Wino Grand Elite Chardonnay Dry
β³ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
π½οΈ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes
β¨ Technical Specifications
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.
πΎ 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, RoΘu de Tomai, and the Gagauz and Bugeac varietal collections of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay.
π Grapes
Chardonnay