Bodega Norton Lote Negro 2018
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Deep red color with ruby notes. Fruit aromas, such as blackberries and raspberries, are combined with spiced notes and mint. The wine has great concentration, which can be attributed to the intense fruit and elegant character.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The classical 2018 Lote Negro, a blend of Malbec with 40% Cabernet Franc from Los Chacayes and Altamira, respectively, is still young and undeveloped and needed time in the glass to unfurl its nice aromas of ripe berries, herbs and spices with a combination of ripeness and herbal freshness. It has deep flavors and a dense texture with grainy and chalky tannins.
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James Suckling
Plush black fruit and oak spices with tar, cocoa powder and espresso beans on the nose. Very ripe dark fruit on the crunchy, lightly chewy palate with lots of substance, before ending in a lengthy, spicy finish. Just slightly warming. A blend of 60% malbec and 40% cabernet franc. Drink or hold.
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Wine & Spirits
Initially, this blend of malbec and cabernet franc seemed unresolved, with rosy florals and red fruit bolstered by alcohol. After a day open, it settles into itself, showcasing more powerful blue fruit with a prickle of spice on the edges that keeps the final impression in the savory camp. Some perfumed herbal notes come through on the finish, adding detail to the power and length. Open it alongside a big spread for a leisurely dinner, lettuce and herb salads, empanadas and a roast beef main course.
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Wine Spectator
Refined and well-structured, with mineral-inflected flavors of dried red currant and raspberry that are backed by firm acidity and crisp tannins. Savory richness extends on the structured finish. Malbec and Cabernet Franc.
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Wine Enthusiast
This full-bodied and concentrated wine offers earthy berry and plum aromas. It has nice acidity and silky tannins. Black and red fruit blend with pleasant oaky flavors, leading to a lingering finish with tobacco notes.
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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.
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
By far the largest and best-known winemaking province in Argentina, Mendoza is responsible for over 70% of the country’s enological output. Set in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains, the climate is dry and continental, presenting relatively few challenges for viticulturists during the growing season. Mendoza, divided into several distinctive sub-regions, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, is the source of some of the country’s finest wines.
For many wine lovers, Mendoza is practically synonymous with Malbec. Originally a Bordelaise variety brought to Argentina by the French in the mid-1800s, here it found success and renown that it never knew in its homeland where a finicky climate gives mixed results. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir are all widely planted here as well (and sometimes even blended with each other or Malbec). Mendoza's main white varieties include Chardonnay, Torrontés, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.