"THE EARTH, CLIMATE, VINES AND PASSION OF OUR PEOPLE, LIVE IN EVERY ONE OF 
OUR WINES, AND THEIR PRESENCE IS FELT IN THE PLEASURE OF THOSE WHO ENJOY THEM". Michael W. Halstrick, President & CEO

HISTORY

1895: Edmund James Palmer Norton first set eyes on Mendoza countryside during the construction of a train line that joined Mendoza and Chile. Very impressed by the terroir, he founded Bodega Norton, south of the Mendoza River, with a plantation of vines imported from France. 

1919: The construction of the current Winery was started

1970: Now firmly a part of society, he broadened and strengthened the facilities, and consolidated Malbec varietal as a reference in Argentina.

1991: Gernot Langes-Swarovski’s son, Michael Halstrick, initiated a new phase, aided by significant investments, modernization and growth, that would prepare them for their big international expansion. 

During the 90’s Bodega Norton started exporting high quality wines, becoming one of the first wineries to develop export markets.

2006: The prestigious American magazine Wine Spectator nominated Bodega Norton as one of the top 20 wineries in the world.

2012: Jorge Riccitelli – Bodega Norton´s Chief Winemaker- was awarded as "WineMaker of the year 2012" by the prestigious magazine Wine Enthusiast, first getting this award for an Argentine Winemaker. 

Wine Spectator includes Norton 2010 Reserve Malbec in the 'Top 100 best wines in the world. The vintage 2007 of this wine had also obtained this important international awards.

2013: - After an important vineyard management, Norton launched its Single Vineyard line of HighEnd wines called "LOTE". It is an innovative concept that allows consumers to enjoy the terroirs of different estate. - Pioneer in the segment of sweet wines, Norton launched "COSECHA TARDIA NORTON", red and rosé late harvest wines that reinforce its leadership in the category and become Argentinian consumers' favorite ones

2014: Bodega Norton is positioned as one of the most important export wineries of Argentina, exporting High-End wines to over 60 countries.

VISION: To be the best Argentine Winery well-known for its excellent wines, professionalism and honesty of its work team, its constant dedication to safeguard natural resources and the creation of value for its customers and suppliers, always with its characteristic family spirit.

MISSION: To offer pleasure by means of its products, providing customers with the best price-quality ratio in every product it offers. The growth of the company will be continuous, self-financed and sustainable over time, strengthening the commitment with the environment in which it works and valuing the experience gained.