Susana Balbo Wines
Located in Agrelo, Mendoza, Susana Balbo Wines offers a unique wine tourism experience, combining innovation, tradition, and cutting-edge gastronomy in a privileged natural setting.
Founded in 1999 by Susana Balbo, Argentina's first female winemaker, this family-owned winery is situated at the foot of the Andes in Luján de Cuyo. It offers a variety of wine tourism experiences, including guided tours of the vineyards, the tank room, and "La Capilla," its microvinification room.
Visitors can engage in hands-on activities like "Blend Art," where they can create their own wine, or attend "Argentina sin Secretos" cooking classes that teach traditional Argentine recipes paired with the winery's wines. Additionally, the restaurant Osadía de Crear offers 4 and 6-course menus, barbecues, and picnics, all made with seasonal ingredients and cutting-edge culinary techniques. It's important to note that all experiences require prior reservation.
🏅Major Awards – Susana Balbo Wines
Michelin Green Star (2024 & 2025) – awarded to Osadía de Crear for its sustainable practices, organic garden usage, and holistic approach to cooking
Recommended by the Michelin Guide (2024 & 2025), highlighting the restaurant’s culinary excellence and creative proposal.
Decanter Hall of Fame (2024)
Susana Balbo was inducted into the prestigious Decanter Hall of Fame, becoming the first Argentine woman to receive this international recognition, honoring influential careers in the wine industry.
IWC Lifetime Achievement Award (2022)
The International Wine Challenge (UK) awarded Susana Balbo the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding and pioneering contributions to the global wine scene.
Top 5 Wineries in Argentina – James Suckling (2016)
The winery was recognized among the Top 5 in Argentina, with its flagship wine Nosotros Malbec Single Vineyard Nómade 2011 receiving 98 points, solidifying its global prestige.
📞Contact & Reservations – Susana Balbo Wines
Address
Cochabamba 7801, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 5509, Argentina
Phone Numbers
Visits & wines: +54 9 261 662‑6754
Emails
Tourism/Inquiries: turismo@sbwines.com.ar
Online store/Customer service: tienda@sbwines.com.ar
Website
Social Media
Instagram: @susanabalbowines
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Experiences
Restaurant and Gastronomy
Osadía de Crear
Located in the heart of the winery, Osadía de Crear is a fine dining restaurant offering a sophisticated and creative gastronomic experience. Its proposal blends local ingredients and seasonal products with innovative culinary techniques, reflecting the essence of Mendoza’s terroir and the vision of Susana Balbo Wines.
The space invites guests to enjoy each dish in harmony with its wines, in a warm and contemporary atmosphere.
Recognized by the Michelin Guide with the Green Star in 2024 and 2025 for its commitment to sustainability, and also recommended in both editions, Osadía de Crear stands out as one of Mendoza’s culinary highlights.
The menu consists of 4- and 6-course tasting menus, as well as a children’s menu. These menus are available every day, including holidays, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
La VidA – Fine Dining Restaurant
La VidA is the exclusive restaurant at SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites, a refined gastronomic experience that blends contemporary Argentine cuisine, local ingredients, and the innovative vision of chef Flavia Amad.
Located in the heart of the hotel, this intimate space was designed to offer a multisensory journey, where each dish harmonizes with Susana Balbo’s wines and the spirit of the house.
La VidA’s offering is based on a carefully curated 7-course tasting menu, with pairing options that include traditional wine pairings, non-alcoholic tea pairings, or personalized alternatives tailored to each guest’s preferences. Ingredients are selected by season and origin, featuring organic produce from the hotel’s garden, local meats, edible flowers, and Andean spices, reimagined with cutting-edge techniques. Its quality earned it a Michelin Guide recommendation in 2024 and 2025.
Tastings & Tours
During the guided visits, guests explore the vineyards, the tank room, and La Capilla—the microvinification area—to gain in-depth insight into the terroir and the winemaking process.
The experience includes different tasting formats: from a diverse selection of representative labels—such as the Crios, BenMarco, Susana Balbo Signature, and Nosotros lines—to more exclusive proposals featuring premium and collector’s wines.
These experiences often combine the tour with a tasting and may include show cooking sessions (like the “Argentine Cuisine Uncovered” classes) and hands-on workshops such as Blend Art, where you can create your own wine blend.
Activities are available Wednesday through Sunday, including holidays, at various times. They can also be combined with fine dining at Osadía de Crear, brunch, afternoon tea, or gourmet picnics in Espacio CRIOS, creating a full sensory journey that fuses wine, cuisine, culture, and landscape.
Accommodation
SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites is the exclusive boutique hotel of the Susana Balbo family, located in Chacras de Coria, Mendoza. This elegant residence features only seven private spa-suites, designed to offer luxury, wellness, and privacy. Each suite includes a private garden or terrace with firepit, heated loungers, sauna or steam room, sensory shower, and a minibar with selected wines.
The experience is enhanced with in-room spa treatments, handcrafted à la carte breakfast, Argentine mate workshops, and access to personalized wine experiences, including private tastings and boutique winery tours. The La Vida restaurant, led by chef Flavia Amad, offers 7- or 14-course tasting menus, blending modern Argentine cuisine with unique wine pairings.
The hotel holds Silver certification from the Green Hotels Program, and stands out for its sustainable design and curated collection of contemporary Argentine art. This concept, created by Susana Balbo and her daughter Ana, invites guests to enjoy an intimate and refined stay where wine, art, and well-being take center stage.
Sunsets & Picnics
At Espacio CRIOS, guests can unwind with sunset picnics amid the vineyards and breathtaking views of the Andes. The experience includes gourmet finger foods, sandwiches, salads, CRIOS-based ice cream, and CRIOS wine or wine cocktails. The relaxed setting—blankets and cushions in the garden—creates the perfect ambiance to enjoy a toast as the sun dips behind the vines.
Blend Art – Make your own blend
The Blend Art workshop allows guests to step into the winemaker’s shoes. After a guided introduction to winemaking, participants receive three varietal wines and experimental tools to create their own blend, with expert guidance. At the end, you toast with a glass of either BenMarco Expresivo or Susana Balbo Brioso—two of the winery’s acclaimed blends
Meetings, Events & Festivals
Susana Balbo Wines offers versatile indoor and outdoor venues—like gardens and CRIOS space—ideal for corporate meetings, private events, and food & wine festivals. They provide tailored logistics, catering, and scenic vineyard settings to create bespoke experiences
Weddings
The winery serves as a stunning destination wedding venue, offering vineyard landscapes, refined gastronomy, and immersive wine experiences. The dedicated team supports intimate and customized ceremonies—complete with blending workshops for guests. Just 30 minutes from downtown Mendoza, it provides seamless event execution amidst picturesque surroundings