Malles Venosta/Mals

Malles Venosta/Mals thrives in the high-altitude, wind-swept corridor of the upper Vinschgau valley near the Resia Pass. This dry, sun-drenched alpine climate shapes 15 protected denominations overlapping this territory. Extreme temperature swings and intense mountain sun concentrate the sugars and aromas in local crops, giving birth to distinct spirits like the plum-distilled Südtiroler Zwetschgeler IG and crisp wines under the Mitterberg IGT. Here, ancient transalpine trade routes fostered preservation techniques like rye-baking and dry-curing, locking in concentrated alpine flavors designed to withstand the highest mountain passes.