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Tenuta Santa Lucia Pagadebit 2024

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Style: Dry, light-bodied white; Tenuta Santa Lucia Pagadebit is a white wine made from biodynamic grapes grown in Emilia-Romagna, Northern Italy; 12% ABV
Grapes & Terroir: from organic vineyards in Emilia IGT, Emilia–Romagna, Italy; produced by Tenuta Santa Lucia Pagadebit
Winemaking: biodynamically farmed; spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts
Serving Temperature & Decanting: Serve well chilled at 44-48F; no decanting needed
Pairing: Grilled fish or light pasta with seafood
Similar To: Similar Italian natural wines from the same region or grape variety

Tenuta Santa Lucia Pagadebit 2024 comes from the Upper Savio Valley in Romagna, where the estate farms 12 hectares of vineyards at 250 meters elevation near Mercato Saraceno. The grape—Pagadebit, locally named Bombino Bianco—earned its name from farmers who could "pay their debts" thanks to its reliable yields even in difficult vintages. Tenuta Santa Lucia cultivates biodynamically (Demeter certified), considering lunar phases in both vineyard and cellar. Hand-harvested grapes ferment spontaneously with native yeasts in stainless steel, then age six months on lees. The result is a clean, mineral-driven white that expresses Romagna's terroir.

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East Coast: 5 business days

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Producer profile

Tenuta Santa Lucia

Established in the early 1960s, the Santa Lucia estate is a result of merging the lands owned by the family patriarch with those of his father. This union created a substantial farm of about 100 hectares, with 12 hectares dedicated to vineyards. These vineyards, located 250 meters above sea level in Mercato Saraceno within the Savio valley, lie at the heart of Romagna.

Initially, like many estates of its time, Santa Lucia was focused on self-sufficiency, producing an array of products, including cheese, fruit, and wine. However, as the 1990s ended, the estate shifted its focus primarily to viticulture. This transition saw significant changes both in the vineyards and the cellars.

Today, Santa Lucia's vineyards are cultivated using organic farming methods. The estate employs the espalier system for vine training and follows Guyot pruning techniques. Embracing both organic and natural wine production, Santa Lucia has recently started experimenting with biodynamic practices. This involves considering the lunar phases in their viticulture and vinification processes. Such a holistic approach has yielded impressive results, further bolstering Santa Lucia's stature in the wine industry.

Wine region

Emilia–Romagna, Italy

Romagna forms the eastern half of Emilia-Romagna, stretching from the Apennine foothills to the Adriatic coast in north-central Italy. While Emilia (the western portion) claims fame for Lambrusco and the culinary cities of Bologna, Parma, and Modena, Romagna has carved its own identity through native grape varieties that thrive on its rolling hills and clay-limestone soils.

The region's viticultural history dates to Etruscan and Roman times, when settlers recognized the potential of these sun-drenched slopes. Romagna's terroir varies considerably: the coastal plains offer sandy, alluvial soils, while the inland hills—rising toward the Apennines at elevations between 200 and 500 meters—feature well-drained clay and limestone that stress vines just enough to concentrate flavors. The continental climate delivers hot summers moderated by cooling breezes from both the Adriatic Sea and the mountains.

Sangiovese dominates red wine production in Romagna, yielding wines with bright acidity, cherry fruit, and firm tannins that distinguish them from Tuscan interpretations. For whites, Albana holds historic significance as Italy's first white wine to receive DOCG status in 1987, produced in styles ranging from dry to passito. Lesser-known varieties like Pagadebit (Bombino Bianco), Famoso, and Centesimino represent Romagna's commitment to preserving indigenous grapes that nearly disappeared during the 20th century's push toward international varieties.

The Upper Savio Valley, where Tenuta Santa Lucia farms near Mercato Saraceno, typifies Romagna's hillside viticulture—small family estates working native varieties on challenging terrain. In recent years, natural wine producers have revitalized Romagna's reputation, embracing organic and biodynamic farming while crafting wines through spontaneous fermentation and minimal intervention. This approach has positioned Romagna alongside Emilia's pioneering estates as a compelling destination for drinkers seeking authentic, terroir-driven Italian wine.

Frequently asked question

When is my order shipping?

We are doing your best to ship your order in 2-3 business days.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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Do I have to sign upon delivery?

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If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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