Mendoza, Argentina (September 2022) – The new SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites in the famed wine region of Mendoza was designed for wine lovers by famed Argentine winemaker, and the country’s first female winemaker, Susana Balbo, and her daughter Ana Lovaglio Balbo. The boutique luxury hotel features several unique wine experiences for guests, including luxury wine safaris via seaplane, ultra-premium wine tastings, chef’s table paired with Susana Balbo and rare world wines, vinotherapeutic spa treatments, custom blending classes, and more. Through exclusive wine experiences and expeditions, guests are able to savor and indulge in classic Argentinian wines as well as renowned world blends.
Spa Treatments: An oasis of relaxation and rejuvenation, SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites offers an extensive spa menu using local herbs that highlight the culture of the Mendoza steppe. Vinotherapy treatments include a Mud Wrap with Red Wine Must, Body Hydration Wrap with Red Wine Cream and Raisins, and Deluxe SB Frutos De La Vid Ritual. All treatments offer the restorative benefits of grape and grapevine polyphenols.
Wine Safaris: Via exclusive Air Safaris, guests at SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites can experience wine at new heights. Luxury day trips as well as overnight options take guests to emblematic destinations in Argentina, such as the Andes Mountains, Esteros del Iberá and Patagonia. All expeditions are aboard a private seaplane, fully equipped with high-end technology and ultimate comfort. Special food and beverage can be paired with the experiences. It is the only aircraft of its kind in Latin America.
Ultra-Premium & More Wine Tastings: SB Winemaker’s House and Spa Suites offers various wine tasting tours including a luxury ultra-premium tasting with 99 and 100 point rated wines. Highly regarded varietals like the Per Se La Craie Gualtallary and Zuccardi Gravascal Malbec are part of the tasting. The only place in Mendoza where it is offered, this top notch service is signature to SB Winemaker’s House and Spa Suites. The resort’s experienced sommelier guides the tastings by sharing background stories regarding the production of these unique wines and tastings are paired with regional light bites.
Chef’s Table: At the onsite La VidA Restaurant, guests can opt for a gastronomic journey at the Chef’s Table. The menu offers eight courses of carefully crafted local options, each paired with Susana Balbo or rare world prized wines. This experience includes an intimate dinner where pairing and courses are shown step by step and made with locally sourced ingredients.
Custom Blend Winemaking: At SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites, guests can play, taste and discover the challenge of being a winemaker. One can combine different varietals to create their own custom wine, working together with onsite wine experts to create unique blends suited to individual tastes that can be brought home.
Other culinary experiences and expeditions in the region and at the nearby Susana Balbo bodega can be arranged by the house’s Experience Curator upon request.
Rates at SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites start at $780 through September and then $980 for the remainder of the year through high season in April. The hotel is for adults 15 years and older. Rates are per night in double occupancy, including breakfast. For more information, visit: https://www.susanabalbohotels.com/sb-winemakers-house-spa-suites-en/.
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.
For more information, visit: https://www.susanabalbohotels.com/sb-winemakers-house-spa-suites-en/.
