Chienes/Kiens

Chienes (Kiens) occupies the alluvial terraces of the Rienza river within the lower Puster Valley, a geographic corridor where alpine winds and sunny southern exposures meet. This specific mountain climate shapes the agricultural identity behind the area's 15 protected denominations. Local orchards thrive in these valley conditions, providing the plums distilled into the potent Südtiroler Zwetschgeler IG spirit. The dry mountain air also cures the iconic Speck Alto Adige IGP and bakes into the crisp texture of Südtiroler Schüttelbrot IGP, sustaining authentic flavors defined by the valley's distinctive elevation and alpine-mediterranean crossroads.