Gagauz Pinot Noir Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled poultry, fresh summer salads, light seafood dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled in the sun-drenched Bugeac Steppe of southern Moldova, the autonomous region of Gagauzia provides a unique terroir where the continental climate is softened by breezes from the Black Sea. The Gagauz Pinot Noir Rosé by Tomai captures this distinctive landscape, drawing on a winemaking heritage that dates back over a century in the village of Tomai. Crafted from Pinot Noir grapes that thrive in the region's warm clay-loam soils, this rosé is produced using modern, temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve the delicate, bright red-berry aromatics of the grape. The wine reflects both the vibrant spirit of the Gagauz culture and the elegance of classic European viticulture, offering a refreshing, fruit-forward profile that balances crisp acidity with a soft, rounded finish.
🍾 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