{"title":"Drink Wines, not Labels","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eAlessandro Salvano or Wine Beyond Labels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eMontelupo Albese, a Statement in the Langhe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDWNL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— acronym for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Drink Wines, not Labels”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— is a project founded in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlessandro Salvano\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontelupo Albese\u003c\/strong\u003e, on the fringes of the major appellations of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanghe\u003c\/strong\u003e. A less recognized territory, often overlooked, but which here becomes the starting point of a true declaration of intent. With dwnl, Salvano does not seek to fit into established frameworks, but rather to question them. The project is built as an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eassumed provocation\u003c\/strong\u003e, a way to put wine back at the center, far from appellation hierarchies and imposed conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eA Free, Input-Free Approach, Focused on Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the outset, the philosophy is clear:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebreak the rules\u003c\/strong\u003e, experiment, and offer a reading of wine centered on the material and the gesture. The vinifications are carried out with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentations\u003c\/strong\u003e, using\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, often in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhole clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e, without\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efining or filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e, and without\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echemical inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Alessandro Salvano works with traditional grape varieties such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDolcetto\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as international varieties like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, always with the desire to show that quality can emerge outside the most recognized areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eOUTSIDE, a Manifest Cuvée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis approach finds its most complete expression in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUTSIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecuvée, a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Nebbiolo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproduced on the heights of Montelupo Albese, vinified according to standards similar to Barolo, but deliberately outside the appellation. More than a wine, OUTSIDE is a manifesto: a way to go beyond boundaries, to break free from expectations, and to offer a freer, more direct, almost more playful reading of Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eA Minimalist Aesthetic for a Radical Project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the labels extend this vision:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eminimalist, refined\u003c\/strong\u003e, almost silent. At dwnl, everything converges towards the same idea: to make wine without filters, without unnecessary embellishments, leaving room for interpretation. A project that questions as much as it seduces, and that fully fits into a generation of winemakers for whom wine is above all a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estatement\u003c\/strong\u003e, free and committed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"langhe-nebbiolo-2024-drink-wines-not-labels","title":"Langhe Nebbiolo 2024 - Drink Wines, not Labels","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾Red Wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/drink-wines-not-labels\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAlessandro Salvano\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Nebbiolo that gets straight to the point, without the frills of long extractions or heavy aging. Grown on the marly-calcareous soils of the Langhe, it is vinified with restraint to preserve the finesse of the grape variety. The wine opens with notes of red fruits, rose, and a slightly spicy touch. The palate is structured but already accessible, with present but polished tannins, and an acidity that lengthens the wine without making it harsh. A sincere and vibrant interpretation of Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/italie\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape varieties: Nebbiolo \u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e% Alcohol content: 12.5°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Wines, not Labels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57058104476023,"sku":"DWNLLN24","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/46b3b3ae76f68797a29d564e2d758546.png?v=1777532129"},{"product_id":"langhe-rosso-2024-drink-wines-not-labels","title":"Langhe Rosso 2024 - Drink Wines, not Labels","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾Red Wine made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/drink-wines-not-labels\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAlessandro Salvano\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Dolcetto that fully embraces its identity, far from heavy or rustic versions. From the Langhe hills on marly-calcareous soils, it is vinified with minimal intervention to keep the fruit at the forefront. The wine opens with notes of fresh black fruits, almond, and a slightly herbaceous touch typical of the grape variety. 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From the Langhe hills, on marl-limestone soils, it is vinified with minimal intervention to preserve the clarity of the fruit and the terroir. The wine opens with notes of citrus, fresh apple, and a slightly floral touch, with a direct, mouth-watering palate driven by a beautiful acidity. 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