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T orres reports a very busy show here at TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, with a high quality of visitors. Bruno Teixeira, Global Travel Retail Director, explained that further growth in the dynamic Asia Pacific region is a key objective for the Spanish, family-owned winery. “We are very happy to have been voted the world’s most admired wine brand again by industry professionals, according to the recently-published Drinks International ranking,” said Teixeira. “Torres has also been awarded the Most Admired Wine Brand in Europe, and has taken the first position seven times out of 14 editions. It has been number 2 a total of five years, and has held the 3rd and 4th position once.” Among the products Torres is focusing on is a new wine in its Clos Ancestral range, which explores Catalan winegrowing heritage and brings ancestral varieties to consumers. After launching a Penedès red wine made with the pre-phylloxera variety Moneu and the native Catalan varieties Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo) and Garnacha, the line has expanded to include an organic white wine made mostly with the ancestral variety Forcada. Torres ‘world’s most admired wine brand’ Teixeira added that what sets the Torres brand apart is its legacy as a family winery and commitment to “excellence, innovation and sustainability”. Torres has been leading the fight against climate change for many years, adapting and mitigating its effects, but more importantly, raising awareness and encouraging collaboration among wineries to address this unprecedented threat. Basement 2/2-H8 A jmal Perfumes, the seven-decade-old perfume connoisseur, has launched two new scents – Aristocrat Coral and Aristocrat Coastal – showcased at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference yesterday by Ajmal Perfumes’ Farrukh Kidwai, Head of Exports and Travel Retail who explained “the name ‘Aristocrat’ was chosen to reflect the regal, timeless, and noble past of India.” At the launch earlier this year the CEO of Ajmal Perfumes, Abdulla Ajmal, shared insights into the philosophy behind the creation of the new scents, stating “Aristocrat Coral and Coastal stand as more than just fragrances; they represent a celebration of our pioneering spirit and an unyielding dedication to excellence – a tradition ingrained within the very fabric of Ajmal Perfumes across generations.” Ajmal’s retail presence spans 350+ exclusive showrooms within the GCC and the world. Basement 2/2-H10 Ajmal Perfumes launches Aristocrat Coral and Coastal Wednesday 1 5 May 2024 14 T F W A D A I L Y