Lunatio
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Freshwater lake fish such as grilled trout, delicate seafood pasta dishes, and light vegetable-based antipasti.
✨ Technical Specifications
Masi's Lunatio is a luminous expression of the Lugana DOC, crafted entirely from the indigenous Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana) grape grown on the fertile, clay-rich southern shores of Lake Garda. The name 'Lunatio' pays homage to the ancient agricultural calendar and the lunar phases that traditionally guided winegrowers in the vineyard. Masi produces this wine using certified organic farming practices, respecting the delicate lakeside ecosystem. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine preserves the pure, vibrant essence of the Turbiana grape, resulting in a beautifully structured white characterized by intense floral aromas, bright citrus notes, pineapple, and a distinctive, sapid mineral finish derived from the region's ancient glacial soils.
🍾 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
100% Turbiana (Trebbiano di Lugana)