Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, aged hard cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the high-altitude vineyards of Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza, Bodega Norton's Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the estate's century-long history in the 'Primera Zona'. Grown on old vines planted in alluvial, stony soils irrigated by pure Andean snowmelt, this wine benefits from intense solar radiation and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. This unique terroir allows the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to ripen slowly, developing thick skins rich in polyphenols while maintaining a vibrant natural acidity. The wine is traditionally fermented in stainless steel before undergoing aging for 12 months in French oak barrels, followed by additional refinement in the bottle. The result is a classic, structured expression of Argentine Cabernet, balancing ripe dark fruit with elegant notes of black pepper, eucalyptus, and integrated oak spice.
🍾 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
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%