Sergey Altukhov called the experiment with the delivery of wine through the “Mail of Russia” support of winemakers

The State Duma adopted in the first reading a bill on conducting an experiment on the sale of domestic wine with delivery through the Russian Post. The pilot project is planned to be implemented in Moscow and the Moscow region. The initiative was supported by First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Agrarian Issues Sergey Altukhov, stressing that it takes into account the requests of Russian winemakers.

According to the deputy, in recent years, domestic viticulture and winemaking have significantly strengthened their positions. The relevant law No. 468, state subsidies, promotion of Russian producers and creation of conditions for wine tourism played an important role in the development of the industry. Today, domestic wines are recognized at international competitions, and small farms are developing their own infrastructure - from tasting grounds to hotels and restaurants.

One of the objectives of the new bill will be to expand sales opportunities for small wineries. As Sergey Altukhov noted, it is difficult for small manufacturers to get on the shelves of large retail chains, so an alternative sales channel can become a significant support for them.

The experiment has a number of limitations. Only Russian wines of producers included in the special list will be allowed to be sold through the postal service. Beer, strong alcohol and imported products will not be included in the project. In addition, delivery will be carried out no earlier than 24 hours after placing the order.

There is also a two-stage check of the age of the buyer: when ordering, you will need to confirm your identity through the portal "Public Services", and when receiving the item, you will need to present your passport to the postal employee. These measures, according to the authors of the initiative, should exclude the possibility of purchasing alcohol by minors.

Sergey Altukhov recalled that in the Krasnodar Territory in 2024, a similar experiment was already conducted: buyers were sent a little less than 100 orders of wine directly from wineries. This experience shows that the service is in demand.

By the second reading, the bill is planned to be finalized taking into account the proposals received. The main task of the initiative is to create additional opportunities for Russian winemakers.