The 90-acre vineyard is divided into twenty-three individual blocks to match terroir to varietal.
Wines from Stags' Leap have a signature of concentrated fruit, rich expression, opulence, and complex structure; all reflecting the estate's inherent terroir and its winemaker.
There are 20 wine regions in Italy, which all possess different terroir characteristics, geographical and climactic differences.
The terroir imparts a flinty minerality to the wine, while the grapes add flavors of baked pears and figs.
The wines typically show notes of the terroir in which they are grown, with strong acidity and mineral notes that enhance the flavors.