Reserva Malbec
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, aged hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the high-altitude terroirs of Mendoza, Bodega Norton's Reserva Malbec is a masterclass in balancing power and elegance. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards in Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, where vines average 30 to 50 years of age, this wine benefits from intense alpine sunlight and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo a meticulous fermentation process before being aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, followed by additional refinement in the bottle. This traditional approach coaxes out deep aromas of ripe black plums, sweet figs, and signature violets, framed by subtle notes of tobacco, vanilla, and dark chocolate. It stands as a benchmark representation of Mendoza's signature grape, showcasing the rich viticultural history of the region.
🍾 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%