Perdriel
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from the vintage release, with premium reserve bottlings capable of aging beautifully for up to 15 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, traditional beef empanadas
✨ Technical Specifications
Bodega Norton, situated in the high-altitude terroir of Luján de Cuyo within Mendoza, is a cornerstone of Argentine winemaking history. The estate's red wines, particularly their signature Malbecs and Bordeaux-style blends, are deeply reflective of the 'Primera Zona'—a region defined by elevations reaching up to 1,100 meters above sea level. Here, the melting snows of the Andes irrigate the stony, alluvial soils, while intense mountain sunlight and cool night breezes foster a dramatic diurnal temperature variation. This climate allows the grapes to ripen slowly, developing thick skins rich in polyphenols. The resulting red wines are celebrated for their deep violet hues, concentrated dark fruit profiles, structured yet velvety tannins, and a signature mineral undertone. Traditionally aged in a combination of French oak barrels and concrete vats, these wines beautifully marry old-world structure with the vibrant, fruit-forward intensity of the New World.
🍾 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%