Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, traditional beef empanadas, roasted lamb chops
✨ Technical Specifications
Bodega Norton's signature Malbec is a definitive expression of Mendoza's high-altitude terroir, where intense sunlight and cool mountain nights forge grapes of remarkable concentration and balance. Sourced from estate vineyards in the Luján de Cuyo region, often referred to as the cradle of Argentine Malbec, this wine pays homage to the pioneering spirit of Edmund James Palmer Norton, who recognized the valley's potential back in 1895. The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo traditional fermentation in stainless steel and concrete vats, followed by partial aging in French oak barrels. This careful process preserves the grape's natural, vibrant dark fruit flavors while imparting a subtle, velvety structure and a hint of sweet spice, capturing the very essence of Argentine winemaking history.
🍾 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
Malbec
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5% - 14.5%