THE AMANDINA WINE SELECTION

All our wines have been carefully selected, tasted and assessed to demonstrate a certain style to compliment our Amandina Restaurant Menu…. ‘A Taste of Paradise’

We hope that you will enjoy your journey as you safari through our wine list.

WHITE WINES

La BOLLINA – GAVI - ITALY A fragrant white wine and brilliant with mineral notes and pleasant acidity. Ideal as an aperitif, fish and shellfish

BY THE GLASS KSH 500 BOTTLE KSH 1800

La BOLLINA – VINO BIANCO - ITALY Rare classic method verdeca predominantly, white grape variety native and only common

in the lands of Gravina in Puglia BY BOTTLE KSH 1800

GATO NEGRO - CHILE Semi sweet, medium acidic, ripe citrus notes, currant notes, flowery and a hint of herb.

A perfect accompaniment of white meat dishes under the spicy sauce, fruit and chocolate desserts BY THE GLASS KSH 500 BOTTLE KSH 2500

PECAN STREAM SAUVIGNON BLANC – SOUTH AFRICA Lush spicy herbal aroma, recalling rhubarb and ripe red goose berries

Great pairing for seafood dishes BY THE GLASS KSH 700 BOTTLE KSH 3500

ORVIETO BIGI - ITALY From the house of BIGI, this is a straw-colored wine, its delicate bouquet of almonds gives a `sappy` flavor

BOTTLE KSH 2600

FRANSCHHOEK CELLAR SAUVIGNON BLANC – SOUTH AFRICA An easy drinking wine with or without food, however great with sushi, roast chicken and creamy pastas

BY THE GLASS KSH 650 BOTTLE KSH 3000

BOSCHENDAL CHANNIN BLANC - SOUTHAFRICA A full-bodied wine characterized with a well-balanced peach-infused citrus core and a hint of honey-glazed nuts

BY THE GLASS KSH 700 BOTTLE KSH 3500

BOLAND PRIVATE CELLAR CHARDONNAY RESERVE – SOUTH AFRICA A wine with predominant citrus flavors is well balanced, full bodied with a long vanilla after taste

BOTTLE KSH 3900

FRAMINGHAM CLASSIC RIESLING 2009 – NEW ZEALAND On release, the wine has a fragrant, complex nose showing honeysuckle and jasmine, green tea

BOTTLE KSH 4500

MADFISH UNWOODED CHARDONNAY - AUSTRALIA The texture is slippery and silky with a fine thread of acidity and soft mouth filling tannin

BOTTLE KSH 5000

RED WINES

BARBERA D’ASTI - ITALY

A classic red variety wine from the famous wine producing region of piedmont in North West Italy. A perfect match for vegetarians’ dishes with pasta dishes, pizzas and all types of cheese

BY THE GLASS KSH 500 BOTTLE KSH 2200

GATO NEGRO - CHILE Semi sweet light and fresh, with a pleasant sweet fruit and smooth tannin taste.

Perfect with red meat dishes, including grilled meats of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine, light chocolate desserts and fruits

BY THE GLASS KSH 500 BOTTLE KSH 2500

VINA MAIPO VITRAL SYRAH RESERVE 2011 – CHILE It is a bright dark ruby red wine, and has attractive aromas of dark plums, blackberries and soft hints of vanilla

BY THE GLASS KSH 550 BOTTLE KSH 3500

FRANSCHOEK CELLAR MERLOT – SOUTH AFRICA Ruby red in color, offering a bouquet of cherry, plum and coffee. On Velvety, the palate supples with smooth

tannins and flavors of blackberry, damson, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Best pairing for beef, steaks, pasta dishes and cheeses

BOTTLE KSH 3500

BOLAND PRIVATE CELLAR SHIRAZ RESERVE 2010 – SOUTH AFRICA This wine has an intense purple-red color and is full-bodied, with an interesting bouquet of floral aromas

