Wino Grand Elite Chardonnay Dry
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit profile.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled seafood, roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes
✨ wine.spec_sheet
In the sun-drenched steppes of Gagauzia, in southern Moldova, the village of Tomai has been a cradle of viticulture since the early 20th century. The Wino Grand Elite Chardonnay Dry is a testament to this heritage, born from vineyards that bask in intense southern warmth, tempered by cool breeze currents. This dry white wine showcases the adaptability of the Chardonnay grape to the region's fertile, clay-rich soils. Crafted using modern temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve its vibrant primary fruit character, it reflects a harmonious balance between international winemaking standards and the unique, historic terroir of Tomai.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1997 in the historic winemaking village of Tomai within the autonomous region of Gagauzia, Moldova, Tomai-Vineex builds upon a regional viticultural heritage dating back to 1903. Located at Str. Teatrala 1, MD-6115 Tomai, Gagauzia, Moldova, the winery operates a fully integrated, closed-cycle production system, managing its own vineyards where local and international varieties thrive under the warm southern Moldovan sun. Combining traditional oak cask aging with modern Italian and Swedish processing technologies, Tomai-Vineex is renowned for crafting expressive, well-structured wines. Their portfolio is highlighted by the Grand Reserve and Wino Grand Elite series, which showcase elegant, fruit-forward expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Franc, and Chardonnay in dry, semidry, and semisweet styles. For more information, visit their official website at http://www.tomai-vineex.com.