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.
The group held the formation for around 15 minutes while the attempt was assessed against more than 30 technical criteria. These included compliance with the approved design, the number and positioning of participants, the size of the formation and the required photo and video evidence.
Moldova's wine office calls the title a gift for the 25th edition
Stefan Iamandi, Director of the National Office for Vine and Wine, called the new title "the most beautiful gift" for the 25th edition of National Wine Day. The anniversary theme was "United by Wine".
The anniversary edition set new participation marks
The event brought together 114 wineries and sold 14,000 tasting booklets, around 50% more than in 2025. Visitors came from more than 70 countries.
National Wine Day is Moldova's largest annual event for the "Wine of Moldova. Unexpectedly Great." national wine brand. The next edition is scheduled for October 2–3, 2027.