In Mendoza, pioneering Argentine wine producer Susana Balbo welcomes visitors to her first hotel.

Courtesy of Susana Balbo

There are few people in Argentina who arent familiar with the name Susana Balbo.

Order a bottle, or try a creative Torrontes-forward cocktail dreamed up for the hotel by mixologist Flavia Arroyo.

Shared living room space in a luxury hotel

The shared living room of SB Winemake’s House & Spa Suites, in Argentina.Credit:Courtesy of Susana Balbo

Whats next for the duo?

Ana and Susana are already dreaming up a Mendozan mountain lodge.

Pair of photos, one showing a mother-daughter winemaking pair, and one showing glasses of wine set out for a tasting

From left: Winemaker and hotelier Susana Balbo (left) and her daughter, Ana Lovaglio Balbo; a tasting of Susana Balbo wines.Courtesy of Susana Balbo