Rosu de Tomai Cabernet
β³ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 7 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant fruit character and structured tannins are in optimal balance.
π½οΈ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck breast, aged hard cheeses
β¨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched Bugeac Steppe in the autonomous region of Gagauzia, southern Moldova, 'RoΘu de Tomai' Cabernet embodies a winemaking heritage that dates back to 1903. The region's warm, semi-arid climate, tempered by gentle breezes from the nearby Black Sea, provides an ideal terroir for Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown in nutrient-rich clay and loam soils, the grapes develop deep color, intense black fruit aromas, and structured tannins. Tomai-Vineex crafts this red wine by combining traditional oak cask aging with modern temperature-controlled fermentation, resulting in a harmonious balance between ripe fruit expression and elegant, woody complexity. Local folklore often celebrates the wines of Tomai as the 'blood of the southern soil,' reflecting the passion and resilience of the Gagauzian people.
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
Cabernet Sauvignon