Castell'Arquato – The Cellar of Pleasures
A wine room where design, technology and conviviality meet
In the evocative setting of Castell'Arquato, one of Emilia's most captivating medieval villages, a new bespoke wine cellar by Winest is taking shape: a contemporary, elegant and functional space, conceived not only to keep wine in the best possible conditions, but to turn a passion for wine into a place to be lived in.
The project grows out of a search for balance between solidity and lightness. Dark, textured surfaces play against the warmth of wood, while the use of iron rod introduces a distinctive design element: slender vertical lines separate and organise the volumes without weighing them down, letting the eye pass through and giving the composition a light, contemporary rhythm. A variety of display and storage solutions keeps the collection in order, while integrated LED lighting brings out the materials, the geometries and the labels.
The technical side becomes part of the design. Behind a discreet metal grille sits a blast chiller, which brings wine quickly to the desired temperature and widens the ways the wine room can be used. A simple, elegant oak door, meanwhile, conceals the technical room, preserving visual continuity and a clean, uncluttered look.
The cellar is also a place for the pleasures of conviviality. Alongside the wine, there will be room for a vintage Berkel slicer on its stand, an iconic presence that recalls the world of fine Italian charcuterie. Wine, gastronomy and design come together in a private cellar made for tasting, sharing and indulging in the good life.
A bespoke design cellar where craftsmanship, technology and food-and-wine culture coexist naturally, embodying the Winest philosophy: to design custom wine cellars that are, before anything else, spaces to be lived in rather than places of storage.
- Location: Castell’Arquato
- Completed: 2026
- Design: Everlaparchitects
- Photo: Ekaterina Semenova