Paride Sangiovese 2020 Santa Lucia Biodinamica

Rubicone Sangiovese IGT – Tenuta Biodinamica Santa Lucia

A Sangiovese rooted in time and soil

Rubicone Sangiovese IGT is born from a meticulous selection of old vines in the Roversano area, the beating heart of Romagna’s wine tradition. At 300 meters above sea level, Sangiovese reveals its classic soul, pure and uncompromising. The vines, planted in 1970, are rooted in ancient yellow marl soils, once seabeds, giving the wine profound identity and mineral backbone. Each vintage is a faithful portrait of this microcosm, a sincere and unfiltered expression of place.

In the vineyard, balance through respect

The Roversano vineyard is cultivated under biodynamic and organic principles, with deep care for soil vitality and ecosystem health. Manual work, low yields and no synthetic treatments ensure purity in every bunch. The southeast exposure balances ripeness and freshness, while Guyot pruning maintains vine harmony. Everything serves a single goal: harvesting healthy, energetic grapes that fully embody their environment.

In the cellar, transformation without intervention

Vinification follows a strict artisanal approach: manual harvesting, gentle destemming, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, and two-month maceration in amphora with skins. No filtration. No added sulfites. Just time, gravity and trust in nature. Aging in steel retains tension and clarity. Nothing here is manufactured—just a raw, truthful expression born from patience and place.

Elegant and alive, with a balsamic soul

Rubicone Sangiovese IGT shows a deep ruby red color, vivid and compact. On the nose, a layered bouquet of floral notes, ripe red fruit, warm spices and subtle earthy tones. The palate is bold yet refined, with firm but silky tannins, saline energy and a long, balsamic finish. A wine that speaks the true language of highland Romagna Sangiovese.

Technical Sheet

• Appellation: Rubicone Sangiovese IGT

• Grape: 100% Sangiovese

• Vineyard: Roversano – old vine selection (1970)

• Altitude: 300 m a.s.l.

• Exposure: Southeast

• Soil: Yellow marl from ancient seabeds

• Training system: Guyot on vertical trellis

• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation, 2-month amphora maceration

• Aging: Steel

• Alcohol: 14.5% vol

• Unfiltered, no added sulfites

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.