Astonished at the features of the place, and pushed by his visionary spirit, in 1895, an English Engineer, Mr. Edmund J. P. Norton planted the first vines importing them from France, thereby giving origin to what was the first winery in the area.
Almost 100 years later, Austrian businessman, Mr. Gernot Langes–Swarovski, travelled to Mendoza and experienced the same fascination for the region beauty, the warmth of its people, and the excellent conditions for vine growing. Supporting his decision in his intuition and in the fact that he was convinced of the high potential the vitiniculture represented in Argentina, in 1989, he acquired the Winery with the following firm aim: to make wines recognized worldwide for their quality. While executing this project, he appointed his son Michael as the person responsible for the management of the company, who, jointly with a team of local professionals started a new phase of investment, revamping and growth.
In that way, the incorporation of top-notch technology together with the knowledge and passion of people, have caused Norton to be the leading brand in exports and one of the country´s most important Wineries.
Our 5 farms have over 1200 ha fit for growing vine, 680 ha out of which are currently cultivated. Over 150 families of vineyard workers live and work there, sharing secrets and experiences from generation to generation. This knowledge and passion for the work, combined with the professionalism of our team of agricultural engineers result in products with excellence.
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Argentina » Lujan de Cuyo
Wine Advocate 90 "The 2016 Reserva Malbec is approximately 60% grapes from Valle de Uco and 40% from Luján de Cuyo, and in this vintage, they
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Wine Spectator 92 "Ripe berry aromas are a touch raisiny and chocolaty. This mostly feels like it smells: full and ripe. Blackberry, prune and chocolate flavors
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"Mendoza, Argentina - This Malbec has a beautiful, deep red color and tons of red fruit flavors on the palate. The nose has sweet and
James Suckling 91 "Intense brambleberry essence, violet extract, bark and lots of underbrush. Very fruity but this also shows tension with a firm tannin backbone and
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" Enjoy a fresh and balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with intense ruby red color and aromas of blackberries and strawberries, outstanding balanced tannins and a pleasant
James Suckling 92 "Aromas of sweet and ripe fruit, herb and floral undertones. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh and bright finish. Lots
Wine Enthusiast 93 Top 100 Wines of 2014 #45 "As per usual, Privada displays qualities beyond its price point. This version of Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Robert Parker 91 "The 2005 Perdriel Single Vineyard contains 60% Malbec with the balance Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It was fermented with native yeasts and aged
Wine Advocate 89 "The 2009 Reserve Malbec spent 12 months in first and second use French oak. Expressive aromas of sandalwood, exotic spices, mocha, cherry cola,
Wine Spectator 90 WS TOP 100 2010 Rank 90 "Very ripe and very primal still, delivering a large core of velvety-textured raspberry, fig and boysenberry fruit that
" Herbal, tomatoey red-berry aromas lead to a fleshy, fresh palate with barely any structure. Plum, currant and herbal flavors finish solid, with basic flavors
Wine Spectator 88 "Ripe and nicely defined (thanks to modest toast), with pear, fig and pineapple fruit supported by a nice minerally note that stretches out
"Light and fresh, with clean chalk, floral and herb notes, followed by a quick finish. Drink now. 2,860 cases imported." ~Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator 90 "This plush red offers velvety blackberry, fig paste and warm currant confiture notes backed by mouthwatering ganache and espresso. A big wine, but
"Best Buys from Wine & Spirits and Wine Enthusiast, this wine is a big hit for under $9. With a deep ruby color and aromas
Wine Spectator 90 "Bright red fruit--raspberry and red currant--with floral and mineral notes as well. Nice creamy texture with a racy mineral underpinning as well. Still
Wine Spectator 92 "Rich and dense, offering beautifully detailed mocha, boysenberry, fig and black currant notes, all framed by alluring spice, anise and graphite, with a
Wine Enthusiast 90 "Norton Reserva is one of Argentina’s best Cabernets for the money. This vintage offers a mineral aroma along with rose petal, baked plum
Wine Advocate 87 "Purple, spice box, violets, cassis, savory flavors, good balance and volume." Wine Enthuasist 87 "A jammy, tarry wine with aromas of leather, candy, licorice, mint
Wilfred Wong 88 "Soft, with jammy plum and fig notes backed by a hefty dose of cocoa-tinged toast."
Wine Spectator 90 WS TOP 100 2011 Rank 51 "A ripe red, offering ample acidity to support the jammy kirsch, plum sauce and wild berry coulis
Wine Spectator 92 WS TOP 100 2013 Rank 36 "Toasty yet ripe, showing ample mesquite and mocha notes to the raspberry ganache and rich plum fruit. Silky
