The Argentine government has announced a significant increase in export refunds for wine products, with a minimum rate set at 7% for industrial final goods. This change is expected to boost the competitiveness of the wine industry by providing a substantial increase in refunds for fractionated wine and sparkling wines, and providing access to higher refunds for concentrated grape juice or must. José Alberto Zuccardi, president of the Argentine Wine Corporation (COVIAR), views this as a positive measure that will make Argentine wine more competitive in the international market and contribute to the country's foreign exchange earnings.