Wino Grand Elite Pinot Franc Semisweet
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit character.
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Berry-based desserts, roasted duck with plum sauce, mild blue cheeses
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Hailing from the sun-drenched hills of Gagauzia in southern Moldova, the Wino Grand Elite Pinot Franc Semisweet is a testament to the region's long-standing affinity for expressive red wines. Pinot Franc, historically integrated into Moldovan viticulture, thrives in the warm, clay-rich soils of Tomai. This semisweet expression captures the grape's natural red berry charm, balanced by a delicate residual sweetness that was historically favored in Eastern European courts. The wine is crafted using controlled fermentation to preserve its bright fruit profile, offering a velvety texture and a harmonious finish that reflects the unique microclimate of the Bugeac Steppe.
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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.