National Wine Day will be celebrated in Chișinău on October 4–5. Traditionally, the event includes the awarding of the Grand Prize for outstanding achievements in the wine sector. The decision was approved by the Government, reports TRIBUNA.

The prize honors the exceptional quality of Moldovan wines and highlights their contribution to the development of national wine tourism. The distinction takes the form of a statuette, awarded annually to the winning company. This year’s candidate was selected by a working commission established by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, which reviewed submissions from wine producers.

The 24th edition of Wine Day will bring together 106 wineries in the Great National Assembly Square. For the first time, entry tickets are available exclusively in digital format. Visitors are invited to the Wine School, pottery, sculpture, weaving workshops, and traditional dance performances.

Recently, the Republic of Moldova won 21 medals at the prestigious “Concours Mondial de Bruxelles,” in the session dedicated to sparkling wines. Moldovan winemakers earned 5 gold and 16 silver medals — a testament to their internationally recognized efforts over the past decade.

In the first eight months of this year, Moldova exported its wines to 65 countries. 59% of exports went to European Union member states.