National Office for Vine and Wine

493 People Form a 39-Metre Human Grapevine in Moldova

Moldova – – October 19, 2026 -- A total of 493 participants formed a human grapevine about 39 metres long at Moldova's National Wine Day, a record attempt that became one of the festival's highlights.

The formation followed a design approved by Guinness World Records

The shape was approved in advance by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM. Participants recreated the roots, trunk, branches, six grape clusters, six leaves and vine tendrils. Different clothing colours marked each element so the grapevine could be recognised from the air.

QR codes and fixed positions kept the count accurate

Every participant was individually registered and assigned a fixed position. Entry and counting were strictly controlled, and QR-code scanning helped prevent double counting.