Negru de Tomai
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, slow-cooked beef stew, aged hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched Bugeac Steppe in the autonomous region of Gagauzia, southern Moldova, Negru de Tomai is a flagship red blend that embodies the unique cultural and viticultural heritage of the Tomai village. The region's warm, semi-arid climate and fertile clay-loam soils provide an ideal environment for red grape varieties to achieve optimal phenolic ripeness. This wine is crafted using traditional winemaking philosophies combined with modern temperature-controlled fermentation, followed by aging in oak casks. The result is a deeply colored, robust red wine that weaves together the structure of international varieties with the bold, rustic charm of regional grapes, offering rich aromas of dark cherries, plums, and sweet spices.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1903, Tomai (Tomai-Vinex) is a historic Moldovan winery located in the village of Tomai within the sun-drenched southern region of Gagauzia. Embracing more than a century of winemaking tradition, the estate combines time-honored viticultural practices with modern vinification techniques to capture the generous warmth and fertile terroir of southern Moldova. The winery produces a broad and expressive portfolio of red, white, and rosé wines utilizing classic international grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Franc, and Chardonnay. Tomai is particularly celebrated for its accessible, fruit-forward profile, showcased across its popular Grand Reserve and Grand Elite ranges that span dry, semi-dry, and semi-sweet styles.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Saperavi