Wino Grand Elite Pinot Franc Semidry
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit profile and soft, off-dry balance.
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Roasted duck, grilled pork loin, mild semi-hard cheeses
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Nestled in the warm, sun-drenched Bugeac Steppe of southern Moldova, the historic winemaking village of Tomai in Gagauzia provides an ideal microclimate for cultivating delicate red varieties. The Wino Grand Elite Pinot Franc Semidry is a testament to this unique terroir, where the grape—historically introduced to Moldovan soils by French colonists in the 19th century—thrives under intense southern sun tempered by cool steppe breezes. This semidry expression balances the natural bright acidity and red-berry charm of Pinot Franc with a gentle, rounded sweetness. Crafted using modern temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve its vibrant primary fruit aromas, it represents a harmonious bridge between traditional Moldovan hospitality and elegant European winemaking heritage.
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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.