Bodegas Fillaboa Albariño Rías Baixas 2023
Fillaboa
Fillaboa's estate sits above the Río Tea, and the granite-laden soils deliver an Albariño of understated power—one that rewards patience and attention. This is a wine that reveals itself slowly, much like the hidden spring-fed wells that once sustained the ancient property, making it a perfect fit for the theme of concealed sources yielding transparent pleasures.
Nose
The nose opens with a rush of white peach and Granny Smith apple, underscored by a saline, mineral thread that hints at the Atlantic breezes sweeping through the Val do Tea subzone. Delicate notes of lemon blossom and wet stone emerge with time in the glass, giving the aromatics a meditative quiet.
Palate
On the palate, the wine is taut and focused, with ripe melon and citrus pith layered over a crystalline acidity that keeps everything moving. A subtle waxy texture adds weight without heaviness, while a thread of white pepper and green almond adds unexpected complexity.
Finish
The finish is long and saline, with lingering notes of crushed limestone and a gentle echo of honeydew that invites another sip.
- Varietal
- Albariño
- Blend
- 100% Albariño
- Vineyards
- Estate vineyards in the Val do Tea subzone of Rías Baixas, planted on decomposed granite soils at elevations up to 100 meters above the Río Tea
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Plump, caramelized scallops paired with a bright lemon beurre blanc and a scattering of chives mirror the wine's interplay of richness and acidity, while the shellfish's natural sweetness amplifies the melon and saline notes on the palate.
Fillaboa's 18th-century estate in the Val do Tea subzone draws from granite-rich soils watered by underground springs that feed the Río Tea, a hidden hydrological network that quietly shapes one of Galicia's most contemplative Albariños.
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