Since 1983, Cascina Gilli gives value to native vine varieties from the Monferrato area, above all to Freisa a polyhedric and contemporary type of vine. Our winery is located in Castelnuovo Don Bosco, in the Monferrato Astigiano area, one of the few in Piedmont still waiting to be discovered and explored, though always proud and independent, with a strong history.  We grow 5 different types of vines – Freisa, Malvasia from Schierano, Bonarda, Barbera and Nebbiolo – on 11 hectares of clay hills, among the clay hills in the Marne di Sant’Agata.

After 40 years of activity, we decided to evolve. Paolo Vergnano, son of the winery founder Gianni, own the property now with two new business partners, Davide Gasperini e Federico Mussetto. A new team with new skills to highlight a region and its native vine varieties, while also preserving an historical site: a farm from the 1700s. A chance to merge Innovation and culture. Two of our most iconic wines are: Freisa d’Asti DOC, sophisticated, elegant, fragrant, and Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC, aromatic and timeless. These wines, today, are the result of a peculiar production philosophy, centred on the importance of preserving and enhancing the native wine heritage.

Two of our most iconic wines are: Freisa d’Asti DOC, sophisticated, elegant, fragrant, and Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC, aromatic and timeless. Beyond the ongoing testing and research on Freisa e Malvasia, the winery has also expanded its production to other wine denominations historically linked to our region, such as Nebbiolo, Barbera and Bonarda.
These wines, today, are the result of a peculiar production philosophy, centred on the importance of preserving and enhancing the native wine heritage.

Cascina Gilli is located in Castelnuovo Don Bosco, in the northern part of the Asti region, just 30 kilometres from both Torino and Asti. Standing alone, the northern part of the Asti region never took part in the 50s project of cooperation that involved the other productive areas in this district. It followed its own pathway, staying clear of current fashions and away from the spotlight, keeping focus on its territorial identity through its native vine varieties. Castelnuovo Don Bosco has always been based on the concept of family farming, which over time evolved into family business and then into winegrowing and agritourism. Cascina Gilli set the example as the first enterprise betting solely on wine in the early 80s.

Our team at Cascina Gilli believes in sustainability as an objective to reach in all its forms. Sustainability means care: care for its people, its workplace, its raw materials and its means. To guarantee our commitment towards this objective, in 2021 we obtained the SQNPI certification, which certifies the effort of wineries in valuing biodiversity and in respecting the environment through its productive processes.
We are also part of FIVI: as one of the Independent Winemakers, we promote authentic wine production, strictly connected to the territory and its traditions. We also strive to oppose industrial tactics to guarantee a genuine product for our customers which also give true credit to its territory.