Privada Blend
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for up to 15 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb shank, rich venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Bodega Norton's 'Privada' was originally crafted as an exclusive blend reserved solely for the Swarovski family and their personal guests, kept hidden away in the family's private cellar. Due to its extraordinary quality and the insistence of those privileged enough to taste it, the winery eventually released it to the world. Sourced from the estate's oldest, low-yielding vineyards in Luján de Cuyo—some of which exceed 80 years of age—this wine is a harmonious marriage of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Each variety is fermented separately before being blended and aged for 12 to 16 months in French oak barrels, followed by additional bottle aging. The result is a sophisticated, deeply concentrated wine that represents the pinnacle of Norton's traditional blending expertise, showcasing rich dark fruit, elegant spice, and a velvety, structured finish.
🍾 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 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Merlot 30%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%