News about Winemaking
In the fruit-growing sector, where export depends more on the quality than on the quantity of production, the director of Biyaz Salkim company, Vera Iabanji, has created an agricultural business worthy of becoming a model for farmers from Gagauzia. Especially those who expect in the future to create a stable channel for exporting their products to the highly marginal fruit market of the European Union.
The Republic of Moldova strengthened its position on the international market of non-bottled wine, rising from 13th to 11th place in the world ranking of exporters, according to the analysis “Top 25 World Exporters of Bottled Wine: 2000 vs. 2024”, based on UN Comtrade data.
Global wine consumption in 2025 has fallen to its lowest level since 1957.
To speed up the procedure, the Public Property Agency proposes to exempt both wineries from paying deductions and dividends from the profits earned by them in 2025 to the state budget.
This October, the Republic of Moldova will celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Wine Day, using this momentous occasion to highlight its wine heritage, tourism offer and growing international presence under the slogan ‘United by Wine’.
Azerbaijan has expressed interest in using Moldovan advanced technologies and know-how in viticulture and winemaking, Deputy Agriculture Minister Ilhama Gadimova said.
UPDATED. Sergiu Gherciu, Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, is currently in the Republic of Azerbaijan, where he is taking part in the 19th International Agricultural Exhibition ‘Caspian Agri-Week’ and the 31st International Food Industry Exhibition ‘InterFood Azerbaijan’.
Shortly after arriving in Canada in the early 2000s, after initially settling in Toronto, Ontario, Alex Bodishtian and his wife Lilia made their first trip to Niagara to see the Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region. What they saw reminded them a lot of their homeland.
The National Bureau of Statistics reports that (wholesale) producer prices (large farms – 50 ha or more) for agricultural products in January-March 2026 compared to the same period in 2025 decreased by 4.7% overall. Specifically, prices for plant products decreased by an average of 9.1%, while prices for livestock products increased by an average of 4.4%.
The National Museum of Moldovan History hosted the public presentation of the project “7000 Years with Wine” – an initiative that brings together winemakers, economists, historians, marketers and designers. The project is realized by enthusiasts who are convinced that Moldovan wine has a history that the whole world should hear.
In 2025, the Moldovan wine sector showed growth in the main indicators. The harvest of technical grape varieties amounted to 259 thousand tons, which was higher than the initial forecast of 220 thousand tons. This was reported by the State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture Andrian Digolian.
Moldovan autochthonous grape varieties Fetjaska Albă and Fetjaska Năgre were included in the permanent exposition of one of the most famous wine museums in the world – Cité du Vin in Bordeaux.
About 20 Moldovan wineries have increased exports to new markets under the WESA grant program “Promotion and Export of Moldovan Wine”.
Divine production in Moldova has increased by 671% in three years, according to the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA).
The jubilee conference of Moldovan winemakers “Wine Year 2025: Data, Solutions and Results” demonstrated the progressive growth of the industry by many indicators and outlined the benchmarks for the future.
On the eve of Easter week, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) reminded Moldovans of food patriotism and urged to “Buy good things at home” – for Easter and all year round.
Moldovan wine company Purcari Wineries said Friday that its Romanian subsidiary Crama Ceptura has signed an agreement for the full acquisition of the Romanian company CaraprodVin, located in the commune of Varstecoiu, Vrancea county.
At one of the largest wine auctions in the world was recorded an unprecedented deal: a bottle of legendary Burgundy wine Domaine de la Romanée-Conti harvest 1945 sold for 812.5 thousand dollars. The auction was held as part of the annual event La Paulée, organized by the auction house Acker.
Exactly 20 years ago, Russia first imposed an embargo on Moldovan wines. Direct losses of winemakers are estimated at $300 to $500 million.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova launches for the first time the “Best Wineries 2026” competition to recognize and promote excellence in the national wine sector.
