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Castello di Gabiano: a night in a castle and wine estate in Piedmont
The Castello di Gabiano crowns a hill above the Po valley in the Lower Monferrato. Mentioned in records as early as the 8th century and rebuilt in the early 1900s as a loving revival of its medieval look, it now doubles as a wine estate. Guests can sleep in the castle, taste the local Gabiano wine in the cellar room and relax in the spa or by the pool.
At a glance
- Location
- Gabiano, province of Alessandria (Piedmont), in the Lower Monferrato above the Po valley, about 41 km from Turin as the crow flies
- Accommodation
- Castle described by Expedia as a luxury-style castle in a rural setting; three buildings on two floors, with a winery and vineyard on the estate
- Highlights
- Wine-tasting room and private winery tours, vineyard, outdoor pool (seasonal), full-service spa with sauna and Turkish bath, restaurant Tre Orologi, garden and terrace
- Guest rating
- 8.8/10 from 33 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in 2:30–6 pm (late arrival until 3 am for an extra charge) · check-out by 11 am
- Good to know
- Pets allowed (maximum two, daily fee) · no lift · breakfast buffet at extra cost · free parking with limited spaces
Staying at the Castello di Gabiano: a castle night among the vines
To stay at the Castello di Gabiano is to sleep in a castle that is still very much a working wine estate. Expedia describes it as a luxury-style castle in a rural setting, spread over three buildings on two floors. The listing photos show a room with a canopied four-poster bed, a room with a fireplace and a cosy sitting corner with a white sofa, as well as the castle’s towers among its vineyards.
The comforts listed include free Wi-Fi in all rooms, high-quality bedding, air conditioning, central heating, a safe, a bidet, a shower, a hairdryer, free toiletries, an LED TV, a microwave, an espresso machine and free mineral water. Mosquito nets, room service and daily housekeeping are also mentioned. Breakfast is served as a buffet from 8 to 10 am for an extra charge, and the on-site restaurant is called Tre Orologi.
Wine is the thread running through the stay: the castle has a wine-tasting room, wine presentations, private winery tours and its own vineyard. After a day out, the full-service spa offers massages, a sauna, a Turkish bath and a whirlpool (it opens on certain days), and the outdoor pool, open according to the season, has loungers and parasols.
Photos of Castello di Gabiano
The history of the Castello di Gabiano
- 8th century – The place appears in the sources as cortem magnam nomine Gabianam, a large estate called Gabiano.
- 1164 – Emperor Frederick Barbarossa gives Gabiano to Marquis William II of Montferrat.
- 12th–17th century – Several noble houses contest the castle over the centuries.
- 1622 – Duke Ferdinando Gonzaga cedes it, together with the title of Marquis of Gabiano, to the Genoese nobleman Agostino Durazzo, in settlement of debts owed by the Mantuan court.
- 19th century – A restoration removes the original look of a towered fortress.
- 1907–1935 – A careful reconstruction led by the architect Lamberto Cusani revives the medieval castle and village, with its farm and wine buildings; the work is completed in 1935.
- 1929–1930 – The painter Latino Barilli decorates the chapel, the game room, the armoury and the cavalcade room.
- 1937 – Gabiano DOC wine wins a gold medal at the Paris World Exhibition.
Wikipedia describes the 20th-century work as an eclectic reinterpretation of the Middle Ages. Its models were Alfredo d’Andrade’s medieval castle and village in Turin’s Valentino park, built for the 1884 exhibition, and echoes of it are found in the vestibule, chapel, medieval dining room and the marquis’s bedroom, whose furniture was carved by Turin craftsmen. The period furnishings and the landscape park around the castle are still preserved.
The estate also carries a wine tradition. Gabiano DOC is one of the oldest and smallest denominations in Italy. According to Wikipedia, the estate covers 260 hectares, of which 20 are vineyard, planted at about 300 m on well-exposed hills. The newer vines around the castle form a natural amphitheatre, and the old cellars beneath the castle are where the winemaking begins.
Facilities and services at the Castello di Gabiano
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); room details may vary from room to room.
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- High-quality bedding and mosquito nets
- Air conditioning and central heating
- Safe, bidet, shower and hairdryer
- Free toiletries and towels
- LED TV, microwave and espresso machine
- Free mineral water and room service
- Daily housekeeping
Wine & dining
- Restaurant Tre Orologi
- Breakfast buffet daily (extra charge)
- Wine-tasting room and wine presentations
- Private winery tours
- Vineyard and winery on the estate
Wellness & outdoors
- Full-service spa (open on certain days)
- Massage, sauna, Turkish bath and whirlpool
- Outdoor pool, seasonal, with loungers and parasols
- Garden and terrace
- Bike storage and bike tours
Services
- Concierge, luggage storage and safe at reception
- Airport shuttle (extra charge)
- Free parking without service, limited spaces
- Multilingual staff and help planning tours
- Business centre, conference and meeting rooms, banquet hall
- Proposal and romance packages
Where the Castello di Gabiano is: on a hill above the Po valley
The castle stands on a hill of about 300 m at Gabiano, in the province of Alessandria, in the area known as the Lower Monferrato. Wikipedia notes that it dominates the Po valley. The village lies about 600 m away, and Expedia places the castle’s maze, the Labirinto del Castello di Gabiano, just 0.6 km off.
