Winery Chrysalis VineyardsNorton
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Norton of Winery Chrysalis Vineyards in the region of Virginia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Chrysalis Vineyards's Norton.
Discover the grape variety: Norton
Structured, colourful reds with a deep purple hue, firm tannins and a dense palate with fresh acidity; signature aromas of dark fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices, chocolate and American earthy notes. Good rustic ageing potential. The grape of Missouri, defining regional identity, widely grown across the USA (Virginia, Arkansas). American black hybrid derived from Vitis aestivalis, discovered around 1820 by Dr Daniel Norton in Virginia.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Norton from Winery Chrysalis Vineyards are 2017, 2012, 2013, 2011 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Chrysalis Vineyards
The Winery Chrysalis Vineyards is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Virginia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Virginia
Quality pole of the American east coast, unique signature in Viognier: ample, fragrant whites with notes of apricot, white peach, honey and flowers, silky on the palate. Cabernet Franc star in red, fine and fresh (raspberry, ripe pepper, spices). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, balanced Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc and native Norton. Humid continental climate tempered by the Appalachians, 8 AVAs (Monticello, Shenandoah).
The word of the wine: Heida
See savagnin.
