In the glass
What it pairs with
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Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham)
The lees-aged texture wraps the sweet scallop, and the wine's acidity cleans the ham fat between bites. -
Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot)
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Galicia's prized flatfish needs an aromatic Atlantic white with mineral grip: Albariño's flagship pairing on the coast. -
Foie-gras with quince
The 30-plus-month-on-lees Albariños have the texture, oxidative complexity and acid to handle foie without slipping into dessert territory. -
Tetilla cheese with quince paste
Galicia's mild raw-milk cow's cheese melts into Albariño's lemon-pith finish; the quince adds the bridge.
How to serve Fillaboa 1898
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham), Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot), Foie-gras with quince. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Fillaboa 1898 is a barrel-fermented Albariño from Bodegas Fillaboa, named for the construction year of the estate's historic bridge.
- 1898 — Bridge on the Fillaboa estate built, after which the wine is named
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Fillaboa
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Aged in French oak barrels for 6 to 8 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €25-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-12 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Fillaboa 1898
What does Fillaboa 1898 taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Fillaboa 1898: a barrel-fermented Condado do Tea Albariño named for the year the estate's historic bridge was built.
When should I drink Fillaboa 1898?
Drink 5-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Fillaboa 1898?
Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot) and Foie-gras with quince. The lees-aged texture wraps the sweet scallop, and the wine's acidity cleans the ham fat between bites.
Is Fillaboa 1898 vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Fillaboa 1898?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.