BOTTLE KSH 5200

FRAMINGHAM PINOT NOIR 2010 – NEW ZEALAND Aromatic with red cherry plum and dark red fruit notes. Attractive savoury, “smoky bacon” and meaty complexity

with hints of spice. Elegant fleshy palate that is immediately approachable with flavors of cherry and hints of smoke, spice and mineral to provide complexity

BOTTLE KSH 6500

PRIMITIVO SALENTO - ITALY This is a classic, dry red wine and an excellent choice to accompany red meat dishes and cheese

BY THE GLASS KSH 500 BOTTLE KSH 1900

ROSE` - WINE

PAVILLION BOSCHENDAL ROSE` – SOUTH AFRICA

An appealing pale salmon in color, crisp and dry with a pleasant hint of fruit sweetness BY THE GLASS KSH 550 BOTTLE KSH 2800

LEOPARD’S LEAP LOOKOUT PINOTAGE ROSE – SOUTH AFRICA A crisp medium bodied wine that is elegantly dry and sophisticated.

BY THE GLASS KSH 500 BOTTLE KSH 2000

SANTA CRISTINA CIPRESETTO ROSATO ANTINORI - ITALY A tenuous pink, the wine shows intense aromas of fruit made from a blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes.

The palate is supple and balanced with a finish aftertaste which will recall the notes of the nose. Perfect with salads and light chicken dishes

BOTTLE KSH 4300

SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE WINES

CAVALLO RAMPANTE – SPUMANTE BRUT Has rich and delicate aromas of kumquats and lemon. Full bodied with hints of sliced apple and fine bubbles

BY BOTTLE KSH 2500

LA BOLINA SPUMANTE BRUT- ITALY A bouquet of white tropical fruits blended to give a fine and elegant aroma

BY BOTTLE KSH 3700

CHAMPAGNE

MUMM CORDON ROUGE CHAMPAGNE - FRANCE Well structured, elegant and long, Cordon Rouge sums up the spirit, know-how and dynamism of the Mumm

champagne house. The nose develops aromas of lemon and grapefruit, with notes of white peach, apricot and acidulous apple. Lingering notes of vanilla, dried fruit and honey

BOTTLE KSH 12,400

VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUT NV - FRANCE Crisp, full flavored and consistent quality. A classically styled, dry Champagne, excellent with food or as an aperitif.

It has a lovely grapefruit and apple flavor BOTTLE KSH 14,400

MOËT AND CHANDON CHAMPAGNE IMPERIAL - FRANCE It’s lively and generous, perfect with sushi & dumplings, shellfish and fish in light sauce, poached, roasted or lightly

sauced with white meat and fresh fruit salads that are not too sweet BOTTLE KSH 14,400

THE AMANDINA PREMIUM WINE SELECTION

All our premium wines have been carefully selected, tasted and assessed to demonstrate a certain style to complement our Amandina À la carte Restaurant Menu…. ‘A Taste of Paradise’

SPARKLING WINES

ASOLO PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG BRUT

Appropriately evanescent, with fine and lingering perlage Colour: pale straw yellow with greenish glints

Bouquet: intense, fruity, with hints of green apple and lemon; prevailing floral notes of wisteria and acacia Flavour: good acid note, fresh flavour, good structure, pleasantly harmonious on the palate

Excellent pairing both as an aperitif and throughout the meal BOTTLE Ksh. 6,300

SPUMANTE EXTRA BRUT “CUVEE GIUSTI”

Appropriately evanescent, with fine and lingering perlage Colour: straw yellow

Bouquet: intense, fruity, with hints of apple, bread crust and yeast Flavour: good acid notes as well as being creamy and round on the palate

Excellent both as an aperitif and as an accompaniment BOTTLE Ksh 9,300

WHITE WINES

PINOT GRIGIO IGT VENEZIE “LONGHERI”

Colour: straw yellow with bright reflections Bouquet: intense, fruity with notes of pear and banana

Flavour: fresh with good structure, persistently flavoursome on the palate A perfect accompaniment for low-fat starters, soups, risotto made with greens and fish dishes

