{"title":"Coastal Italian White Wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"venica-venica-sauvignon-ronco-del-cero-2024","title":"Venica \u0026 Venica, Sauvignon Ronco del Cero 2024","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eVariety: Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaniele Venica purchased the plot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonco del Ceró\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where he first planted Sauvignon in 1930. Three generations later, great grandson Giampaolo has taken over the estate, a true testimony to the tradition of keeping winemaking in the family. Venica now has 40 hectares all within the DOC—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination of Controlled Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—of Collio. Sons Gianni (agronomist), Giorgio (cellar master), and grandson Giampaolo oversee operations supplemented by help from several family members. They believe their traditions must be enhanced through continuous research and innovation, but a relationship with nature is of utmost importance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Cerò” is the name of the village where Daniele Venica of the first generation purchased the family’s country house in the hills of Collio. “Ronca del Cero” represents the family’s origins which has carried over through four generations. This sees a modest amount of skin contact for 18-20 hours. A small part of the juice ages on the lees in small barrels while the rest of the wine is aged in stainless steel. This wine over delivers as a food pairing, making an excellent companion to ham, as well as asparagus, and vegetable creams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31532013092887,"sku":"Italian:IT081VV003-24","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/VenicaSauvignonRoncodelCero-01.jpg?v=1621954103"},{"product_id":"andrea-felici-verdicchio-dei-castelli-di-jesi-classico-riserva-il-cantico-della-figura-2015","title":"Andrea Felici, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva Il Cantico 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Verdicchio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eAndrea Felici started bottling his wines in 2002, but when his son Leonardo wanted to join the family firm, Andrea wisely sent him to get experience in the wider world, to develop a taste for fine wine, to broaden his perspectives before he came back to their tiny village in the region of the Marche. Leo spent four years working as a sommelier, then returned home. He and his father began converting the vineyards to organic. They make just two wines: a young vine Verdicchio, and a lees-aged Verdicchio from 50 year old vines. Both are delicious at incredible value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCrafted from the high-altitude San Francesco vineyard planted in 1968, “Il Cantico della Figura” is the pinnacle of Felici’s work—an elegant Riserva that reflects both site and sensitivity. Organically farmed and raised slowly on lees, it showcases the thoughtful winemaking Leonardo brought home after years spent as a sommelier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31532178210839,"sku":"Italian:IT111AF002-20","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/Andrea_Felici_2C_Verdicchio_dei_Castelli_di_Jesi_Riserva_2522Il_Cantico_2522_2C_Marche_2C_Italy_5d19d913-f87c-4bcb-8cb2-f81407e85ed5.jpg?v=1590528097"},{"product_id":"andrea-felici-castelli-di-jesi-classico-superiore-marche-italy-2024","title":"Andrea Felici, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Verdicchio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eAndrea Felici started bottling his wines in 2002, but when his son Leonardo wanted to join the family firm, Andrea wisely sent him to get experience in the wider world, to develop a taste for fine wine, to broaden his perspectives before he came back to their tiny village in the region of the Marche. Leo spent four years working as a sommelier, then returned home. He and his father began converting the vineyards to organic. They make just two wines: a young vine Verdicchio, and a lees-aged Verdicchio from 50 year old vines. Both are delicious at incredible value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eThis verdicchio is crisp, coastal, and quietly complex—full of citrus blossom and a whisper of salinity. Made from younger vines and guided by Leonardo’s sommelier-trained palate, it balances freshness with a subtle depth that overdelivers for the price. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31532178276375,"sku":"Italian:IT111AF001-24","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/AndreaFelici_VerdicchiodeiCastellidiJesiClassicoSuperiore_Marche_Italy.jpg?v=1621877107"},{"product_id":"venica-venica-collio-friulano-2017","title":"Venica \u0026 Venica, Collio Friulano 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariety: Friulano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDaniele Venica purchased the plot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRonco del Ceró\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e where he first planted Sauvignon in 1930. Three generations later, great grandson Giampaolo has taken over the estate, a true testimony to the tradition of keeping winemaking in the family. Venica now has 40 hectares all within the DOC—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDenomination of Controlled Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—of Collio. Sons Gianni (agronomist), Giorgio (cellar master), and grandson Giampaolo oversee operations supplemented by help from several family members. They believe their traditions must be enhanced through continuous research and innovation, but a relationship with nature is of utmost importance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVenica is known for their textural and highly aromatic whites that see little or no wood. Friulano is the name of the variety in this bottling, underlying the strong connection to the area of Friuli. It was formerly called “Tocai,” but too often became confused with the Tokaji grape of Hungary, and so in 2008 the European Community (Hungary and Italy) came to an agreement to ban the use of “Tocai” in Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31541536456727,"sku":"Italian:IT081VV002-24","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/Venica_Venica_CollioFriulano-01.jpg?v=1590778273"},{"product_id":"pietracupa-greco-di-tufo-2022","title":"Pietracupa, Greco di Tufo 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariety: Greco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWinemaker Sabino Loffredo has swiftly created a reputation within and beyond Italy for some of the most exquisite Greco and Fiano wines in Avellino of Campania in the south of Italy. Pietracupa was founded in 1993 by his family, starting as just 3 hectares of vineyards. The vines were chosen with the intent of showcasing the mountainous terrain of Avellino to the world.  