Pagadebit 2023 Santa Lucia Biodinamica

PAGADEBIT – Romagna DOC

A crisp and honest white from Romagna

PAGADEBIT is a pure expression of Bombino Bianco, locally known as Pagadebit (“debt-payer”) due to its reliability and generous yield. Grown organically and biodynamically in the Galgano vineyard at 250 m a.s.l., this white wine captures the essence of Romagna’s hilly terroir – fresh, clean and mineral.

Wild yeasts and gentle vinification

The grapes are hand-harvested, softly pressed as whole bunches, and fermented spontaneously with native yeasts. It is then aged on fine lees for 6 months in stainless steel, with regular stirring to enhance texture and aromatic complexity. No additives, no shortcuts – just terroir in its purest form.

Floral, saline, vertical

PAGADEBIT shows a pale yellow color with greenish hues. The nose offers hawthorn blossom and green apple. On the palate it is linear, bright and savory, with a persistent minerality and refreshing finish. A gastronomic white with local soul and modern finesse.

Technical Sheet

• Appellation: Romagna DOC Pagadebit

• Grape variety: 100% Pagadebit (Bombino Bianco)

• Vineyard: “Galgano”, Mercato Saraceno – Italy

• Altitude: 250 m a.s.l.

• Exposure: Southeast

• Training: Guyot

• Planting year: 2000

• Density: 4,000 vines/ha

• Soil: Calcareous clay

• Vinification: Gentle pressing, native yeasts, 6 months on lees in steel

• Alcohol: 12.5% vol

• Serving temp.: 10–12 °C

• Pairings: Light starters, blue fish, fresh cheese, salads

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Tenuta Biodinamica Santa Lucia

A story of land, family, and courageous choices

Tenuta Santa Lucia was founded in the late 1960s in the heart of Romagna, in Mercato Saraceno, in the upper Savio Valley. A hilly area rich in history and rural traditions, where winemaking has always been part of the local identity. The estate stretches across 100 hectares, 15 of which are planted with vines at 250 meters above sea level. Initially, farming was broad and self-sufficient: cereals, meat, dairy, fruit, and wine. But in the late 1990s, a decisive and bold step was taken: Santa Lucia chose to specialize in viticulture, following a clear vision rooted in identity and regional authenticity.

Agriculture as listening: biodynamic philosophy and respect for nature

Led by Paride Benedetti, the estate immediately embraced a non-industrial, ethical approach to farming. At its core is deep respect for the land and the varieties that grow naturally. The goal is not just to make wine, but to cultivate harmony between humans, nature, and landscape, rediscovering an ancient balance that feels revolutionary today. Only organic and biodynamic methods are used, rejecting chemicals and technological shortcuts. The vines are carefully followed through the seasons, listening to the soil’s living energy, avoiding any aggressive intervention.

Wines as pure expressions of the territory

In the cellar, every decision aims to preserve the fruit’s identity and the spirit of the terroir. No shortcuts, no compromises. Native grapes are at the heart of everything: Sangiovese, Albana, Famoso, Centesimino—ancient varieties that have adapted for centuries to these hills. Winemaking is minimalist, transparent, and non-intrusive: spontaneous fermentations, native yeasts, balanced aging, and no chemical corrections. The result is honest, vibrant wines that speak the language of their land. Each bottle reflects a single idea: Romagna, authentic and unfiltered.

A cultural resistance to homogenization

Santa Lucia is more than a winery: it is a cultural outpost. In a world driven by industrial globalization, the estate defends small-scale agriculture, biodiversity, and human relationships. Defending native grapes, protecting the land, and creating value locally are acts of resistance and responsibility. Wine becomes not just a product, but a liquid narrative, keeping the memory of landscapes and communities alive. Santa Lucia proves that another kind of winemaking is possible—and that it can be deeply modern without ever losing its soul.