sun-drenched terroir. By leaving the Chardonnay grapes on the vines in the high-altitude vineyards of Luján de Cuyo well past the standard harvest date, the berries undergo a natural concentration of sugars, acids, and intense tropical fruit flavors. The winemaking team carefully monitors this over-ripening process, harvesting the grapes at the perfect moment of balance. During fermentation, the process is chilled and halted to retain the grape's natural residual sweetness, resulting in a luscious yet remarkably fresh dessert wine. This style highlights Norton's long-standing history of innovation in Argentina, capturing the vibrant, playful side of Mendoza's signature white grapes.
🍾 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)
11-11.5%