In 1895 Edmund Norton founded Bodega Norton and became an ambassador for quality Argentinian winemaking. Our team is united by a passion to honor our pioneering founder and the wines that still bear his name.
Part of the Swarovski family, Michael studied at the University of Boston and lived all over the world before discovering his deep love for Argentina. But for the past 24 years his home has been in Mendoza, right by Bodega Norton, after his father Gernot Swarovski invested in the winery and Michael became CEO.
He describes Argentina as a ¨fountain of opportunities¨ and has dedicated himself to ensuring Norton becomes a byword for excellence. In 2003 his hard work was acknowledged when he was named Businessman of the Year in the Vitiviniculture Industry.
Father of two daughters, he is happily married to an Argentinian lawyer, his most important attachment to the land of sun and good wine.
Part of a new generation of young, innovative winemakers causing a stir in the industry, David first discovered his passion for wine working in his father´s vineyard. Born in Mendoza, Argentina, to a family of Italian immigrants with winemaking heritage, David explains: “The relationship with wine, in our family, was always our livelihood.” As his enthusiasm for the wine world grew he decided to study a degree in Winemaking at Don Bosco University and Juan Agustín Maza University.
Since then, David´s wines at Bodega Norton have been awarded more than 95 points, recognized by critics as among the best in the world. And in 2017, Decanter magazine included David in its list of the Top 10 Best Winemakers in South America.
In every bottle you will note not just the unique flavors of the terroir but the dedication and craft of our talented professionals and more than 125 years of expertise. Some workers have been linked to Bodega Norton for generations, giving it a distinct family atmosphere. We are as passionate about producing great Argentinian wine as our founder was when he signed his name to that first barrel.
