About the Brand
Points of Distinction
- The Bodega Norton Estate, originally founded in 1895 by Edmund James Palmer Norton, has grown to over 1,750 acres of estate vineyards and over 3,000 acres of land holdings.
- Has been owned by Austrian businessman and entrepreneur Gernot Langes Swarovski, of the Swarovski Crystal company, since 1989.
- Winemaking team led by David Bonomi, who was named a Top 10 South American winemaker by Decanter magazine and Winemaker of the Year by Tim Atkin
- The winery has a global presence in 65 countries all over the world.
Founded in 1895, Bodega Norton is one of the most awarded Argentine wine brands in the US. Bodega Norton combines a modern, state-of-the-art facility with rich heritage and old world charm. The estate is one of the largest in Mendoza with over 3,000 acres of land and over 1,750 acres under vine allowing Bodega Norton to control quality from the vineyard to the bottle.
Situated in the foothills of the Andes mountain range, the estate boasts an average vine age between 30-80 years old across its five vineyards. These old vines help to drive richness and depth across the entire portfolio.
Bodega Norton’s focus on quality has made their wines a global phenomenon with more than 156 million glasses of Bodega Norton wines consumed worldwide every year. Dedication to quality has also garnered the estate over 150 international awards. With over 125 harvests under their belt, the winery continues to push the limits with innovative approaches in the vineyard and cellar all aimed at achieving stellar quality. The five estate vineyards of Bodega Norton combine to give the winemaking team a broad palette of varietals and terroirs to create a unique portfolio of wines.
The Perdriel vineyard is the estate’s original vineyard spanning 247 acres and planted predominantly to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec. La Colonia is Bodega Norton’s largest vineyard at 2582 acres and planted to Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Malbec. Agrelo adds 74 acres of highly concentrated Malbec grapes from 90 year old vines. Lunlunta is the smallest vineyard parcel at 49 acres planted to 100% Malbec from 80-year old vines. Medrano, a 173 acre vineyard, produces Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and Bonarda. Besides focusing on quality and innovation, Bodega Norton has also looked to focus on the environment. With long-term sustainability-focused initiatives, the winery has established itself as a guardian of nature. From reducing the winery’s carbon emissions to pioneering eco-friendly bottles and minimizing energy and water consumption, Bodega Norton continues to take action today to preserve the environment for tomorrow.
