BOTTLE OF THE WEEK

WHILE we are all still waiting in our thermals for spring to strike, there is comfort to be derived from a glass or two of warming…

WHILE we are all still waiting in our thermals for spring to strike, there is comfort to be derived from a glass or two of warming Librandi Duca San Felice Ciro Rossa Riserva (stockists above, £8.50-£9.50).

The rich flavours of cooked red fruits and a distinctive, smoky, burnt-rubber intensity make it a winter winner - deliciously smooth with a long, spicy finish. The next best thing to being on the instep of Italy in March.