2021
Lithology
Alejandro Bulgheroni

Cabernet Sauvignon

Signature Wine

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 blend puts on display the blending mastery of our winemaker, Matt Sands. 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.

2021 Lithology Alejandro Bulgheroni Cabernet Sauvignon Matt Sands, Lithology Winemaker

Tasting Notes

A layered wine with a red to black spectrum, our 2021 Alejandro Bulgheroni Cabernet Sauvignon presents notes of cassis, pure blackberry, and plum with freshness of the fruit. Elements of licorice are complemented by dark chocolate, spearmint, and vanilla.

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Technical Details

Blend90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
WinemakerMatt Sands, Philippe Melka, and Michel Rolland
AppellationNapa Valley
Harvest DateSeptember 9th and 29th, 2021
Alcohol15.1%
Production212 cases

100 Jeb Dunnuck

“A flagship best barrel selection, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Alejandro Bulgheroni checks in as 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc from a mix of Oakville and St. Helena fruit that spent 22 months in 72% new barrels. It’s another inky-hued, glass-staining wine revealing incredible aromatics of pure crème de cassis, black raspberries, flowery incense, new leather, and chocolate. These all carry to a full-bodied, flawlessly balanced, utterly heavenly 2021 that has ripe, polished tannins, no hard edges, incredible purity, and a great, great finish. finish. It needs 4-5 years to show its full potential but will be a 30+ year wine.”