He produces limited amounts of Fiano, Greco, Falanghina, and Aglianico coming from some of the finest vines in Avellino. Both wine and winemaker share a similar mantra; staying original and faithful to the land with elegance, depth, and minerality. Due to the southern climate of Campania, the wines benefit from longer time on the vine. These coastal wines crave seafood and olive oil based dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis wine is serious and playful all in one. Kevin calls this the greatest Greco. Period. The name itself is an homage to its Greek origins. It thrives in its high elevation situation on tufa volcanic rock and its proximity to the Mediterranean coastline. Needs seafood immediately!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31626160373783,"sku":"Italian:IT161PC007-22","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/Pietracupa_GrecodiTufo-01.jpg?v=1593470406"},{"product_id":"pietracupa-fiano-di-avellino-2019","title":"Pietracupa, Fiano di Avellino 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariety: Fiano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWinemaker Sabino Loffredo has swiftly created a reputation within and beyond Italy for some of the most exquisite Greco and Fiano wines in Avellino of Campania in the south of Italy. Pietracupa was founded in 1993 by his family, starting as just 3 hectares of vineyards. The vines were chosen with the intent of showcasing the mountainous terrain of Avellino to the world.  He produces limited amounts of Fiano, Greco, Falanghina, and Aglianico coming from some of the finest vines in Avellino. Both wine and winemaker share a similar mantra; staying original and faithful to the land with elegance, depth, and minerality. Due to the southern climate of Campania, the wines benefit from longer time on the vine. These coastal wines crave seafood and olive oil based dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt says quite a bit about Sabrino that he opted out of the Fiano di Avellino DOCG classification, opting to make wine on his own terms in favor of the fruit. This is one of the best Fiano wines available. Period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSome fun words about this bottle. “It was as if posh Premier Cru Chablis had ended up on the wrong side of the tracks and done some hard time.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31626163585047,"sku":"Italian:IT161PC006-22","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/Pietracupa_FianodiAvellino-01.jpg?v=1593470707"},{"product_id":"copy-of-sono-montenidoli-vernaccia-di-san-gimignano-fiore-2021","title":"Montenidoli, Vernaccia di San Gimignano Tradizionale 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Vernaccia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate is located just outside of the famed tower city of San Gimignano on the western border of the Chianti zone in Tuscany. The estate dates back to Roman times and there are stories of the Knights Templar utilizing the property for meetings and ceremonies. Elisabetta and her partner bought the property in the 60’s, bringing it back to life from its abandoned state. The couples’ profound respect for the land has always been the focus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—f\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earming sustainably and using what nature gives them every vintage. Elisabetta’s soul is caring and driven. She is a hard worker, and her mission is to leave this small place on earth better than the way she found it. She still travels the world pouring her wines telling stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis bottle is called “Tradizionale,” a throwback to the old methods of vinifying Vernaccia, which were done like a red wine. Not only is this Vernaccia mineral-forward and complex, the skin contact it undergoes imparts texture, concentration, and body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39260371189783,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/SonoMontenidoliTradizionaleVerneccia-01.jpg?v=1635187632"},{"product_id":"copy-of-montenidoli-chianti-colli-senesi-il-garrulo-2018","title":"Montenidoli, 'Il Templare' Toscana IGT 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariety: Vernaccia, Trebbiano, Malvasia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe estate is located just outside of the famed tower city of San Gimignano on the western border of the Chianti zone in Tuscany. The estate dates back to Roman times and there are stories of the Knights Templar utilizing the property for meetings and ceremonies. Elisabetta and her partner bought the property in the 60’s, bringing it back to life from its abandoned state. The couples’ profound respect for the land has always been the focus—farming sustainably and using what nature gives them every vintage. Elisabetta’s soul is caring and driven. She is a hard worker, and her mission is to leave this small place on earth better than the way she found it. She still travels the world pouring her wines telling stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis wine is an ode to the Knights Templare who lived at the Montenidoli estate.The wine is made the way they would have done, combining Vernaccia, Trebbiano and Malvasia into a blend that has a lengthy ageing process. Templare ages in French barrique for 12 months and an additional year in glass-lined cement, and stil yet, more time in bottle before its release. This is a wine to age, must like the tale of the Knights for which it is named.