Loza Cabernet Dry
β³ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1β4 years of vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character and smooth tannins.
π½οΈ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted beef brisket, aged cheddar cheese
β¨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched Bugeac Steppe in the autonomous region of Gagauzia, southern Moldova, the Loza Cabernet Dry by Tomai celebrates the deep-rooted viticultural traditions of this unique terroir. The name Loza, meaning grapevine, pays homage to the resilient vines that have dug deep into the fertile black soils of the region for generations. Benefiting from a warm, semi-arid climate tempered by gentle breezes from the nearby Black Sea, the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes develop rich, concentrated flavors while maintaining a balanced acidity. This dry red wine is crafted using modern temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve its vibrant fruit character, resulting in an approachable yet structured expression of the classic variety, steeped in the folklore of Moldovan winemaking resilience.
πΎ About the Producer
Established in 1903 by local winemaker Gheorghii Topciu in the Bugeac steppe of southern Moldova, Tomai (legally structured as S.C. Tomai-Vinex S.A. since 1997) carries forward more than a century of winemaking traditions rooted in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia. Benefiting from the sun-drenched rolling hills and fertile chernozem soils of the Valul lui Traian Protected Geographical Indication, the estate operates a closed production cycle spanning vine grafting, viticulture, and vinification. The regional microclimate, situated along the 46th parallel and moderated by the nearby Black Sea basin, produces ripe, balanced fruit with generous phenolic development. Tomai focuses on classic international cultivars and indigenous expressions, fermenting red and white varietals in stainless steel with selective barrel maturation in Moldovan, Russian, and French oak casks. Benchmark bottlings include the estate's flagship Negru de Tomai, RoΘu de Tomai, and the Gagauz and Bugeac varietal collections of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay.
π Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon