Dominio del Plata

Dominio del Plata is a family winery in Agrelo, in Luján de Cuyo, now known as Susana Balbo Wines. It was founded in 1999 by Susana Balbo, the first female winemaker in Argentina, and it focuses on high-end wines. Today it is run by her, her children José and Ana, and a team of more than one hundred people.

For visitors, the winery offers tours and tastings of different styles. Guided visits cover the vineyards, the tank room and La Capilla, the microvinification room where research and development projects take place. There are also hands-on experiences, such as Blend Art, where you create your own blend as if you were a winemaker for a day, and Argentine cooking classes. It also has a restaurant.

Among its wines, Nomadé stands out: a 100% Malbec that each year reflects the best of its own vineyards and can come from any of its estates. Agrelo is one of the most renowned areas in the country for Malbec and red wines.

How to get there

The winery is on Cochabamba street, in Agrelo, half an hour from the city of Mendoza and at the foot of the Cordón del Plata, with views of the mountains. It is best to go by car, by transfer or on a tour.

Practical information

Experiences require advance booking, so write or call before you go. For visits there is a dedicated contact line and a tourism email. According to the guides consulted, visitor service is during the day, roughly from 9:00 to 18:00; confirm the hours when booking.