Perdriel
⏳ wine.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.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, traditional beef empanadas
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1895 by English engineer Edmund James Palmer Norton, Bodega Norton is one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in Argentina's Luján de Cuyo region in Mendoza. In 1989, the historic estate was acquired by Austrian businessman Gernot Langes-Swarovski, who modernized the facilities while preserving its rich heritage. Today, the winery is celebrated for its high-altitude viticulture and commitment to expressing the unique terroir of the Primera Zona. Norton is particularly renowned for its structured, age-worthy Malbecs, such as the iconic Gernot Langes blend and the Reserva Malbec, alongside vibrant white wines like Torrontés and Chardonnay.