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39297322156055,"sku":"Italian:IT101MEF006-20","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/MontenidoliIlTemplare2012-01.jpg?v=1641416202"},{"product_id":"copy-of-venica-venica-pinot-grigio-jesera-2020","title":"Venica \u0026 Venica, Pinot Grigio Jesera 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Pinot Grigio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaniele Venica purchased the plot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonco del Ceró\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where he first planted Sauvignon in 1930. Three generations later, great grandson Giampaolo has taken over the estate, a true testimony to the tradition of keeping winemaking in the family. Venica now has 40 hectares all within the DOC—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination of Controlled Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—of Collio. Sons Gianni (agronomist), Giorgio (cellar master), and grandson Giampaolo oversee operations supplemented by help from several family members. They believe their traditions must be enhanced through continuous research and innovation, but a relationship with nature is of utmost importance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eIn the flood of bad Pinot Grigio around the world, there are a few producers that still care about the quality of mainstream grapes. This wine always shows perfume and texture, something that is lacking from most of the wines of Friuli. The grapes undergo 4-8 hours of skin maceration, imparting the coppery color often associated with the wines of this region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40195499819031,"sku":"Italian:IT081VV001-24","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/rj2Gs0jw_7a61d8b2-da08-4a9f-8e2a-cba134dedc41.jpg?v=1657224632"},{"product_id":"tenuta-di-valgiano-palistori-di-valgiano-igt-toscana-2022","title":"Tenuta di Valgiano, Palistorti di Valgiano IGT Toscana Bianco 2024","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eVariety: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVermentino, Trebbiano, Malvasia and Grechetto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTenuta di Valgiano, established in 1992, is by no means a new estate or producer, however they are brand-new to Ohio as of summer 2023! The Cru visited this property at the start of harvest and were immediately charmed by winemaker Laura di Collobiano \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand partner Moreno Petrini. Their property, which boasts olive groves, bee hives, chickens, a 11th century villa and chapel, as well as 40 acres of vineyards, is located in Lucca, the coastal part of Tuscany. While the duo does grows the Tuscan classic grape of Sangiovese, they also grow international varieties such as Merlot and Syrah, citing the grapes presence as an addition brought to the area during the Napoleonic wars. “Practical biodynamic” farming is by and large at the forefront of their terroir driven wines. The vineyards are sprinkled with indigenous herb and vegetable seeds at the start of each planting season to ensure a healthy ecosystem and soil structure. In addition to wine, Valgiano makes delicious wild honey and olive oil which we were lucky enough to get our hands on! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is a blend of any of the classic whites you’d see in Tuscany–Vermentino, Trebbiano, Malvasia and Grechetto. ‘Palistori” are the posts that you’d find at the end of any row of vines at Valgiano, weathered and crooked. This is a savory, textured white that’s perfect with seafood and any dinner served al fresco. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40647595032599,"sku":"Italian:IT101TV002\/6-24","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/files\/Valgiano_Palistorti_2022.jpg?v=1695155176"},{"product_id":"monastero-suore-ruscum-lazio-bianco-2024","title":"Monastero Suore, 'Ruscum' Lazio Bianco 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariety: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrebbiano, Malvasia, Verdicchio, Grechetto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis estate was originally planted by a Cistercian order of nuns in Lazio, Italy in 1963.  In the early 2000's the wines began to attract national and then international attention, in part due to their employment of the noted winemaking consultant, Giampiero Bea, son and successor to the celebrated Paolo Bea. The wines which marry wildness and elegance unique and playful, while still exemplifying the unusual terroir and the diligent traditional viticultural techniques of the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit is grown organically and naturally in volcanic soils. After manual-harvested the fruit sees extended time on skins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skurnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40875097653271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/files\/Coenobium_Ruscum_Lazio_Bianco.jpg?v=1708622424"},{"product_id":"travandasca-polpogiallo-vino-frizzante-nv","title":"Travandasca, Polpo Giallo Vino Frizzante NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariety: \u003cspan\u003eYellow Muscat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eTravandasca is a winery located in the locality of Travandasca, situated at 400 meters above sea level within the Cinque Terre region of Liguria, Italy. A collaborative effort by Tommaso, Simone, and Manuela, who are dedicated to restoring the historic vineyards that once flourished in this region. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTravandasca specializes in natural winemaking, producing wines that reflect the unique characteristics of local grape varieties and the influence of the sea-salted soils of Liguria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eAn offbeat, joyful sparkler from Emilia-Romagna, Polpo Giallo\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis as unfiltered and wild as the name suggests. This naturally fermented, pét-nat-style frizzante bursts with citrus, tree fruit, with a savory, leesy backbone that adds depth. There’s a subtle salinity that keeps it fresh, along with a gentle funk that makes it endlessly intriguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"780\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eLight, playful, and unapologetically raw, it’s the kind of bottle you want chilled and ready for any moment that calls for something fun, unpretentious, and full of personality. Pair it with salty snacks, seafood crudo, or just good company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41597968678935,"sku":"Italian:IT054TT001-NV","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/files\/Travandasca_Polpo_Giallo_Vino_Frizzaante.jpg?v=1725554583"},{"product_id":"montenidoli-il-templare-toscana-igt-2016","title":"Montenidoli, 'Il Templare' Toscana IGT 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariety: Vernaccia, Trebbiano, Malvasia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe estate is located just outside of the famed tower city of San Gimignano on the western border of the Chianti zone in Tuscany. The estate dates back to Roman times and there are stories of the Knights Templar utilizing the property for meetings and ceremonies. 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