Loza Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes, grilled white fish
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched plains of Gagauzia in southern Moldova, the Loza Chardonnay by Tomai reflects a viticultural heritage rooted in the historic village of Tomai since 1903. The region's warm continental climate, tempered by gentle breezes from the Black Sea basin, allows the Chardonnay grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while retaining a vibrant core of acidity. 'Loza'—translating to 'vine'—pays homage to the deeply rooted connection between the local winemakers and their land. This white wine is crafted to showcase a harmonious balance of ripe yellow apple, tropical fruit undertones, and a soft, inviting texture, capturing the generous spirit of southern Moldovan terroir in a clean, modern style.
🍾 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, Roșu de Tomai, and the Gagauz and Bugeac varietal collections of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay