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Concerto di Fonterutoli

Toscana IGT

$70.00 USD
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Concerto di Fonterutoli
Decanter
96 Pts
James Suckling
96 Pts
Wine Advocate
95 Pts
Jane Anson
95 Pts
Concerto di Fonterutoli
Concerto di FonterutoliToscana IGT
$70.00 USD

The legend goes on since 1981

“Concerto” was born in 1981, as an effect of a viticulture with an unexpressed potential, experimenting new training systems and new blends, including also non-autochthonous varietals; it was one of the forerunners and also one of the top 10 players of the “Super Tuscans” phenomenon.

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Technical sheet

Winery

Castello di Fonterutoli

Winery location

Chianti Classico, Toscana

Grape varieties

80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol

14.19%

Total acidity

5.92%

Vineyards location

Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l.

Soil

Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone

Vineyards age

17 years

Training system

Spur cordon-training and Guyot

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.600 - 7.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 28th

Fermentation temperature

26 - 28°C

Period of maceration

14 - 18 days

Ageing

18 months in small french oak barrels: Tonneaux (Sangiovese), Barriques (Cab.Sauv.)

Finissage

3 months in concrete tanks

Bottling

June 2023

Available on the market

September 2023

Production

35.000 bottles

Formats

375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt

Cases

Wooden case

First vintage

1981

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine

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Awards

Vinous

94 Pts

James Suckling

95 Pts

Decanter

96 Pts

Wine Advocate

95 Pts

Falstaff

96 Pts

   
Harvest

The year 2021 was distinguished by a cold winter with little precipitation. An (initially) cool spring with adequate rainfall was followed by a long, hot summer but with good diurnal temperature variations that allowed excellent completion of the grape ripening process. Worthy of note, an initial delayed development of the vines that resolved itself as the season progressed.

The harvest was extremely rewarding, in terms of performance and excellent quality and health of the grapes going to cellar; these grapes will yield rich, well-structured wines thanks to their thick, but well-balanced, fresh skins.

There was a slight decrease in quantity, due to the insufficient rain during the winter which hindered budding in the early-maturing areas.


Beginning of the harvest: September 9th, 2021

End of the harvest: October 13th, 2021

Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 503,1 mm

Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4.511,3 °C

Evaluation: Very good

Technical sheet

Winery

Castello di Fonterutoli

Winery location

Chianti Classico, Toscana

Grape varieties

80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol

14.00%

Total acidity

6.00%

Vineyards location

Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l.

Soil

Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone

Vineyards age

16 years

Training system

Spur cordon-training and Guyot

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.600 - 7.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 21st

Fermentation temperature

26 - 28°C

Period of maceration

14 - 18 days

Ageing

18 months in small french oak barrels: Tonneaux (Sangiovese), Barriques (Cab.Sauv.)

Finissage

3 months in concrete tanks

Bottling

July 2022

Available on the market

November 2022

Production

35.000 bottles

Formats

375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt

Cases

Wooden case

First vintage

1981

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine

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Awards

James Suckling

96 Pts

Vinous

95 Pts

Jane Anson

95 Pts

Winescritic.com

94 Pts

Wine Advocate

94 Pts

Decanter

9 Pts

Falstaff

94 Pts

 
Harvest

The winter of 2020 was cold with moderate rainfall. After a cool spring with adequate, well-spaced showers, the wide diurnal temperature range over the long hot summer was sufficient to ensure a smooth and problem-free ripening of the grapes. The process was also helped by rains in June and September which reduced water stress, and by an absence of pests or disease.

A season characterised by average temperatures and well-spaced rainfall gave rise to a highly satisfying harvest of top-quality grapes. With their thick skins and well-ripened phenols, these grapes will produce wines which combine fullness and structure with balance and freshness.

The one less positive note was a lower yield due to a few cold nights in early April which affected bud burst in areas where this took place early.


Beginning of the harvest: September 7th

End of the harvest: October 7th

Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 468 mm

Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3608 °C

Evaluation: Very good

Technical sheet

Winery

Castello di Fonterutoli

Winery location

Chianti Classico, Toscana

Grape varieties

80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol

14.46%

Total acidity

5.58%

Vineyards location

Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l.

Soil

Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone

Vineyards age

15 years

Training system

Spur cordon-training and Guyot

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.600 - 7.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 28th

Fermentation temperature

26 - 28°C

Period of maceration

14 - 18 days

Ageing

18 months in small french oak barrels: Tonneaux (Sangiovese), Barriques (Cab.Sauv.)

Finissage

3 months in concrete tanks

Bottling

July 2021

Available on the market

November 2021

Production

32.000 bottles

Formats

375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt

Cases

Wooden case

First vintage

1981

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine

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Awards

Jane Anson

97 Pts

Decanter

96 Pts

Wine Advocate

95+ Pts

Winescritic.com

95 Pts

James Suckling

95 Pts

Vinous

95 Pts

Falstaff

94 Pts

BIbenda

5 Grapes

Harvest

The 2019 harvest recalled the great vintages of the 1980s. This was a 'classic' year, with nature and nurture coming together to create something truly exceptional. Winter temperatures were below average and rainfall was low, with unusually warm weather at the end of February. However, stormy squalls through spring and late into summer replenished the water table and made up for the lack of winter rainfall. They also slowed down plant development in the early stages.
The summer was consistently hot, but without extreme temperatures or excessive rainfall. September continued fine, with a significant range in diurnal temperatures.
No pathogens compromised the excellent health of the grapes. Bud fruitfulness was within the norm and the good condition of the foliage showed just how well balanced the plants were in this extremely fine year.
By harvest time the grapes were perfect, thanks to the prevailing climatic conditions and the leaf removal which was carried out in early September. Both these factors contributed to optimal ripening of all grapes across our various production zones.

Beginning of the harvest: September 4th
End of the harvest: October 17th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 590 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3580 °C
Evaluation: Outstanding

Technical sheet

Winery

Castello di Fonterutoli

Winery location

Chianti Classico, Toscana

Grape varieties

80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol

14.10%

Total acidity

5.90%

Vineyards location

Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l.

Soil

Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone

Vineyards age

14 years

Training system

Spur cordon-training and Guyot

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.600 - 7.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 21st

Fermentation temperature

26 - 28°C

Period of maceration

14 - 18 days

Ageing

18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 70% new)

Finissage

4 months in concrete tanks

Bottling

July 2020

Available on the market

December 2020

Production

26.500 bottles

Formats

375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt

Cases

Wooden case

First vintage

1981

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine

Food pairing

Spiced dishes, stewed game, aged cheeses

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Awards

Winescritic.com

95 Pts

Wine Spectator

95 Pts

Vinous

94 Pts

James Suckling

94 Pts

Wine Advocate

94 Pts

Falstaff

92 Pts

Merano Wine Festival

Gold Medal

Jane Anson

93 Pts

Harvest

The 2018 vintage was characterised by a dynamic winter, with northern currents in December and February and a mild climate in January, with abundant rainfall, both of snow and rain, which offset the serious water deficit of the previous years. Spring brought about temperatures above the seasonal average together with abundant rainfall. The budding was early but showed no problems.
From 10 June on, temperatures started to rise again and, in the Chianti Classico area, the summer was good with uniform rainfall. July and August were as usual, while September was marked by a series of sunny days with a large temperature range between day and night, which allowed the grapes to reach the correct phenolic and aromatic ripeness. In short, this harvest was very satisfying harvest from a quantitative and, especially, a qualitative point of view.

Beginning of the harvest: September 12th
End of the harvest: October 8th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 491 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3666 °C
Evaluation: Very good

Technical sheet

Winery

Castello di Fonterutoli

Winery location

Chianti Classico, Toscana

Grape varieties

80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol

13.53%

Total acidity

5.85%

Vineyards location

Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l.

Soil

Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone

Vineyards age

19 - 34 years

Training system

Spur cordon-training and Guyot

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.600 - 7.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 6th

Fermentation temperature

26 - 28°C

Period of maceration

14 - 18 days

Ageing

18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 70% new)

Finissage

4 months in concrete tanks

Bottling

July 2019

Available on the market

February 2020

Production

13.800 bottles

Formats

375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt

First vintage

1981

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine

Food pairing

Spiced dishes, stewed game, aged cheeses

 

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Awards

Wine Spectator

93 Pts

James Suckling

93 Pts

Wine Advocate

93 Pts

Vinous

93 Pts

I Vini di Veronelli

93 Pts

Bibenda 

5 Grapes

Jane Anson

92 Pts

 
Harvest

The 2017 harvest was unparalleled thanks to climatic events which followed one another in an unusual and extraordinary way.
After a frost on 20 April, in spring and summer there was little rainfall and summer temperatures reached high peaks, thus leading to water stress, with a reduced swelling of the grapes and a clear drop in the weight of the bunches in general.
The harvest began well in advance on the earliest vines. As regards Sangiovese, we courageously decided to wait for the September rains, when about 130 mm rain fell in 20 days together with a considerable lowering of the temperature (with minimum values dropping to 5 ° C), which gave a twist to the remaining grapes on the grapevines.
Therefore, the grapes had a heterogeneous quality, with peaks of excellence, a global level well beyond the expectations. 2017 is one of the classic vintages where the achievement of important results requires much experience and a careful management of each vineyard through the adoption of a customised approach to each parcel.

