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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 6 OCTOBER 2024 6 COMMERCIAL Celebrating the "Three Hills Brand" 90th anniversary with farmers ON Friday 27th September Ma- gro Brothers Directors met their tomato growers during a well-de- served treat as part of the "Three Hills Brand" 90th Anniversary. This well-attended event in- cluded a tour of the Magro Food Village in Xewkija, followed by a lavish dinner and traditional live music by the "Fuklar Folk Group'. Celebrations marking the 90th year of the iconic brand "Three Hills" have been going on through 2024 culminating with a grand donation of €90,000 by Magro Brothers to H.E. Myriam Spiteri Debono on behalf of the Commu- nity Chest Fund. "Three Hills Brand" Kunserva clients were invited to participate and generously rewarded with giveaways cash prizes and on-go- ing lotteries including, without any doubts, the very popular ar- tisan Maltese traditional clocks (tal-lira) with the last "Tal-Lira" clock draw scheduled for Decem- ber 2024. End of August marked this year's end of the tomato season and, as always remembering their em- ployees, Magro Brothers treated all their human resources with a successful lavish BBQ party. Magro Brothers have other planned activities to continue commemorating this important and well-loved Maltese Heritage Brand before this milestone year ends . . .. . so, stay tuned! Marsovin releases Grand Maître 2022 MARSOVIN Winery proudly announc- es the release of Grand Maître 2022, 'Fra' Manuel Pinto de Fonseca'. This vintage marks the 25th edition of the much- loved flagship wine, produced with ex- pertise, finesse and dedication since its first vintage in 1998. Produced under the exclusive appoint- ment of the Maltese Association Sov- ereign Military Order of Malta, Grand Maître is an exceptional wine that pays homage to a different Grand Master in chronological order. The 2022 vintage honours the esteemed Fra' Manuel Pinto de Fonseca. Grand Maître is a true testament to Marsovin's commitment to excellence. The handpicked Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes originate from Għajn Riħana, Marsovin's private estate located in the breathtaking Ghajn Rihana Valley. The terroir provides the perfect environment for the growth of these noble French grape varieties, with 10,000 vines thriving in arid land and clay-rich calcareous soil. "Grand Maitre symbolizes Marsovin's commitment and passion to winemaking and viticulture as well as its to appreci- ation and respect toward the Sovereign military order of Malta." stated Jeremy Cassar CEO and 4th Generation of the Cassar family. The 2022 vintage was characterised by dry, warm weather with above-av- erage temperatures throughout most months. Annual rainfall was extremely low, barely reaching 400mm. June and July experienced long heatwaves, but the year had more sunlight than usual. The late bud burst was offset by the warmer late spring and summer conditions and increased sun exposure. As a result, the vintage produced excellent red grapes with high alcohol potential, concentrat- ed polyphenols, and exceptional com- plexity. Deep in ruby colour, with con- centrated aromas of black cherry and black plum, balanced by elements of sweet spice and cedar. The palate is very structured, with velvety tannins and a full body, ending on notes of vanilla and blackberries. For information and orders of Grand Maître, you can call the Marsovin Cel- lars on +356 79231919 or send an email to cellars@marsovinwinery.com The Mediterranean College of Sport opens its doors for the first time 30TH September was a special day for stu- dent-athletes aged between 11 and 18 years who have joined the secondary school and sixth form at the newly-built Mediterrane- an College of Sport (MCS) in Birkirkara. They were greeted at the school entrance by head of school Mrs Mariucca Fenech, director of sport development and recruit- ment George Micallef as well as the deputy heads, teachers, coaches and other mem- bers of staff. On this occasion both MCS chairman Pio Vassallo and MCS CEO Charlo Bonnici joined the school's senior leadership team in welcoming the students. Student-athletes joining the college will get the chance to specialize in their re- spective sport disciplines while continuing their education in a school that recogniz- es the need for flexibility towards and un- derstanding of the student-athlete's needs. Most facilities the student-athletes will be using to practice their sport are located on campus including two football fields, an athletics, a 25-meter swimming pool com- plex, a performance science centre which includes state-of-the art rehabilitation clin- ics, a gymnastics hall, a martial arts hall, a multisport pavilion and a fitness centre. Additionally, the complex also includes a childcare and kindergarten centre as well as accommodation facilities for internation- al students as well as nurseries and teams organizing retreats and training camps for their athletes and coaches. The school and new facilities were built following the signing of an agreement be- tween the Vassallo Group and the Jesuit Society who run St Aloysius College whose students will also be able to use most of the facilities.