Tengo Torrontes
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed fresh, typically within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, empanadas, grilled seafood
✨ Technical Specifications
Bodega Norton's Tengo Torrontés is a vibrant celebration of Argentina's signature white grape, crafted to showcase the variety's intensely aromatic and youthful character. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza, where cool night temperatures preserve the grape's natural acidity and delicate perfumes, this wine undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks with no oak contact. The name 'Tengo' (meaning 'I have' in Spanish) invites wine lovers to embrace the expressive, joyful spirit of Argentine viticulture. Historically, Torrontés is believed to have emerged from a natural cross of Muscat of Alexandria and Criolla Chica, bringing a unique combination of Muscat-like floral aromas and a crisp, refreshing palate.
🍾 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
Torrontés
🍷 ABV
13-13.5%