1903 White Label
β³ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
π½οΈ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, aged cheddar
β¨ Technical Specifications
The 1903 series from Tomai celebrates the deep-rooted viticultural history of the Tomai village in Gagauzia, Moldova, where organized winemaking began in 1903. The southern Moldovan terroir of the Bugeac Steppe provides an ideal microclimate for red grapes, characterized by hot, dry summers and fertile soils. This red expression captures the classic southern Moldovan style, balancing rich, sun-drenched dark fruit flavors with soft, approachable tannins and a touch of oak influence from traditional aging. It reflects a legacy of resilience and passion, bridging ancestral traditions with contemporary craftsmanship.
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.