Oinotropai Winery – Roes Tempranillo 2017

The Oinotropai Roes Tempranillo 2017, a PGI Messinia red from the Peloponnese, opens with distinct pine resin and sweet wood aromas that lead into a rich and complex profile. At a hefty 15.5% alcohol, it carries serious weight, yet the aromatic layering keeps things interesting. Oinotropai's Roes line – which also includes a Carignan Vieilles Vignes bottling – tends toward bold, sometimes unconventional expressions, and this Tempranillo fits that mold. Vineyard origin details remain unclear, but the wine's character speaks for itself, earning a well-deserved 92 points.