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.
