Masari
Leon Metodo Classico Durella Dosaggio Zero
| Denomination | VSQ |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Durella |
| Aging | Bottle ageing for 36 months; the wine remains in contact with its own lees until spring. |
- Traditional method: Pas dosé sparkling wine made from 100% Durella, with no added sugars
- Ageing: 36 months maturation in the bottle on the lees, with resting until spring
- Region: Agno Valley in Veneto, volcanic soils of tuff and basalt at 300 metres altitude
- Tasting notes: Mineral and creamy aromas, floral hints; crisp and savoury flavour
- Label information: 0.75 litre bottle; 12.5% ABV; contains sulphites
Description
What kind of wine it is
Masari Leon Metodo Classico Durella Dosaggio Zero is a sparkling wine that purely expresses the character of Veneto. Made entirely from Durella grapes using the rigorous Traditional Method, it stands out for its vibrant profile and absence of added sugars. The brilliant straw yellow glass reveals a bouquet of mineral and creamy notes, enriched by fresh floral hints. On the palate, it is fragrant and driven by a marked savouriness that lends elegance and a defined structure, ideal for those seeking a taut and profound sip.
Where it comes from
This sparkling wine originates in the Valle d’Agno, where the vineyards thrive at around three hundred metres above sea level. The vine roots delve into volcanic soil composed of tuff and basalt, natural elements that give the wine its distinctive mineral imprint. The Masari winery is passionately dedicated to enhancing native grape varieties, interpreting Durella with a rigorous approach. This philosophy offers an authentic expression of historic Venetian vineyards, faithfully reflecting the geological peculiarities of its place of origin.
How it is produced
Manual harvesting ensures careful selection of the bunches, followed by gentle pressing to obtain the purest must. The base wine rests on its lees until spring, developing refined aromatic complexity. To start the second fermentation according to the Traditional Method, the tirage involves a careful blend of different vintages. This is followed by a long ageing on the lees for 36 months, which is essential for defining the balance of flavour. The absence of sugars in the final dosaggio zero preserves the vibrant natural tension of the variety.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1998 in Valle d’Agno, Masari reflects the dedication of Massimo Dal Lago and Arianna Tessari to enhancing native grape varieties. Leon is a Classic Method sparkling wine with zero dosage made exclusively from hand-picked Durella grapes. After a gentle pressing, the wine rests on the lees until spring; the tirage, enriched with a portion of previous vintages, initiates a 36-month bottle ageing. This rigorous artisanal approach enhances the pronounced savouriness of the sip, a pure expression of the Venetian volcanic terroir.
Awards
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2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
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Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1998
- Oenologist: Massimo Dal Lago
- Bottles produced: 50.000
- Hectares: 10
Arianna was born into a historical family of vinegrowers in the Soave Classico area and found a unique and stimulating territory in the Valle d’Agno. Massimo was born in the Valle d’Agno. He is a passionate winemaker and studied at the best European universities. After a lot of important work experience he involved Arianna in the exciting discovery of his land through wine. Vinegrowing and producing wine is not just a job but a choice of life that involves the whole family, even the youngest ones. Giovanni, Camilla and Matteo feel part of this project. Read more
| Name | Masari Leon Metodo Classico Durella Dosaggio Zero |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | VSQ |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Durella |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Masari |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1998 in Valle d’Agno, Masari reflects the dedication of Massimo Dal Lago and Arianna Tessari to enhancing native grape varieties. Leon is a Classic Method sparkling wine with zero dosage made exclusively from hand-picked Durella grapes. After a gentle pressing, the wine rests on the lees until spring; the tirage, enriched with a portion of previous vintages, initiates a 36-month bottle ageing. This rigorous artisanal approach enhances the pronounced savouriness of the sip, a pure expression of the Venetian volcanic terroir. |
| Origin | Valle d’Agno, Veneto |
| Soil composition | Volcanic soil rich in tuff and basalt |
| Fermentation | 36 months |
| Production technique | Metodo classico (rifermentazione in bottiglia) |
| Wine making | The grapes, harvested by hand and placed in crates, are gently pressed. The wine remains in contact with its own yeasts until spring. The tirage takes place after the addition of a portion of wine from previous vintages. Bottle ageing for 36 months. |
| Aging | Bottle ageing for 36 months; the wine remains in contact with its own lees until spring. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |