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 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
13.5-14.5%