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 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
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%