Castello di Mango – Enoteca Regionale Colline del Moscato d'Asti

Mango Castle stands above the village in the Langhe and houses the Enoteca Regionale Colline del Moscato d’Asti. The former residence of the marchesi di Busca brings together the area’s medieval history and its long association with Moscato wines.

Why it matters

The regional enoteca presents Moscato Bianco wines from their own landscape, including Moscato d’Asti DOCG and Asti Spumante DOCG. The castle is both a historic landmark at the meeting of the Langhe and Monferrato and a centre for the cultural heritage of local wine production.

What to notice

The castle occupies a site with a long defensive history. The regional enoteca is housed on the ground floor and is devoted to Moscato Bianco and the wines produced from it. The building’s elevated position and historic fabric recall its earlier role as a fortified residence; the municipal coat of arms preserves the image of its three towers.

Context and history

The site was fortified by the late twelfth century. After the destruction of Frave and neighbouring settlements in 1275, the castle was established on the ruins of earlier works. Its history is linked to the Magistra Langarum, the route connecting Alba with the Ligurian coast. The marchesi di Busca later used the castle as a summer residence, with gardens noted in local accounts. The Enoteca Regionale Colline del Moscato d’Asti was founded in 1985 to promote the territory’s Moscato Bianco wines.