Cascina Castlèt wins Milan Wine Week honor for its barrier-free winery

This is the idea of hospitality that led Cascina Castlèt , a winery in Costigliole d'Asti led by Mariuccia Borio , to win the Wine Hospitality Award 2026 in the Best Wine Mobility & Accessibility Project category.

The award was presented on Saturday, October 17, during the ninth edition of Milan Wine Week, and recognizes the company's dedication to the accessibility of its spaces and communication tools.

At Cascina Castlèt, removing architectural barriers was an integral part of the design of the new premises. The entire new section of the winery is wheelchair accessible, allowing those with mobility issues to experience the production facilities up close and personal and participate in the tour experience.

But the focus on accessibility doesn't stop at the physical spaces. The company website was also designed to be accessible to the visually impaired, in the belief that hospitality begins even before arriving at the winery.

"When we designed the new spaces, I didn't want anyone to have to stop at a staircase or miss out on seeing part of the cellar," says Mariuccia Borio. "For me, it was a very simple question: if we invite people to learn about our work, we have to make sure they can actually do so. The same goes for the website, which is often the first encounter with our company. We didn't make these choices expecting to receive an award, but because they seemed like the right ones. And I hope that one day there will no longer be a need to reward accessibility, because it will have become normal."

For Cascina Castlèt, a company deeply rooted in the winemaking history of Monferrato, hospitality has always been an opportunity to share the work in the vineyard and cellar, talk about its wines, and build relationships with people from all over the world.

Mariuccia Borio, who received the award during the ceremony at the Milan Marriott Hotel, was presented by Federico Gordini, president of Milan Wine Week, and Gian Marco Centinaio, vice president of the Senate.

Cascina Castlèt: who we are

Over thirty hectares of vineyards that tell the story of a vision that has become reality.
Cascina Castlèt was born from a simple and ambitious idea: to cultivate while respecting nature, looking to the future with awareness and innovation.

The winery is located in Costigliole d'Asti, nestled in the hills bordering the Langhe and Monferrato regions, a region historically devoted to viticulture. Here, wine entrepreneur Mariuccia Borio has transformed a dream into a project, creating a business that combines deep roots with a contemporary vision.

For generations, the Borio family has cultivated native grape varieties—Barbera, Moscato, Uvalino, and Nebbiolo—an authentic expression of the terroir. Alongside these, over time, the company has also chosen to experiment with international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, in a constant dialogue between tradition and innovation.

This is how Cascina Castlèt wines are born: labels with strong personalities, characterized by evocative names like Passum, Policalpo, Avié, Litina, Goj, Ataj, Uceline, and Iollarum. Each name embodies a story, a fragment of family memory, and a deep connection to the land.

The cellar reflects this dual spirit: on one side, the historic underground spaces with large oak barrels; on the other, a modern aging facility, where barriques, tonneaux, and advanced technologies accompany the wines' evolution.

Sustainability is a central element of the project: Cascina Castlèt produces clean energy through a photovoltaic system and uses a natural phytoremediation system to treat wastewater. Every choice is aimed at combining respect for the environment and technological innovation throughout all stages of production.

The company welcomes guests in a wine shop with large spaces dedicated to tasting, confirming its vocation for hospitality and wine tourism.

Cascina Castlèt wines are now present in the main international markets: from New York to Tokyo, from Oslo to Sydney, all the way to the Dutch Antilles.