Beginning of the harvest: 21 August
End of the harvest: 28 September
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 257,6 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3638,45 °C
Evaluation: Good

Technical sheet

Winery

Castello di Fonterutoli

Winery location

Chianti Classico, Toscana

Grape varieties

80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol

14.10%

Total acidity

6.11%

Vineyards location

Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l.

Soil

Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone

Vineyards age

18 - 33 years

Training system

Spur cordon-training and Guyot

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.600 - 7.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 23rd

Fermentation temperature

26 - 28°C

Period of maceration

14 - 18 days

Ageing

18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 70% new)

Finissage

4 months in concrete tanks

Bottling

August 2018

Available on the market

February 2019

Production

37.000 bottles

Formats

375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt - 18 lt

Cases

6 bottles wooden box (375 - 750 ml), single wooden case (other formats)

First vintage

1981

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine

Food pairing

Spiced dishes, stewed game, aged cheeses

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Awards

Vinous

95 Pts

James Suckling

94-95 Pts

Wine Advocate

95 Pts

Falstaff

93 Pts

Doctor Wine

93 Pts

Bibenda

5 Grapes

Jane Anson

93 Pts

 
Harvest

Mild and rainy winter with temperatures above the seasonal averages; spring and early summer rainy as well. At the end of June the rain stopped and the temperatures rose, thus marking the beginning of summer on 21 June.


The summer was characterised by warm but generally not hot days, with changes in the temperatures during the day influencing the quality of the grapes. At the end of August and especially from the middle of September to the first week of October, greater changes in the temperatures between the day and the night have been observed, alongside with a long-term stability, thus creating the ideal conditions for the ripening of the bunches with the accumulation of aromatic substances and polyphenols culminating with the great quality of the 2016 vintage.


Upon the harvest, the grapes were globally healthy and the refinement in the cellars proved the high quality of the grapes picked up.


Beginning of the harvest: 10 September

End of the harvest: 11 October

Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 484.4 mm

Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4,240.2°C

Evaluation: Outstanding

Technical sheet

Winery

Castello di Fonterutoli

Winery location

Chianti Classico, Toscana

Grape varieties

80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol

14.47%

Total acidity

5.90%

Vineyards location

Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l.

Soil

Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone

Vineyards age

17 - 32 years

Training system

Spur cordon-training and Guyot

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.600 - 7.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 28th

Fermentation temperature

26 - 28°C

Period of maceration

14 - 18 days

Ageing

18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 70% new)

Bottling

February 2017

Available on the market

September 2017

Production

25.000 bottles

Formats

375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt - 18 lt

First vintage

1981

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine

Food pairing

Spiced dishes, stewed game, aged cheeses

 

 

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Awards

James Suckling

96 Pts

Vinous

94 Pts

Wine Advocate

92 Pts

Wine Spectator

92 Pts

I Vini di Veronelli

92 Pts

Bibenda

4 Grapes

Jane Anson

95 Pts

 
Harvest

The vintage 2015 was characterized by a rainy winter which resulted in a good supply of water. A mild spring and an hot summer.

Some rainfall in late July and after mid August led to a drop in temperatures, which have established the ideal conditions for the good ripening of the grapes with the accumulation of aromatic substances and polyphenol, ideal to produce a balanced wine, rich in structure, with complex aromas and long aging potential.

Beginning of the harvest: 7/09

End of the harvest: 8/10

Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 228mm

Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3739°C

Evaluation: Very Good / Outstanding

Technical sheet

Winery

Castello di Fonterutoli

Winery location

Chianti Classico, Toscana

Grape varieties

80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol

13.86%

Total acidity

6.15%

Vineyards location

Fonterutoli (Castellina in Chianti): Sangiovese - Scassi vineyard, 350 m (1,150 ft) a.s.l. Cab.Sauv. - Brotine vineyard, 340 m (1,115 ft) a.s.l.

Soil

Rocky - coming from decomposed limestone and sandstone

Vineyards age

15 - 30 years

Training system

Spur cordon-training and Guyot

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.600 - 7.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from October 9th

Fermentation temperature

26 - 28°C

Period of maceration

14 - 18 days

Ageing

18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 70% new)

Bottling

August 2016

Available on the market

September 2016

Production

14.500 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt

First vintage

1981

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine

Food pairing

Spiced dishes, stewed game, aged cheeses

 

 

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Awards

Wine Advocate

94 Pts

James Suckling

93 Pts

Vinous

90 Pts

Merano Wine Festival

Excellence Certificate

Jane Anson

95 Pts

   
Harvest

The winter months were characterized by average temperatures, with days well under 0°C degrees; the rainfall during the first 7 months was 35% above the average quantity, especially in July, when several storms led to a particularly high attention on the plant health defense.

