Bodega Susana Balbo

Located in the Agrelo area, within the department of Luján de Cuyo, Bodega Susana Balbo stands as a benchmark of high-end viticulture in Mendoza. The project grows out of the career of Susana Balbo, who holds the distinction of being the first woman to receive a degree in Oenology in Argentina. After three decades of experience in the industry at both national and international levels, the winery consolidated itself as a family-driven project that seeks to express a distinctive identity through technical excellence and respect for its surroundings.

The legacy and family identity

The winery’s structure has a deeply family-based foundation. What began as Susana Balbo’s personal ambition to create wines with her own imprint has evolved into a generational project. The involvement of her children, José Lovaglio and Ana Lovablo, in the working team reinforces this character of continuity and tradition. This growth has unfolded not only in terms of volume or market reach, but also in the consolidation of an identity where a passion for quality is the central axis of a team that exceeds one hundred people.

The winery’s development has been shaped by ongoing investment in infrastructure and technology, which has allowed it to position itself in demanding international markets. This technical evolution coexists with a vision that prioritizes sustainability and innovation — elements that define its presence in Mendoza’s winemaking landscape.

The art of blending and terroir

The winery’s winemaking approach is grounded in what they call the art of blending, a process that requires a precise combination of deep terroir knowledge and technical skill in winemaking. The production strategy is not limited exclusively to the immediate plots; instead, it seeks to capture the essence of Argentina’s finest terroirs, with particular emphasis on the Valle de Uco.

This work of selection makes it possible to draw on the particularities of different climates and soils to achieve complex wines. The ability to merge these natural elements with advanced technological management is what defines the character of its labels. The approach centers on the pursuit of an identity that is, at once, representative of the Luján de Cuyo region and capable of standing out on the global stage of prestigious wines.

Context in Luján de Cuyo

Situated at the foot of the Cordillera de los Andes, the winery is embedded in an ecosystem where geography determines the quality of the final product. Its location in Agrelo places the property at one of the most important hubs for Malbec production and other high-end varieties in Mendoza. The relationship between the winery’s infrastructure and its natural surroundings is an integral part of its identity, weaving together the history of a pioneer of Argentine oenology with the productive landscape of Luján de Cuyo.