La Castella
La Castella sits in the Piedmont countryside, where guests arrive to discover a working wine estate with multiple event spaces anchoring celebrations across its grounds and nearby properties.
La Castella is a hotel destination wedding venue in Villafranca d'Asti, Italy, hosting 20 to 130 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Caselle International Airport (Turin) (TRN), 40 minutes. Best months: July, August, September, November.
About La Castella
La Castella sits in the Piedmont countryside, where guests arrive to discover a working wine estate with multiple event spaces anchoring celebrations across its grounds and nearby properties.
The 110-square-meter barn hosts receptions for up to 120 seated guests, while stone cellars and a dedicated festa hall accommodate ceremonies and aperitifs in any weather.
On-site civil ceremonies, a church 100 meters away, and accommodation for 22 people across two residences mean your entire party can stay together.
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We chose La Castella for our wedding, and we couldn't have chosen a better location.
Walter Zaccaria · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 2 rooms
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- TRN, 40 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, relaxed
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- No
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Up to 130 guests across outdoor and covered venues; barn capacity: 110 sqm for 120 seated
- On-site civil ceremony capability plus Chiesa dei Santi Sant'Antonio Abate within 100 meters
- Palazzo Campia residence accommodates 16 guests 5 minutes away; La Castella holds 6 more on-property
- Full weather protection: 110-sqm barn, cellar event space, and 70-sqm Salone delle feste for aperitifs
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- Afternoon/eveningGuests arrive; check-in at La Castella on-site rooms and Palazzo Campia. Welcome drinks on the grounds or in Salone delle feste.
- 10:00 AMCeremony at Chiesa dei Santi Sant'Antonio Abate (100 meters away) or civil ceremony on-site.
- 11:30 AMAperitifs and photographs in Salone delle feste (70 sqm) or on the grounds.
- 1:00 PMSeated lunch reception in the barn (110 sqm, up to 120 guests).
- 8:00 PMEvening party; dancing and late-night celebrations. Transition to cellar or barn as needed.
- MorningBreakfast and guest departures.
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- TRN · about 40 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Caselle International Airport (Turin).
- Typical total
- €8,000–18,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000–€18,000+ depending on guest count, menu, and season
- Ceremony fee
- On request
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Enquire with venue
- Reception
- On request
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- Room rate
- On request
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Enquire for rates at La Castella and Palazzo Campia
- Weather window
- July – September
The months the weather is kindest, with November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 329 336 6600
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Venue rental and catering are separate. La Castella does not publish fixed pricing; contact directly for quotes. Budget should include external catering, accommodation at both properties, and any décor or florals. Weekend and high-season rates likely higher.
Questions about the venue
What indoor spaces are available for bad weather?+
The property offers three primary wet-weather venues: a 110-square-meter barn on the first floor (seats 120 for meals), a cellar suitable for ceremonies, and a 70-square-meter Salone delle feste for aperitifs. All feature air conditioning.
Where do guests stay?+
La Castella has on-site accommodation for 6 guests (3 rooms between the Depandance and Casottino). Palazzo Campia, a separate property 5 minutes by car, houses 16 more guests across 6 rooms. Total: 22 people across both properties.
Can we hold the ceremony at La Castella?+
Yes. Civil ceremonies take place on-site. A Catholic church, Chiesa dei Santi Sant'Antonio Abate, stands less than 100 meters away for religious services; two additional churches are nearby in Villafranca d'Asti and Cortazzone.
Do you have catering in-house?+
La Castella works with external caterers. The venue maintains a list of recommended suppliers and places no restrictions on vendor selection.
How far is the nearest airport?+
Caselle International Airport in Turin is 40 kilometers away, approximately 40 minutes by car. Milan Malpensa International Airport is 100 kilometers away, roughly 1 hour 10 minutes by transfer.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 2 rooms
“La Depandance de La Castella with two double rooms is the special gift for your wedding in the countryside.”
Read the source for roomsOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“We host symbolic ceremonies in the woodland area called Area della Quercia.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“We have a strong and beautiful Plan B: indoor rooms and the Cantina for ceremony and aperitivo, plus a covered hayloft of about 120 sqm for dinner.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: No
“Catering is external and chosen by the couple, so you can select the style and service you prefer.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“Catering is external and chosen by the couple, allowing you to create a fully tailored wedding experience.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedParking: Yes
“You could park your car and van in our private car park.”
Read the source for parkingIndoors or out: Both
“Gli spazi, sia interni che esterni, offrono infinite possibilità per celebrare un matrimonio unico.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Countryside, historic, relaxed
“La Castella, located in Villafranca d’Asti in the heart of Piedmont, is a charming countryside wedding venue designed for couples dreaming of an authentic Italian celebration surrounded by nature.”
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