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 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
11-11.5%