Bodegas Fillaboa La Fillaboa 1898 2016 – 0.75 L

An exceptional Albariño with historical allure

The La Fillaboa 1898 2016 is a rare and prestigious Albariño from the DO Rías Baixas, produced by Bodegas Fillaboa. This wine honours the history of the bodega, which has been exporting wines to Cuba since 1898. The 2016 edition is a limited edition of only 6,636 bottles, made from the best grapes from eight selected plots. After six years of maturation on fine lees, this wine has developed an unprecedented complexity and elegance, while maintaining its fresh character.

Tasting notes

In the glass, the wine shows a bright straw yellow color with golden reflections. The nose is expressive, with aromas of ripe pear, dried thyme and wet stone. In the mouth, the wine is full and silky, with flavors of peach, apricot, Valencia orange, dried Mediterranean herbs and fennel pollen. The finish is dynamic and persistent, with a perfect balance between freshness and complexity.

Reviews & Awards

• Guía Peñín 2025: 100 points – One of only eight Spanish wines to achieve this perfect score.

• Wine Enthusiast: 94 points – "Medium yellow to the eye, this lees-aged Albariño has a nose of Seckel pear, dried thyme and river rocks. It is full-textured and is simultaneously refreshing and complex, offering peach, apricot, Valencia orange, dried Mediterranean herb and fennel pollen flavors that culminate in a dynamic finish."

• Jancis Robinson / Tamlyn Currin: 18.5/20 – "Probably the best Albariño I've ever tasted. It's so attractive in the mouth that it takes your breath away, obsesses and enchants."  

• Tim Atkin MW: 96 points – "Dense and concentrated, yet supported by acidity and granitic minerality, this has a creamy mid palate, pear and grapefruit flavors and a long, tapering, refreshing finish."

• James Suckling: 90 points – "A refined and elegant Albariño with depth and character."

Wine and food

This wine really comes into its own alongside refined dishes such as:

• Grilled sea bass with lemon butter

• Shellfish such as oysters and scallops

• Poultry with creamy sauces

• Japanese dishes such as sushi and sashimi

• Mature cheeses such as Manchego or Comté

Particulars

• Origin: DO Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain

• Grape variety: 100% Albariño

• Alcohol percentage: 13%

• Maturation: 6 years maturation on fine lees in stainless steel tanks

• Production: Only 6,636 bottles

• Packaging: 0.75 L bottle

Serving advice

• Serving temperature: 10–12°C

• Glassware: Serve in a tulip-shaped white wine glass

• Storage potential: Up to 2035 under optimal conditions