Grand Reserve Pinot Franc Semidry
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Typically best enjoyed within 3–5 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck, grilled pork loin, mild semi-hard cheeses
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Nestled in the sun-drenched Bugeac Steppe of southern Moldova, the autonomous region of Gagauzia holds a viticultural history shaped by diverse cultures. The Grand Reserve Pinot Franc Semidry by Tomai-Vineex represents a fascinating intersection of French clonal heritage and Moldovan winemaking tradition. Pinot Franc, historically synonymous with Pinot Noir in this region, thrives in the warm, dry climate of Tomai, where clay-loam soils and cooling evening breezes help preserve the grape's delicate acidity. Crafted under the Grand Reserve label, this wine undergoes careful oak maturation, softening the varietal's naturally bright red-fruit profile and introducing subtle notes of sweet spice and vanilla. The semi-dry style is a nod to regional preferences, offering a harmonious balance between lush fruitiness, gentle residual sweetness, and structured tannins.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.