New Offering Transforms Traditional Food Tours into Intimate Multi-day Gastronomic Journeys with Complete Property Exclusivity in Mendoza’s Wine Country
October 7, 2025 (Mendoza, Argentina) — SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites, the luxury boutique hotel created by Argentina’s pioneering female winemaker Susana Balbo and her daughter Ana Lovaglio Balbo, is now offering “The Winemaker’s Foodie Tour Takeover.” The program offers groups of up to 14 guests complete property exclusivity while immersing them in Argentina’s most authentic gastronomic traditions, from intimate cooking classes and farm-to-table experiences to exclusive partnerships with acclaimed local chefs and artisan producers.
The Winemaker’s Foodie Tour Takeover reimagines culinary travel by eliminating the typical constraints of shared dining reservations and crowded cooking classes. Instead, guests enjoy seamless, fully customized gastronomic adventures where every meal, activity, and educational component revolves around their collective passion for exceptional food and wine. The four-day takeover features a carefully curated collection of experiences designed to showcase the depth and diversity of Mendoza’s culinary landscape. Executive Chef Flavia Amad serves as personal host throughout, accompanying guests to select experiences, sharing insider knowledge, and providing access to culinary secrets.
Signature culinary experiences include the Spirited Asado Workshop, where guests master the art of traditional Argentine grilling techniques and local spirits, a Mate Workshop to learn the social and cultural significance of the traditional beverage, and the Desert Cooking Class, which explores the iconic Dulce de Leche. An intimate dinner at the hotel’s La VidA restaurant featuring haute cuisine from an open kitchen with tea pairings or signature wine selections, while another dinner offers pioneering culinary artistry at a renowned restaurant housed in a converted wine cellar. All dinners are multi-course experiences where each glass of wine is meticulously selected to complement every bite. Daily immersions connect guests directly with local creators through visits to regional cheese producers, where they meet local artisans and taste exclusive varieties, from olive oil to a local sprout and flower nursery to explore the source of restaurant-quality microgreens and edible flowers. A leisurely picnic lunch at Susana Balbo’s Winery offers farm-to-table cuisine surrounded by breathtaking vineyards.
The experience seamlessly integrates Argentina’s cultural traditions with luxury wellness through exclusive offerings like the Yerba Mate Spa Treatment, where guests experience the antioxidant and energizing benefits of this beloved South American ritual in a therapeutic setting insuite at SB Winemaker’s House.
The takeover also includes a full day of custom wine experiences, with curated itineraries that guide guests through visits to distinct groups of wineries. Options include routes highlighting innovative wineries pushing the boundaries of traditional winemaking, wineries with history steeped in rich heritage, and women in wine experiences celebrating female pioneers. Additional options feature green wineries committed to sustainable practices, hidden gems offering unique and lesser-known experiences, and rising stars of winemaking showcasing the next generation of innovators.
The complete Winemaker’s Foodie Tour Takeover, including accommodations for four nights in 7 spa suites, Chef Flavia as personal host, all curated gastronomic experiences, wellness treatments, and special activities costs $54,300 for up to 14 guests. Two months advance notice is required. For more information about the hotel please visit susanabalbohotels.com.
About SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites:
Argentina’s renowned female winemaker, Susana Balbo, has opened her first hotel, SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites, in the famed wine region of Mendoza. After four decades dedicated to the wine industry and international recognitions, Susana Balbo created the bespoke estate and luxury boutique hotel with her daughter, Ana Lovaglio Balbo. The newest luxury hotel in Mendoza features a sense of place as well as the hostesses’ authentic wine roots in everything from design, décor, and setting to culinary experiences, art, wellness, and nature. It’s also about exclusivity. Guests will feel as if they’re staying in a private estate, where Susana and Ana become hosts for travelers who want to experience their culture and wines. Seven spa suites feature fully integrated in-room spa features and services, including a steam room, sensations shower, and massage table. Four of the seven suites are also equipped with a dry sauna. La VidA restaurant features Argentinian cuisine that exudes bold flavors with high quality ingredients, Chef’s Table with open-flame cooking, and signature wine cocktails. Inspired by Susana Balbo’s long history with wine, art in the form of sculptures, woodwork, and mixed media can be found from twenty local artists around the property and in the rooms. A lounge bar, wine cellar with top Argentine and global wines, heated swimming pool, shop with local artisanal products, and tasting room complete the SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites. With the help of the Experience Curator, guests have an opportunity to explore the region near and far. Guests can also take advantage of all the additional wine and food experiences at the nearby Susana Balbo bodega. For more information, visit: https://www.susanabalbohotels.com/sb-winemakers-house-spa-suites-en/.
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