WINE CELLAR The monthly tipples

When life gives you lemons, drink Italian lemon gin Because lemonade is so pre-quarantine...

As we dream about walking along the Amalfi Coast or dining on a sunset-lit balcony looking over the sleepy mountains of Sorrento, a large glass of Malfy Con Limone Gin is simply vital. This beautiful tipple’s key botanical addition is lemon peel sourced from the Italian coastline. The flavour is a refreshing zesty citrus while still maintaining complex gin flavours. We recommend pairing with a Mediterranean tonic or lemonade and garnishing with lemon peel or lemon wedges. £25.79 / 41% / Lazio

The Wine Cellar

Wine of the Month

Ovens Farm, Solaris, Louth, Lincolnshire. £78 case six / 75cl / 13% You don’t always have to go far for a good wine - Ovens Farm is a local vineyard tucked away in the Lincolnshire Wolds! This month, they present a pale gold white wine with elegant aromas of passion fruit and rose petal. The palate gives a fruit forward rush of delicious, juicy, grapey character, with citrus notes lingering on the finish. Bright acidity, but balanced well with fruity depth of flavours. Partner with spicy Thai dishes or try with prawns or lobster. www.ovensfarm vineyard.com.

THIS MONTH WE HAVE SUMMER TIPPLES FROM THE FIELDS OF ITALY. DISCOVER ITALIAN WINES THAT WILL WHISK YOU OFF TO THE GRAPE ESCAPE...

ITALIAN TRIUMPHS: From Tuscany to Lake Garda, these wines will impress...

1. San Martino Toscana IGT is a warming red with a bold and dry flavour. Perfectly paired with cured meats. San Martino Villa Cafaggio has a bouquet of berries. £25.99 / 14% / Tuscany

2. An absolutely superb Italian white made by Stefano Inama, with an enticing, lifted nose, showing succulent aromas of honey, apricot and herbs. Enjoyed with appetisers and shellfish. £19.99 / 12.5% / Veneto

3. Gorgo Chiaretto Organic Rosé Bardolino is an elegant, bright rosé with aromas of wild red berries and spring flowers and a hint of citrus. Ideal with pasta and pizza. £11.99 /12.5% / Lake Garda

A Real Corker: the Bollinger release after 30 years!

A bubbly treat for sunshine celebrations, a truly stunning Champagne, toasty and crisp and very dry. Bollinger Rosé Brut NV was the first Bollinger release for over 30 years and it’s a truly stunning Champagne. This is a seductive, toasty and crisp rosé showing flavours of summer berry fruits with a soft texture and a long finish. Grapes include Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay. £52 / 12% / Champagne

n Our featured wines are available from the best local independent wine merchants, supermarkets and online, prices are RRP and may vary from those stated.