In the glass
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
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Risotto agli scampi
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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.
- 1974 — Lantieri family revives wine production at Capriolo
- 2004 — First Arcadia Millesimato release
Facts
- Producer
- Lantieri
- 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.