According to the National Office of Vine and Wine, the number of participants this year is expected to exceed the record set in 2025, when 106 wineries—including 43 small producers—presented their products. Companies participating in the anniversary edition of National Wine Day will come together under the national brand "Wine of Moldova. Surprisingly Good" ("Vinul Moldovei. Uimitor de bun"), and this year's event area will be expanded to include Ștefan cel Mare Boulevard. The festival program includes wine and traditional food tastings, an arts program, meetings with producers, a wine school, and wine tours. It is worth noting that National Wine Day serves as a platform for promoting Moldovan wine products, developing a culture of wine consumption, and positioning the country as a wine tourism destination. According to Ștefan Iamandi, director of the National Office of Vine and Wine, since the first event, the number of participating winemakers has doubled, product quality has improved, export markets have expanded, and the tools used to promote the industry have evolved. In 2025, approximately 9,000 visitors purchased the "Taster's Book," which provided access to tastings at the participants' booths. The first National Wine Day took place in 2002 at the Moldexpo Exhibition Center and brought together more than 50 producers. In 2015, the events were held directly at wineries for the first time, and in 2019, the capital's program expanded to include the Great National Assembly Square, the Cathedral Square, and E. Doga Street, attracting more than 70,000 visitors. A detailed program for the anniversary National Wine Day is available at https://wineday.wineofmoldova.com, as well as on the event's Facebook page. // 16.09.2026 — InfoMarket.