They make [a bottling] called Viña Ardanza, and those are highly rated wines and their price points are incredibly reasonable. They make another one called Viña Alberdi.

One of my favorite Spanish producers is La Rioja Alta, which produces unbelievable wine for value. They make [a bottling] called Viña Ardanza, and those are highly rated wines and their price points are incredibly reasonable.

On the Italian side, there’s an amazing producer, Avignonesi. The 2010 Vino Nobile Avignonesi—I bought 10 cases and I’m glad I did.