1903 Cabernet
β³ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3β7 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit character and structural development.
π½οΈ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted rosemary lamb chops, aged cheddar cheese
β¨ Technical Specifications
The '1903' series by Tomai-Vineex pays tribute to the historic year when viticulture was officially established in the sun-drenched village of Tomai, located in the Gagauzia region of southern Moldova. This Cabernet Sauvignon is a liquid testament to over a century of winemaking heritage on the fertile Bugeac Steppe. Grown in a microclimate characterized by hot summers and gentle breezes from the Black Sea, the grapes develop rich, concentrated flavors. The winery combines traditional oak aging with modern techniques to craft a Cabernet that balances robust structure with smooth, fruit-forward elegance, capturing the resilient spirit and warm hospitality of Moldovan terroir.
πΎ About the Producer
Established in 1903 by local winemaker Gheorghii Topciu in the Bugeac steppe of southern Moldova, Tomai (legally structured as S.C. Tomai-Vinex S.A. since 1997) carries forward more than a century of winemaking traditions rooted in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia. Benefiting from the sun-drenched rolling hills and fertile chernozem soils of the Valul lui Traian Protected Geographical Indication, the estate operates a closed production cycle spanning vine grafting, viticulture, and vinification. The regional microclimate, situated along the 46th parallel and moderated by the nearby Black Sea basin, produces ripe, balanced fruit with generous phenolic development. Tomai focuses on classic international cultivars and indigenous expressions, fermenting red and white varietals in stainless steel with selective barrel maturation in Moldovan, Russian, and French oak casks. Benchmark bottlings include the estate's flagship Negru de Tomai, RoΘu de Tomai, and the Gagauz and Bugeac varietal collections of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay.
π Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon