Reserve Sauvignon
β³ Drinking Window
2022 - 2024
π½οΈ Food & Wine Pairings
Goat cheese salad, grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herbs.
β¨ Technical Specifications
Nestled in the sun-drenched rolling hills of Gagauzia in southern Moldova, the historic winemaking village of Tomai benefits from a viticultural heritage dating back to 1903. The Tomai Reserve Sauvignon is a refined expression of this unique terroir, where the warm, dry climate of the Bugeac Steppe is balanced by cool night breezes, allowing the grapes to develop intense aromatic profiles while retaining vital acidity. This Reserve bottling combines modern, temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation to preserve the grape's vibrant fruit character with a period of careful maturation, adding a subtle complexity and roundness to the finished wine. It stands as a testament to Moldova's modern winemaking renaissance, blending ancestral pride with contemporary elegance.
πΎ 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 rosΓ© 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.
π Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc