Bodega Norton Lote Negro Malbec Cabernet Franc 2022

Bodega Norton Lote Negro Malbec Cabernet Franc 2022 – Wine Description

Grape Varieties: Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Country: Argentina
Region: Valle de Uco, Mendoza
ABV: 14.5%
Case Size: 6 x 75cl bottles
Producer: Bodega Norton
Ageing: 12 months in second-use French oak barrels

Wine Overview:
The Bodega Norton Lote Negro Malbec Cabernet Franc 2022 is a distinctive red wine hailing from the prestigious Valle de Uco region in Mendoza, Argentina. This wine beautifully combines two iconic grape varieties, Malbec and Cabernet Franc, offering an expressive and harmonious balance of fruit-forward and complex flavours. Aged for 12 months in second-use French oak barrels, this wine develops depth, structure, and elegance.

Tasting Notes:
In the glass, the wine boasts an intense, dark red colour with vibrant ruby hues. The nose is captivating with aromas of ripe blackberries, raspberries, and a touch of dark plum, harmoniously intertwined with enticing hints of black pepper, spices, and fresh mint. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied with a remarkable structure, showcasing an abundance of rich, concentrated fruit flavours. The finish is long, smooth, and elegantly persistent, leaving a memorable impression of refined balance and depth.

Analytical Data:

• Residual Sugar: 2.31 g/l

• Acidity: 6.37 g/l

• pH: 3.54

Awards:

• 2023 Gold Medal – International Wine Challenge

• 2022 Silver Medal – Decanter World Wine Awards