The State Duma Committee on Budget and Taxes has endorsed amendments aimed at supporting domestic wine producers by reducing excise tax rates on domestic sparkling wines, including what is commonly referred to as Russian champagne, from 141 rubles per liter to 119 rubles per liter starting May 1, 2024. This reduction is set to last until the end of 2024, with incremental increases planned for the subsequent two years. Furthermore, the amendments include modifications to the tax base for fortified wines and introduce a new coefficient to enhance tax deductions for excise taxes on wine materials, all designed to bolster the domestic wine industry.