red grape

Norton

Warm, eastern U.S. climates; tolerant of humidity.

Known as: Cynthiana, Norton

Norton is the great indigenous American red, a grape that thrives in the humid U.S. East and Central states where European varieties struggle.

It produces dark, peppery, tobacco-scented reds of real character with a proud local tradition.

For the buyer, seek Missouri and Virginia Norton for an authentic taste of American wine heritage.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

dark fruitearthspice

Flavour

blackberrycherrysmokepepperblack tea

Food Pairing

· barbecue
· smoked ribs
· chili
· grilled sausages

Notable Norton Wines

Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Norton.

★ Top Pick

Chrysalis Norton

Virginia · 2024 (representative vintage)

Chrysalis Norton is an red wine from United States, in the Virginia region (Eastern United States, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the rolling piedmont around Charlottesville and Monticello.), made principally from Norton. America's own native grape, championed in Virginia — rich, spicy and proudly historic.

$30–$45 est. retail

Virginia Norton

Virginia · 2024 (representative vintage)

Virginia Norton is an red wine from United States, in the Virginia region (Eastern United States, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the rolling piedmont around Charlottesville and Monticello.), made principally from Norton. a house-style Virginia norton that showcases the grape in this region.

$14–$34 est. retail

Monticello Norton Riserva

Virginia · 2024 (representative vintage)

Monticello Norton Riserva is an red wine from United States, in the Virginia region (Eastern United States, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the rolling piedmont around Charlottesville and Monticello.), made principally from Norton. a reserve-tier Monticello norton that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$45–$90 est. retail

Middleburg Norton Riserva

Virginia · 2024 (representative vintage)

Middleburg Norton Riserva is an red wine from United States, in the Virginia region (Eastern United States, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the rolling piedmont around Charlottesville and Monticello.), made principally from Norton. a reserve-tier Middleburg norton that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$63–$125 est. retail

Shenandoah Valley Norton Riserva

Virginia · 2024 (representative vintage)

Shenandoah Valley Norton Riserva is an red wine from United States, in the Virginia region (Eastern United States, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the rolling piedmont around Charlottesville and Monticello.), made principally from Norton. a reserve-tier Shenandoah Valley norton that represents the region's premium bottled expression.

$81–$160 est. retail