Norton Porteño Malbec 2019
This luscious Malbec has aromas of violets, strawberries and black cherries, leading to a smooth, full-bodied palate with a hint of peppery spice.
Norton has 680 hectares of vineyard in production, minutely mapped and divided into parcels so that the individual varieties, clones and training methods suit the soil in each. Minimal treatments are used in the vineyards, which are run along virtually organic lines. All the grapes are hand picked.
The inspiration for this wine comes from the traditional street art called "Filete Porteño", which reflects the passion and culture of the city of Buenos Aires at the beginning of the twentieth century.
The must was fermented for seven days at 25ºC, using only natural yeast. Malolactic was also 100% natural, and no oak was used – the wine was bottled relatively early as a pure varietal expression.
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Subregion | Luján de Cuyo |
| Grapes | Malbec 100% |
| Body | D |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Screwcap |
In 1885, the Buenos Aires to Mendoza railway opened, cementing the significance of this emerging wine-growing region high in the Andean foothills. Ten years later, Edmund Norton planted the first vines in Mendoza’s Luján de Cuyo district. At 900-1100 metres, the altitude moderates the temperature, causing an extended ripening season, and also expose the vines to more ultraviolet light, which encourages the development of colour and tannin in the black-skinned varieties. The result is whites packed with vibrant flavour and good natural acidity, and well-structured, food-friendly reds.