Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F - gas mark 6).

Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper, then rub it with the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the wine.

Place it breast side down in a baking dish and pour over about 60 ml of the wine.

Roast for 3/4 of an hour, then turn the chicken breast side up, pour in the remaining wine and roast for another 1/2 - 3/4 of an hour until the chicken is golden brown.

Let it rest wrapped in aluminium foil for at least half an hour, then serve with the sauce poured over.