The ripening of the grapes processed gradually, taking the right time for a slow and perfect maturation, that facilitates the synthesis of the quality elements with accumulation of the polyphenols. The condition of high temperature range between night and day especially took place in the middle of July and August.

The year was particularly demanding from the agronomic point of view, but the quality of the grapes was definitely pleasing.

Beginning of the harvest: Sept. 26

End of the harvest: Oct.12

Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 290 mm (11.4 inches)

Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3582°C

Evaluation: Good

Technical sheet

Winery

Castello di Fonterutoli

Winery location

Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (SI)

Grape varieties

80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol

13,60%

Vineyards location

Fonterutoli: 450 m.a.s.l. 

Siepi 260 m.a.s.l.

Soil

Rocky - coming from decomposed

Vineyards age

13 - 28 years

Training system

Spur cordon-training and Guyot

Nr. of vines for hectare

5,600 - 7,500 piante

Harvest

Hand picked starting from September 20th

Fermentation temperature

26-28 °C

Period of Maceration

14-18 days

Ageing

18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt, 70% new)

Bottling

February 2014

Available in the market

December 2014

Production

330 6-bottles wooden box (750 ml),

330 single wooden case (1,5 lt)

First vintage

1981

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key descriptors

Rich and juicy, notes of underbrush and black berries, powerful and fine

Food pairing

Spiced dishes, stewed game, aged cheeses

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Awards

Jane Anson

93 Pts

   
Harvest

Perfect performance until the end of July / first week of August, given the high rainfall during the winter / spring which created excellent water reserves in the soil; the most critical moment was the middle of August to first week of September due to two extreme heat waves. Two providential rainfalls on July 27 and early September allowed the vines to resume their activities of synthesis of metabolites in the berries; further help came after the first week of September, by the sudden lowering of temperature in the evenings thus creating a greater temperature range.

The quality of the grapes from a health point of view was exceptional, given the almost total absence of rot. From the analytical and taste point of view, the grapes were very rich in sugars, but with great differences in the maturation and quality of the grapes is the diversity of "micro-terroirs".

Beginning of the harvest: Aug.25

End of the harvest: Sep.30

Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 181 mm

Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3692°C

Evaluation: Good

The vineyard

Vineayard Scassi & Brotine

A few Tuscan winemakers' determination to pursue new paths without betraying their close ties with their region and its history, made it almost inevitable that Supertuscans would succesfully face and win their wager. Concerto, a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, is a pefect example of this.
Its unique character lies in the fact that its Cabernet Sauvignon is not just the "standard" varietal; the close bond that it has forged with its adopted terroir, Fonterutoli in the Chianti Classico region, has allowed it to develop a lofty and inimitable character of its own.

The Sangiovese comes from one fo the best vineyard in the lower part of Fonterutoli terroir called "Scassi", positioned at around 350 m a.s.l. which benefits from perfect exposure and a rocky soil; with a good presence of chalk and very rich in background. Here the mass selection of Sangiovese from an experimental vineyard have been grown in the 1930s have been planted and developed a unique personality.
The Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a small vineyard called "Brotine" situated at 340 m a.s.l. and surrounded by an oak forest. This particular vineyard was chosen on account of its unique micro-climate and of its soil consisting of calcareous rock, considered particularly suitable to maximise this varietl's potential.

One of the first Supertuscans ever produced

Concerto di Fonterutoli, which first saw the light of day in 1981, is one of the first ten wines that spawned the legend of the Supertuscans in a decade which marked a historic turnabout in Tuscan winemaking. Thanks to the enlightened contribution of this mere handful of wines, all of them striclty from the Chianti region save one, the term "Supertuscan" rapidaly gained a reputation in the world as a category on its own, suddenly finding itself up to competing with areas of such unquestioned pedigree as Bordeaux, and adding new lustre to the image of Italian wine in general.

The taste of a legend

Concerto's first vintage was an outright experiment resulting in only fifteen barriques - the very first barriques ever to be used at Fonterutoli - jealously guarded in our historic cellars for eighteen months. At the first tasting after all those months, the combination of the two varietals proved to be so perfectly balanced that they immediately brought to mind a symphony. In fact Marchesa Carla Mazzei was instantly prompted to christen the wine Concerto, a name that perfectly captures the harmony achieved between the two cépages and the faultless symphony in the complex notes of flavour that characterise the wine.

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