Gagauz Sauvignon
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of the vintage release.
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Goat cheese salad, grilled white fish, fresh oysters
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Hailing from the sun-drenched steppes of Gagauzia in southern Moldova, the Gagauz Sauvignon by Tomai-Vineex is a vibrant tribute to the region's unique cultural tapestry and deep-rooted winemaking traditions. The Gagauz people, a Turkic-speaking Christian enclave, have cultivated these lands for generations, adapting to the warm, semi-arid climate tempered by gentle breezes from the nearby Black Sea basin. This terroir allows the Sauvignon Blanc grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while retaining a lively, refreshing acidity. Crafted using modern temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation to preserve its delicate aromatics, this wine showcases the bright, expressive side of Moldovan viticulture, balancing herbaceous notes with ripe citrus and green fruit character.
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Established in 1997 in the historic winemaking village of Tomai within the autonomous region of Gagauzia, Moldova, Tomai-Vineex builds upon a regional viticultural heritage dating back to 1903. Located at Str. Teatrala 1, MD-6115 Tomai, Gagauzia, Moldova, the winery operates a fully integrated, closed-cycle production system, managing its own vineyards where local and international varieties thrive under the warm southern Moldovan sun. Combining traditional oak cask aging with modern Italian and Swedish processing technologies, Tomai-Vineex is renowned for crafting expressive, well-structured wines. Their portfolio is highlighted by the Grand Reserve and Wino Grand Elite series, which showcase elegant, fruit-forward expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Franc, and Chardonnay in dry, semidry, and semisweet styles. For more information, visit their official website at http://www.tomai-vineex.com.