Loza Merlot Dry
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Typically best enjoyed within 2–5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character and smooth texture.
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roasted duck, grilled pork chops, medium-aged cheeses
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Hailing from the sun-drenched hills of Gagauzia in southern Moldova, the Loza Merlot Dry is a tribute to the region's deep-seated viticultural ancestry. The name 'Loza' translates to 'grapevine,' a poetic nod to the ancient vines that have defined the Moldovan landscape for centuries. In this warm, semi-arid microclimate, the Merlot grape finds an ideal home, benefiting from hot summer days and cooling breeze currents from the Black Sea basin. This unique terroir coaxes out a lush, fruit-forward profile while maintaining a balanced structure. Crafted with a blend of traditional passion and modern temperature-controlled fermentation, this wine represents an authentic, approachable expression of southern Moldovan winemaking, showcasing soft tannins and rich red berry flavors.
🍾 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.