Grand Reserve Pinot Franc Semisweet
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Typically best enjoyed within 2–5 years from the vintage release to preserve its fresh red fruit aromatics and soft sweetness.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, dark chocolate tart, blue cheese
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In the sun-drenched rolling hills of Gagauzia, a southern autonomous region of Moldova, the Pinot Franc grape—a historical French clone of Pinot Noir—has found an exceptional second home. The terroir of Tomai, characterized by warm continental breezes and nutrient-rich clay soils, coaxes a lush, fruit-forward character from this temperamental variety. For the Grand Reserve Pinot Franc Semisweet, the grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness to capture their natural sugars. The winemakers of Tomai-Vineex halt fermentation to preserve a delicate, balanced sweetness, subsequently aging the wine in oak casks to impart structure and subtle complexity. This style pays homage to the long-standing Moldovan tradition of crafting expressive, semi-sweet red wines that have graced celebratory tables across Eastern Europe for generations.
🍾 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.