BOTTLE Ksh. 5,600

CHARDONNAY IGT VENEZIE

Colour: straw yellow with greenish glints Bouquet: intense, fruity and flowery with typical notes of Chardonnay

Flavour: fresh with excellent structure, full and persistent on the palate Great pairing with low-fat starters, soups, risottos made with greens as well as fish and egg-based dishes

BOTTLE Ksh. 5,600

RED WINES

MERLOT IGT DELLE VENEZIE

Color: ruby red with violet hues Bouquet: intense with notes of red fruit

Taste: rich body, harmonious and persistent in the mouth Great pairing with first courses, meats and medium-aged cheeses

BOTTLE Ksh. 5,400

VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO SUPERIORE DOC

Color: ruby red, tending to garnet with aging Bouquet: intense with hints of spice and red fruit Taste: velvety and full-bodied with soft tannins

Great pairing with first courses, roasts and red meats It’s advisable to uncork at least 30 minutes before serving

BOTTLE Ksh. 9,900

RECANTINA “AUGUSTO” DOC MONTELLO

Colour: intense and bright ruby, excellent transparency Bouquet: intense with fruity notes of red plum and black currant (cassis) and floral notes of violets and cyclamen

This is also the moss and mineral notes reminiscent of freshly tilled soil Taste: soft and velvety, with sweet tannins and pleasantly acidic aftertaste

Great pairing for red meat, duck breast and medium aged cheeses BOTTLE Ksh. 11,400

ROSSO VENETO IGT “UMBERTO I”

Colour: intense ruby red with light garnet hues Bouquet: intense with notes of red fruit spice, vanilla and pepper

Taste: full-bodied, round and persistent with soft tannins Excellent with grilled meats and mature cheeses

BOTTLE Ksh. 20,500

AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO DOCG

Color: intense ruby red with garnet lot Bouquet: intense with notes of dried fruit with hints of plum and cherry. Evident notes of liquorice and pepper

Taste: full-bodied, round and warm with soft tannins Perfect accompaniment for braised meats, mature cheeses and sweet & sour dishes

It’s advisable to uncork at least 30 minutes before serving BOTTLE Ksh. 22,300

GUISTI AWARDS

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

Gambero Rosso: 2 glasses

IWCB- International Wine Bucarest: Gold

CWSA: Gold medal

Merano Wine Selection: Certificate Excellence

Cathay Pacific HKIWSC: Bronze medal

DECANTER Asia Wine Award: Bronze medal

Rosso Veneto IGT “Umberto I”

IWSC: Silver

Gambero Rosso: 2 glasses

Seminary Veronelli: 88/100

AIS Veneto: 3 Rosoni

IWSP - International Wine Show Prague: 90/100

ISWC: Bronze medal

DECANTER Asia Wine Award: Commented

IWCB- International Wine Bucarest: Silver Medal

CSWA: Double Gold Medal

Cathay Pacific HKIWSC: Bronze Medal

Merano Wine Selection: Certificate of Excellence

Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC

World Wine Awards of Canada: Gold medal, Judges Choice

Decanter: Bronze medal

DECANTER Asia Wine Award: Bronze Medal

CWSA: Silver medal

Cathay Pacific HKIWSC: Silver Medal

Merano Wine Selection: Certificate of Excellence

Spumante Extra Brut “Cuveé Giusti”

IWCB- International Wine Bucarest: Gold medal

Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut

IWSC: Silver

The Drink Business: Silver

Gilbert & Gaillard: 87/100

DECANTER Asia Wine Award: Commented

Pinot Grigio IGT Venezei “Longheri”

Gambero Rosso: 2 glasses

Decanter: Commented

ISWC: Bronze Medal

The Drink Business: Gold Medal

Chardonnay IGT Venezei “Dei Carni”

The Drink Business: Gold Medal

AIS Veneto: 3 Rosoni

IWCB- International Wine Bucarest: Gold medal