It’s Such A Small World After All

Recently, we were introduced to our new Indigenous Selections rep, and like always, this business of ours is indeed a small world.  Our friend David DuBou arrived, still settling into his new gig, with some great wines in tow.

I got to work with David briefly during my time in Louisville with another company as was he, and it was cool to see him again, in a brand new capacity, slinging Italian wines (of which we are wholeheartedly enamored here at Jungle Jim’s Eastgate).  His new employer, Indigenous, was founded by renowned Piedmonte producer Giorgio Rivetti (of La Spinetta fame), and has now grown into an ever-evolving portfolio.

A rundown of what we tasted:

La Colombera Timorasso “Derthona” 2013.  Up until this day, neither Todd nor I had heard of this Piedmont grape variety, but here it was in our glasses.  Bright, crisp, steely white wine with hints of peaches, hawberry and honeycomb.  Really, really good. 

Malvira’ Roero Arneis 2015.  A stunning example of the Arneis grape; peaches and apricot, with hints of citrus, white flowers and honeydew melon. 

Indigenous Nero di Troia 2015.  Juicy, expressive red from the Puglia.  Same grape as Nero d’Avola, the Nero di Troia (also called Uva di Troia) gives you dark berry, dried herbs and spices.  Great wine for pizza or pasta. 

Indigenous Barbera 2013.  Red flowers and red berries with splashes of spices, mineral and smooth tannins.

Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Ateo 2014.  This Super-Tuscan red is 50/50 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.  Bold, dark fruit, hints of truffle, spice and leather.

La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo 2013.  I wanna say there was a little bit of contention when Todd picked up on some weirdness in the nose, and for a few moments this wine didn’t show well.  We went back to it though and all that mystery funk was gone, revealing wild strawberry, spice and tobacco notes, a hint of black truffle perhaps, and loads of cracked black pepper.  A little Rod Serling curveball but ’twas a Happy Ending in the end.

La Spinetta Barbaresco “Vigneto Bordini” 2012.  A gorgeous Barbaresco, this Nebbiolo is generous with black fruits, anise and hickory smoke.  

Indigenous Prosecco Brut 2015.  Pretty nice sparkler from this very popular Veneto region.  Creamy textures buoy white peach and light baking spices.

La Spinetta Moscato d’Asti “Bricco Quaglia” 2016.  This single vineyard Moscato d’Asti shows off pretty orchard fruit, hints of honey and Chinese Five Spice.