Levarie
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed fresh, within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release, to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit and crisp acidity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Excellent as an aperitif, or paired with light seafood dishes, vegetable risottos, and fresh goat cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Masi's Levarie is a classic expression of Soave Classico, crafted from the traditional Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave grape varieties grown in the historic hillside vineyards of the Veneto region. The name Levarie refers to the east-facing slopes where the morning sun rises (levarsi in Italian), gently warming the vines and preserving the grapes' delicate aromatics and crisp acidity. Rooted in volcanic and limestone soils, this wine undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with no oak aging, ensuring a pure, vibrant showcase of the terroir. It captures the essence of the region's winemaking heritage, offering a refreshing profile defined by white flowers, green apple, and a characteristic mineral finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1772 when the Boscaini family harvested their first vineyard plots in the Vaio dei Masi valley, Masi Agricola stands as a foundational pillar of modern Venetian viticulture. Anchored in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, the estate spans diverse microclimates and sedimentary limestone, marl, and volcanic soils across the Trevenezie, tempered by Lake Garda and alpine foothills. Masi revolutionized regional winemaking through the modern mastery of the ancient appassimento method—drying harvested bunches on traditional arelle bamboo racks—and pioneering the ripasso revival with their landmark 1964 Campofiorin. Governed by the Masi Technical Group and long stewarded by Sandro Boscaini, affectionately hailed as 'Mr. Amarone', the estate blends sustainability with exacting enology. Their benchmark expressions range from majestic, cru-designated Amarone della Valpolicella such as Costasera, Campolongo di Torbe, and Mazzano, to crisp Trevenezie whites like Masianco and vibrant sparkling wines, epitomizing classical Venetian refinement and textural depth.
🍇 Grapes
Garganega (min 70%), Trebbiano di Soave, Chardonnay