Südtiroler Zwetschgeler
Spirits · GI · 116 municipalities
Recognised since 1989, the Südtiroler Zwetschgeler geographical indication represents a distinct plum spirit from Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. What sets this denomination apart from its regional siblings is its current lack of commercial activity; despite its long-standing legal status, there are currently 0 verified producers bottling the distillate. The legally defined production zone spans 116 specific municipalities, including Aldino/Aldein and Andriano/Andrian. While neighbouring fruit spirits of the region boast active commercial operations, this plum distillate remains a purely potential classification, waiting for local distillers within these designated boundaries to activate its historical appellation and resume monitored production.