Norton
One of the oldest and biggest wineries in the region, Norton was originally started by an English railway engineer who, after building Argentina’s now defunct rail line, settled down with a local woman and began living the good life and making wine. Now owned by Swarovski (who also has a pretty good life as a diamond merchant), this winery still holds a prestigious spot in Mendoza’s wine history and is still a keen player today.
A tour starts with a welcome glass of bubbly and includes a walk through the historic cellar where there are old bottles lined up that date almost 100 years. A special element is a chat about modern bottling methods and eco-friendly bottles before finishing with a tasting.
You can taste Norton wines (including the Cosecha Especial, Lote, Gernot Langes and Perdriel wines) at their La Vid winery restaurant.
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