2017
Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
An exceptional cuvée produced in extremely limited quantities, the Alejandro Bulgheroni Cabernet Sauvignon captures the excellence of the vintage through a meticulous selection of our finest barrels. Crafted as a tribute to Lithology’s owner, this wine reflects the estate’s vision for producing Cabernet Sauvignon of uncompromising quality. Defined by depth, precision, and a true expression of place, it embodies the character and ageability that are hallmarks of Lithology.
Vineyard
Our flagship wine, this cuvée puts on display the blending mastery of Matt Sands, Michel Rolland and Philippe Melka. Each year, we identify our best vineyard lots and barrels to create something never before made, unique to the vintage, and never to be repeated. What we consider the wine of the vintage from our cellar – the Alejandro Bulgheroni Cabernet Sauvignon.
2017 Lithology Alejandro Bulgheroni Cabernet Sauvignon Matt Sands, Lithology Winemaker
Technical Details
- Blend97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot
- WinemakerMatt Sands, Philippe Melka, Michel Rolland
- AppellationNapa Valley
- Alcohol15%
98 Points Jeb Dunnuck
"The flagship is the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Alejandro Bulgheroni, a blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot that spent 21 months in 77% new French oak barrels. More crème de cassis, toasted bread, graphite, chocolate, incense, and tobacco notes emerge from this stunner, which offers full-bodied richness and power paired with a weightless, elegant texture, rocking tannins, and a finish that won't quit. The tannin quality here is brilliant, as is the balance, and it's certainly one of the gems in the vintage. Give bottles 3-4 years (it can be drunk today with plenty of pleasure) and enjoy over the following 25 years or more."
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