Originally Posted by
schwim
...I don't have any experience on a road bike...
I'd wrap the bars temporarily, sparsely around the lever/handlebar connection that allows a little adjustment of the lever position. Ride it for a couple of weeks, adjusting and getting it just right, then do the final wrap.
The old rule "bottom of the lever in plane with the flat of the bottom portion of the bar" is just a very loose guide - don't be constrained by that.