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The land of Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate was once part of the Rancho Carne Humana Spanish land grant given to Edward T. Bale in 1841. Bale married the niece of Mexican General Vallejo and was awarded the grant shortly after. Their daughter, Caroline, married Charles Krug and received a dowry of a 20-acre piece of the Rancho that would eventually become Charles Krug winery.

​Gradually, the Rancho was sold and divided into smaller lots. In 1860, our 14-acre parcel was sold for $2,070 to John Howell, a prominent blacksmith in Napa County and for whom Howell Mountain was named.

In modern history, the site of Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate was first planted to grapes by Jim and Nena Talcott in 1975. Under their ownership, a charming stone winery was built to vinify the property's grapes. The property then served as the Founders Room for the wine portfolio of H. William Harlan and produced the first vintages of The Napa Valley Reserve.

Alejandro Bulgheroni

Looking out over his ranch in Garzón, Uruguay, Alejandro Bulgheroni caught sight of a hillside ideal for the green energy technology planned for his agricult time and stood on its stony, ballast soils. He sensed the hillside had a magical quality and knew he had to give it a new purpose. Alejandro asked his team to s for cultivating grapes. Despite the risk, Alejandro planted his first vineyard blocks and launched Bodega Garzón, his initial venture in the wine business.

A lifelong rancher, Alejandro quickly developed an interest in the profound connection between wine and land. Following his new passion, he became a partn California and Australia as well as additional properties in Mendoza to build a select portfolio of winegrowing estates emblematic of their terroir.

In 2014, he came to Napa Valley to craft a classic Cabernet Sauvignon.

Alejandro P. Bulgheroni is an Argentinian-Italian international vintner and successful entrepreneur in the agriculture and energy sectors. Since 1965, he has d blending innovation and tradition, and the creation of healthy, high-quality products.

In 1999, he and wife Bettina discovered the village of Garzón near Punta del Este in Uruguay and conceived of a unique ranching concept. There, they transf dedicated to wine growing, olive oil production, nut orchards, apiculture, forestry, cattle raising and alternative energy projects.

Mr. Bulgheroni continues to develop his focused wine portfolio representing the authentic expression of the most emblematic terroirs around the world.

“The varied soils of Napa Valley are among the most unique in the world and have served as a source of inspiration in my winemaking. The opportunity to help shape the terroir for Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate is intrituing. After spending his youth in Bordeaux, Philippe Melka attended the University of Bordeaux where his impulsive decision to take a wine course proved pivotal. Traveling widely, Philippe studied soil and made wine at Dominus Estate, Napa Valley; Chittering Estate, Australia; Badia A Coltibuono, Chianti and Château Pétrus in Bordeaux. He also studied under Jean Delmas, Haut-Brion; Christian Moueix and Jean Claude Berrouet, Petrus; and Paul Draper at Ridge.

Among the world’s top wine consultants, Philippe puts his expertise to work as co-proprietor of Melka Wines with wife Cherie, and consultant to some of Napa Valley's most acclaimed estates. As winemaker for Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate, Philippe reunites with mentor Michel Rolland.

Certified organic, the Estate vineyard is at the base of Howell Mountain and the Vaca Mountain range where rich, volcanic soils are found, resulting in wines that are deep and ripe with structure, firm tannins, and acid for long cellaring. The site is comprised of a very thin layer of soil, less than one foot in depth, that rests on igneous rocks and materials weathered from volcanic ash. This well-drained, mineral-rich soil is ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon.

Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate is planted in two parts, one above and one below the beautiful stone barn and winery on Meadowood Lane in St. Helena. It has had several well-known owners beginning with John Howell, the blacksmith for whom they named the mountain, then Charles Krug. In modern history, the site was first planted to grapes by Jim and Nena Talcott, in 1975. Under their ownership, a charming stone winery was built to vinify the property’s grapes. The property then served as the “Founders Room” for the wine portfolio of H. William Harlan and produced the first vintages of “The Napa Valley Reserve.” Now, under the Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate banner, the vineyard is producing some of the finest Cabernet in the area, and we recently added a small block for Sauvignon Blanc as well.

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane – Dr. Crane Vineyard sits at the base of the western hills of St. Helena. A window into showcasing one for the grapes that gave birth to Cabernet Sauvignon from one of California's most legendary single-vineyard plots of earth. Napa pioneer, Dr. George Belden Crane originally planted Dr. Crane Vineyard in 1858. Acquired by Beckstoffer Vineyard in 1997, the vineyard's gravelly loam soils were replanted in 1998 to multiple clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc.

Beckstoffer Las Piedras – The history of the Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard closely resembles that of Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate. It was once part of the Rancho Carne Humana Spanish land grant given to Edward T. Bale by Mexican General Vallejo. It was first planed by Bale to Mission grapes, making it one of the first vineyards planted in the Saint Helena Appellation. Henry Amstutz, one of California's first great winemakers, replanted the vineyard to wine grapes in 1860. In 1983, Beckstoffer Vineyards purchased the property and planted two clones of Cabernet Sauvignon.

The vineyard, located at the base of Sulfur Creek, is comprised of well-drained soils created from the Creek's run-off and peppered with rocks and small pebbles. Aptly named Las Piedras by vineyard workers, the name translated in English means "the stones". Its effect on wines is marked with a fresh vibrancy and deeply concentrated fruit.

Beckstoffer To Kalon – Perhaps the most famous of the Beckstoffer vineyards, and certainly one of the most celebrated in Napa’s history. Planted by H. W. Crabb, in 1868, as the Hermosa Vineyard, it was 250 acres and already the most famous vineyard in California when it was renamed To Kalon (meaning “highest beauty” in Greek.) Mr. Crabb lived long enough to expand the vineyard several times and made it one of the most successful wine cellars prior to Prohibition. Afterward, it passed to a couple of families who cared well for the vineyard until it was finally purchased (in part) by Andy Beckstoffer, in 1993, and replanted in 1994. Even after 150 years, the reputation of this “Grand Cru” vineyard has never been greater.

Matt Sands is in charge of winemaking.

Matt is a New Zealand native from Waiheke Island and has worked for several notable wineries including Man o’ War Vineyards, Goldie Vineyard, and Stonyridge Vineyard as harvest winemaker. He began his winemaking career in 2009 as assistant winemaker for Passage Rock Wines. While there, he also served as a committee member of the Waiheke Wine Growers Association. Matt also worked harvest in Napa Valley for Screaming Eagle and Bryant Family. At Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate, Matt works closely with famed vintners Philippe Melka and Michel Rolland to produce wines according to Alejandro Bulgheroni Estate's high standards.

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