Reserve Pinot Noir Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled salmon, goat cheese salad, roasted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
In the sun-drenched Bugeac Steppe of southern Moldova, within the autonomous region of Gagauzia, Tomai crafts its Reserve Pinot Noir Rosé. This wine marries the elegance of the classic French noble grape with a warm, expressive terroir that has nurtured vines since ancient times. Pinot Noir has a storied history in Moldova, having been championed by French emigrés and imperial viticulturists in the 19th century who recognized the region's ideal latitudes. Grown on sun-exposed clay-loam slopes, the grapes benefit from hot southern days tempered by cool night breezes, preserving the delicate acidity crucial for a premium rosé. The Reserve designation denotes a careful selection of estate-grown fruit, gently pressed to achieve a delicate salmon-pink hue and fermented at cool temperatures to capture vibrant red fruit aromatics and a refined, textured finish.
🍾 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
Pinot Noir