Bugeac Pinot Noir Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled prawns, fresh goat cheese, summer berry salad
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched Bugeac steppe of southern Moldova, a historic region whose winemaking roots run deep into antiquity, the Bugeac Pinot Noir Rosé by Tomai-Vineex captures the wild, free-spirited essence of its terroir. The Bugeac plain, historically a crossroads of nomadic cultures and ancient legends, provides a unique microclimate where intense southern heat is tempered by cool breezes from the nearby Black Sea. This dramatic temperature shift allows the delicate Pinot Noir grapes to develop rich, expressive red fruit characteristics while preserving a vibrant, crisp acidity. Crafted with minimal skin contact to achieve its elegant salmon-pink hue, this rosé undergoes cool fermentation in stainless steel, capturing the pure, unadorned essence of the grape and the ancient soils of Gagauzia.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1903, Tomai (Tomai-Vinex) is a historic Moldovan winery located in the village of Tomai within the sun-drenched southern region of Gagauzia. Embracing more than a century of winemaking tradition, the estate combines time-honored viticultural practices with modern vinification techniques to capture the generous warmth and fertile terroir of southern Moldova. The winery produces a broad and expressive portfolio of red, white, and rosé wines utilizing classic international grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Franc, and Chardonnay. Tomai is particularly celebrated for its accessible, fruit-forward profile, showcased across its popular Grand Reserve and Grand Elite ranges that span dry, semi-dry, and semi-sweet styles.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%