Expedia lists a handful of attractions within easy reach: La Bottega dl’Uisot and the Castello di Camino within 10 km, and the Tenuta La Tenaglia and the Sacro Monte di Crea within 15 km. Lago di Viverone is also listed among the nearby sights. The excursion ideas below are measured in a straight line from the castle.
Larger cities are a day trip away: Vercelli lies about 26 km off, Asti about 29 km, and Turin about 41 km. An airport transfer, to and from the castle, is available for an extra charge; check the details when booking.
Distances (as the crow flies from the Castello di Gabiano)
| Gabiano (village) | approx. 600 m |
| Moncestino | approx. 2.5 km |
| Castello di Camino | approx. 7 km |
| Sacro Monte di Crea | approx. 9.5 km |
| Casale Monferrato | approx. 21 km |
| Vercelli | approx. 26 km |
| Asti | approx. 29 km |
| Turin | approx. 41 km |
Distances are calculated in a straight line; the airport transfer and breakfast hours come from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around the Castello di Gabiano
Castello di Camino
approx. 7 km
A hilltop castle documented since the 11th century, once held by the Marquises of Montferrat. It keeps neo-Gothic rooms, a library and a theatre frescoed with scenes from Don Quixote.
Sacro Monte di Crea
approx. 9.5 km
A pilgrimage path of chapels on one of the Monferrato’s highest hills, part of the UNESCO-listed Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy (2003) and set in a nature park created in 1980.
Casale Monferrato
approx. 21 km
Capital of the Palaiologos dynasty in the 15th–16th centuries, then a Gonzaga possession whose rulers built one of Europe’s largest citadels. A town of about 32,000 people on the Po.
Vercelli
approx. 26 km
The Roman Vercellae, a bishopric since the 4th century and seat of the first subalpine university (1228). Today it calls itself the rice capital of Italy and of Europe.
Asti
approx. 29 km
A medieval free commune and trading hub of the 12th–13th centuries, known for Asti spumante and Barbera d’Asti and for its historic Palio horse race each September.
Tours & activities near Castello di Gabiano
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Who is the Castello di Gabiano for?
Couples
A hilltop castle, vineyards, a spa and a restaurant on site: a natural fit for a romantic stay. The listing also mentions proposal and romance packages.
Wine lovers
The estate has its own vineyard and winery, a wine-tasting room, wine presentations and private winery tours, all within the castle grounds.
Celebrations & events
Expedia lists a banquet hall, a conference room, meeting rooms and a business centre, a possible setting for a reception or business meeting.
Piedmont explorers
Casale Monferrato, Vercelli, Asti and Turin are all within about 45 km, and the listing mentions bike tours.
Good to know before booking the Castello di Gabiano
- Check-in is from 2:30 pm to 6 pm; later arrival, up to 3 am, is possible for an extra charge. Early check-in and late check-out may be arranged for a charge, subject to availability. Check-out is at 11 am.
- Pets are allowed (up to two in total) for a daily fee per pet; assistance animals are exempt. Restrictions may apply, so confirm with the property.
- Breakfast is a buffet served daily from 8 to 10 am at extra cost.
- Free parking is available on site, without service, and spaces are limited.
- There is no lift: the property has two floors and three buildings.
- The pool is open according to the season and the spa on certain days. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at the Castello di Gabiano?
Yes. The Castello di Gabiano is listed on Expedia as a castle accommodation with a restaurant, a spa and an outdoor pool, set on a wine estate in Piedmont.
Does the castle have a pool and a spa?
Yes. According to Expedia there is an outdoor pool (open according to the season) and a full-service spa with massage, sauna, Turkish bath and whirlpool, open on certain days.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, up to two pets in total, for a daily fee per pet. Assistance animals are exempt, and restrictions may apply.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:30 pm to 6 pm, with late check-in until 3 am for an extra charge. Check-out is at 11 am.
Is there parking and an airport shuttle?
Free parking without service is available, with limited spaces. An airport transfer is offered for an extra charge.
What is there to see near the Castello di Gabiano?
The Castello di Camino lies about 7 km away, the Sacro Monte di Crea about 9 km and Casale Monferrato about 21 km; Vercelli and Asti are roughly 26 and 29 km off.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Castello di Gabiano listing on Expedia.
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