Select Red Blend 2023
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Argentina / Mendoza
Select is distinguished by its fruity style and classic elegance. It expresses the careful selection of every detail for this wine, from the timing of harvest to the moment of opening the bottle. Select captures the spirit of Mendoza and of Norton’s high-altitude vineyards (3,000+ feet). Norton celebrates being pioneers in Mendoza since 1895, nestled in the foothills of the Andes.
Harvest Note
The 2023 vintage was had a mild spring and a warm, dry summer, which allowed for optimal ripeness and concentration of flavors. The yield was slightly lower than average, but the exceptional quality of the fruit more than compensated for the reduced volume. The vintage brought balance and intensity, landing among the best in recent years.
Tasting Note
Deep ruby red in color with aromas of blackberries and red peppers, with notes of cassis, plum, and fig. Elegant on the palate, good body, round and consistent
Technical Data
GRAPES: 40% Malbec, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
APPELLATION: Mendoza
PH: 3.56
ACIDITY: 5.77
ABV: 14%
AGING: Aged 12 months in second use French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle
Unique Selling Points
- Blend of Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valley sub-regions
- Grown in high-altitude vineyards over 4,000 feet above sea level
- Partial oak aging lends depth and spice while preserving fruit character.
Founded in 1895, Bodega Norton is one of the most awarded Argentinean wine brands in the U.S. with more than 150 international wine awards to date. Bodega Norton combines a modern, state-of-the-art facility with rich heritage and old world charm.
David Bonomi, Chief Winemaker
About the Grape
Malbec
Well-made Malbec is a dark, perfumed wine with rich, blackberry and damson plum fruit, aromas of violets and tobacco, and ripe, juicy tannins. In France, may be mineral, structured and austere.
