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7 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 4 OCTOBER 2026 COMMERCIAL Marsovin releases Grand Maître 2024 MARSOVIN Winery announc- es the release of Grand Maître 2024, 'Fra' Emmanuel de Ro- han-Polduc', the 27th edition of its flagship wine. First produced in 1998, Grand Maître remains one of Marsovin's most signif- icant releases, shaped by pre- cision, patience and a deep re- spect for the estate from which it originates. Produced under the exclusive appointment of the Maltese Association Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Grand Maître pays tribute to a different Grand Master in chronological order with each vintage. The 2024 re- lease honours Fra' Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc, carrying forward a series defined by historical tribute, estate provenance and Marsovin's approach to wine- making. The wine is produced from handpicked Cabernet Sauvi- gnon and Cabernet Franc grapes grown at Għajn Riħana, Marso- vin's private estate in the Għa- jn Riħana Valley. Planted with 8,000 vines on dry, clay-rich cal- careous soils, the estate offers a distinctive setting for these no- ble French grape varieties, giv- ing Grand Maître its structure, depth and enduring character. "Grand Maître symbolizes Marsovin's commitment and passion to winemaking and vit- iculture as well as its to appre- ciation and respect toward the Sovereign military order of Mal- ta." stated Jeremy Cassar, CEO and 4th Generation of the Cas- sar family. The 2024 vintage was defined by extreme aridity and pro- longed summer heatwaves. A dry winter was briefly re- lieved by a February hail- storm, while heavy May rain- fall preceded intense heat from mid-June to a blistering July. These conditions hastened vine development, leading to an ex- ceptionally early harvest. As a consequence, grape yields de- clined, yet grape quality was outstanding, producing small, concentrated berries with high sugar, robust polyphenols, and vibrant acidity. The wine displays a vibrant ru- by-red hue. The nose is elegant and concentrated, revealing ripe plum and prune aromas. The mid-palate reveals rich black fruit, notably blackberry, lead- ing to a slightly inky finish with smooth, velvety tannins. For information and orders of Grand Maître, you can call the Marsovin Cellars on +356 79231919 or send an email to cellars@marsovinwinery.com EY Engage 2026 explores the building blocks of the AI-ready enterprise MORE than 350 business and technology leaders representing over 102 organisations came to- gether at EY Engage 2026 to ex- plore how organisations can build the AI-ready enterprise and nav- igate the opportunities, challeng- es and responsibilities that come with accelerating AI adoption. The event brought together in- dustry experts, technology lead- ers and practitioners for a day of keynote sessions, panel discus- sions and interactive workshops focused on the practical realities of AI adoption. Discussions ex- plored how organisations are building trusted data foundations, strengthening cyber resilience, establishing effective governance frameworks and transforming operations through AI-driven technologies, while balancing in- novation, risk management and long-term business value. Opening the event, Georghi- os Tziortzis, EY Malta & Cyprus Head of Consulting Services, highlighted that while AI technol- ogies are becoming increasingly accessible, sustainable success de- pends on how effectively organi- sations implement them and em- bed them within their operations. "The technology is already here. What now sets leading organisa- tions apart is their ability to make decisive choices and execute with speed. Success will belong to those that combine agile decision-mak- ing, trusted internal capabilities, experienced advisors, strong gov- ernance, and a relentless focus on accelerating delivery." The programme began with Enable: Creating AI-Ready Data and Intelligent Workflows, where speakers explored how organisa- tions are leveraging trusted data foundations, intelligent work- flows and AI-enabled operating models to drive productivity and unlock business value. Throughout the day, speakers explored the opportunities and challenges of building the AI- ready enterprise, covering topics such as AI-ready data founda- tions, intelligent workflows, cyber resilience, governance, trust and responsible AI adoption. Discus- sions focused on how organisa- tions are managing risk, driving innovation and creating the con- ditions needed to realise value from AI at scale. A highlight of the programme was the industry panel, which brought together leaders from government, financial services and technology to share practical experiences of deploying AI in operational environments. The discussions were complement- ed by interactive workshops that provided attendees with hands- on exposure to AI-enabled cyber- security solutions and agentic AI tools. The discussions continued dur- ing the afternoon workshops, where participants gained hands- on experience with AI-enabled cybersecurity solutions and agen- tic AI tools, exploring practical use cases and implementation considerations that can help or- ganisations accelerate their trans- formation journeys. EY Malta extends its sincere thanks to the event partners, Mi- crosoft, IBM and Tanium, whose expertise and contributions helped shape the discussions, demonstrations and workshops throughout the day. EY Malta also acknowledges the support of its sponsors, Bank of Valletta, Exigy, ICT Solutions, MITA, SG Solu- tions, MDIA, Enterprise MRO Solutions, PTL and GamingMal- ta, whose involvement contrib- uted to the success of EY Engage 2026 and reinforced the collabo- rative approach needed to build Malta's AI-ready future. While EY Engage 2026 has con- cluded, the conversation contin- ues. Many of the topics explored throughout the event, including AI adoption, governance, cyber- security, intelligent operations and digital transformation, will feature prominently at Future Realised 2026, taking place on 21 October 2026. The event will bring together leaders from busi- ness, government and academia to continue exploring the trends shaping Malta's future economy and society. For more information about Future Realised 2026, visit https://www.ey.com/en_mt/ events/future-realised-2026