Wino Grand Elite Cabernet Dry

⏳ Drinking Window

Typically best enjoyed 3–7 years from the vintage release.

🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings

Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses

✨ Technical Specifications

Hailing from the sun-drenched Bugeac Steppe in the southern Moldovan region of Gagauzia, the Wino Grand Elite Cabernet Dry represents a long-standing viticultural heritage centered around the historic winemaking village of Tomai. The grapes thrive under intense southern sun exposure, which yields rich sugars and deep phenolic ripeness, while the local soils impart a distinct mineral undertone. Combining modern temperature-controlled fermentation with traditional oak aging, this dry red wine showcases the classic structure of the variety. It weaves a narrative of local resilience and passion, delivering a robust profile characterized by blackcurrant, wild berries, and subtle oak spice that reflects the unique terroir of southern Moldova.

🍾 About the Producer

Established in 1903 by local winemaker Gheorghii Topciu in the Bugeac steppe of southern Moldova, Tomai (legally structured as S.C. Tomai-Vinex S.A. since 1997) carries forward more than a century of winemaking traditions rooted in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia. Benefiting from the sun-drenched rolling hills and fertile chernozem soils of the Valul lui Traian Protected Geographical Indication, the estate operates a closed production cycle spanning vine grafting, viticulture, and vinification. The regional microclimate, situated along the 46th parallel and moderated by the nearby Black Sea basin, produces ripe, balanced fruit with generous phenolic development. Tomai focuses on classic international cultivars and indigenous expressions, fermenting red and white varietals in stainless steel with selective barrel maturation in Moldovan, Russian, and French oak casks. Benchmark bottlings include the estate's flagship Negru de Tomai, Roșu de Tomai, and the Gagauz and Bugeac varietal collections of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay.

🍇 Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

⚖️ Sensory Structure

🌿 Aromas & Flavor Descriptors