Alejandro Bulgheroni Lithology Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

About

The site of Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate was first planted by to grapes by Jim and Nina Talcott in 1975. Under their ownership a charming stone winery was built to vinify the property’s grapes. After its acquisition Alejandro Bulgheroni began an extensive renovation and enhancement project to pgrade the old stone winery, plant new vineyard blocks, transform the tasting salon and re-invision the future of the property. The winery renovations provided upgraded infrastructure to new equipment dedicated solely to the vinification of Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate wines. The new tasting salon is available exclusively to members of the Estate’s allocation list and offers educational tastings.

Alejandro Bulgheroni Lithology Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 is a blend of declassified lots from around Napa Valley, composed of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Cabernet Franc aged for 22 months in 59% new French oak, the 2016 Lithology Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is deep garnet-purple in color and opens with fragrant cassis, ripe plums and black cherries notes with touches of lilacs, dark chocolate and underbrush. Full-bodied, rich and with fantastic concentration, it has a seductive, velvety texture and a long berry and mineral-laced finish.