Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, white peach, lemon zest, fresh almond, brioche

Palate: yellow apple, lemon curd, creamy mousse, saline minerality

Lantieri's flagship Millesimato Arcadia. Chardonnay-led with 36 months on lees and a saline finish from the Capriolo cellar.

What it pairs with

  • Risotto agli scampi Find risotto agli scampi on TableJourney →
    Langoustine risotto meets the wine's lemon curd and creamy mousse; high acidity scrubs the Carnaroli starch.
  • Capesante in conchiglia
    Pan-seared scallops find a foil in the wine's brioche and saline finish.
  • Aged Grana Padano 18 months
    Crystalline cheese salt mirrors the saline minerality; fresh almond echoes the rind.

History

Arcadia is Lantieri's Millesimato flagship from Capriolo. The Lantieri family (active in Franciacorta since 1380) revived their wine production at Paratico in 1974.

  1. 1974: Lantieri family revives wine production at Capriolo
  2. 2004: First Arcadia Millesimato release

Facts

Producer
Lantieri · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (90%), Pinot Nero (10%)
Classification
DOCG Franciacorta Millesimato Brut
Oak
Vinified partly in oak; minimum 36 months on lees in bottle
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 28 to 42 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from disgorgement
First vintage
2004
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Lantieri Arcadia Brut

What does Lantieri Arcadia taste like?

Yellow apple, white peach, lemon zest, fresh almond and brioche on the nose; yellow apple, lemon curd, creamy mousse and saline minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish from 36 months on lees.

Who are Lantieri?

The Lantieri family have records in Franciacorta dating back to 1380. They revived wine production at Capriolo in 1974 and built the cellar around heritage Brescian viticulture.

When should I drink Arcadia?

Drink between 2 and 10 years from disgorgement. The patisserie autolysis benefits from at least 2 years from disgorgement and rewards cellaring to year 6.

Tags

chardonnay dry high acid medium body medium term mood contemplative mood elegant occasion celebration occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with aperitif pairs with risotto pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish pinot nero price trade up sparkling traditional vegan

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