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Do you remember your first taste of Malbec wine from Argentina<\/strong>?\u00a0I remember mine. Perhaps it was the dark, intense, purple color that attracted my eye.\u00a0Then, once in the glass, I could detect the richly concentrated scent of ripe plum. On the palate, the sumptuous mouthfeel and the velvet texture of the wine were tantalizing. In contrast, the traditional Malbec wine of its\u00a0ancestral home in Cahors, France<\/a>\u00a0typically has lower alcohol and less plush tannin.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at Malbec in its new adopted \u201chomeland\u201d of Argentina from one of its top producers, Bodega Norton<\/strong>, with a quick virtual trip to this beautiful, mountainous country.<\/p>\n

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Bodega Norton vineyards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Argentinian Malbec<\/h1>\n

2006 marks the year that Malbec from Argentina became widely popular in the US market. Whether consumers responded to Malbec\u2019s rich, ripe concentration of flavor, the whisper of vanilla and toast from French oak, or the affordable $15\u2013$20 price tag, Argentinian Malbec was a quick hit<\/strong>. While Malbec wine remains popular today, top producers have begun to introduce higher quality levels that focus on high-altitude vineyards and increased use of new French oak.<\/p>\n

Bodega Norton Malbec<\/a> is an iconic wine of the Mendoza region in Argentina, a key reason being that Bodega Norton is the oldest \u201cmodern\u201d winery in Mendoza. I recently covered this dynamic winery on Forbes.com.\u00a0<\/a>Though Bodega Norton produces many wines from Bordeaux variety red grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec), in many ways, Bodega Norton Malbec can be considered their signature wine.<\/p>\n

Crystals and Grapes – History of Bodega Norton<\/h1>\n

Bodega Norton<\/a> takes its name from English engineer Edmund J. P. Norton. Entranced by the beauty of Argentina, Mr. Norton imported Malbec vines from France and planted them in Mendoza in 1895.<\/p>\n

Almost exactly 100 years later, Austrian businessman Gernot Langes-Swarovski also responded to the beauty of Mendoza and purchased Bodega Norton in 1989. Mr. Langes-Swarovski\u2019s strongest desire was to produce wines that would achieve fame and critical praise for their high quality. For this endeavor, he would spare no expense. Today, the Norton vineyards, managed by Mr. Langes-Swarovski\u2019s son Michael Halstrick<\/strong>, have over 680 hectares under vine.<\/p>\n

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Michael Halstrick, CEO of Bodega Norton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Besides supplying the world with fine wine, the vineyards support the workers and families all over Mendoza.<\/p>\n

Norton Chief Winemaker David Bonomi<\/h1>\n

Many Argentinian winemakers are \u201cimported\u201d from France or other countries. Norton Chief Winemaker David Bonomi<\/strong> grew up in Argentina surrounded by vines, as his father had his own vineyards. In 2017,\u00a0Decanter<\/em>\u00a0magazine included David Bonomi in its list of the Top 10 Best Winemakers in South America<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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David Bonomi, Chief Winemaker for Bodega Norton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In early February 2020, David Bonomi traveled to Manhattan to host a vertical wine tasting of the signature wine called Gernot Langes. Most wine writers associate Bodega Norton with red wines. Mr. Bonomi surprised us by presenting\u00a0the new Norton sparkling wine, called\u00a0101 Bubbles,\u00a0<\/em>produced from the Gr\u00fcner Veltliner grape variety.<\/p>\n

One characteristic that separates Argentina from other winemaking regions in South America is its range of altitudes. The Gr\u00fcner Veltliner grapes, grown at extremely high altitudes, gave this wine a racy high acidity.<\/p>\n

Two premium red wines followed. The first was the 2018 Reserva Malbec<\/strong>, aged in 100% new French oak. This delicious wine punched above its weight with zesty acidity, smooth tannins, and rich black fruit. Next up was the\u00a0Privada Family Blend 2016,\u00a0<\/strong>a blend of\u00a0<\/strong>Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot-aged in French oak Until recently, the\u00a0Swarovski family reserved this wine for their own personal consumption.\u00a0Now this blended wine is available for everyone to taste and purchase.<\/p>\n

The vertical tasting included blended wines made from Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Exact percentages can vary with the vintages. The wines were all aged in 100% new French oak for 18 months, with all vintages displaying finely integrated tannins. Each vintage offered ripe black fruit, zesty acidity, and tannins that ranged in texture from velvet in 2006 to powdery in 2015.<\/p>\n

Visiting Mendoza, Argentina<\/h1>\n

Mendoza<\/a>, today a popular wine tourism region, lies in the western central part of Argentina. Virtually all Mendoza wineries produce a 100% Malbec varietal wine. Yet many \u2013 like Bodega Norton \u2013 also create sophisticated blended wines using the Bordeaux grape varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc in addition to Malbec.<\/p>\n

One doesn\u2019t need to visit Mendoza to appreciate Malbec. But a visit will help explain to you just how the climate, terroir, and proximity of the Andes Mountains contribute to the wine\u2019s concentration of flavor.<\/p>\n

During normal times, you can visit Bodega\u00a0Norton in Mendoza and make a day of it.\u00a0The winery offers an assortment of tours and special events like blending classes, cooking classes, and visits to the vineyard. You can even arrange for a scenic picnic on the property. Guests can also bicycle along the vines, go on a \u201cphotography safari,\u201d or just relax and gaze out at the beauty of the Andes mountains at the La Vid Restaurant. VIP guests (you can become one, just ask) can make a reservation for an exclusive tasting of the winery\u2019s most iconic wines in the cellar.<\/p>\n

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Bodega Norton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mendoza Travel Tips<\/h2>\n

The city of Mendoza is about an hour from the International Airport. Americans can travel in a variety of different ways, with some flights from JFK offering direct flights. Most flights connect through Chile. This is a brilliant choice if you plan on visiting other wine regions in Chile (the flight between the two countries is just about an hour).<\/p>\n

If you do visit Chile, the\u00a0Montes Winery<\/a> is a must. Read more about them here: 7 Secrets You’ll Love about Montes Winery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Traveler’s Note: <\/em>If you do not plan to visit vineyards in Chile, try to avoid the connection. Chile’s airport is modern and beautiful, but the non-stop lines and various screening checkpoints for agriculture and livestock can take an hour or more.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Do you remember your first taste of Malbec wine from Argentina?\u00a0I remember mine. Perhaps it was the dark, intense, purple color that attracted my eye.\u00a0Then, once in the glass, I could detect the richly concentrated scent of ripe plum. On the palate, the sumptuous mouthfeel and the velvet texture of the wine were tantalizing. 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