Meltina/Mölten

Situated on the Tschögglberg porphyry plateau at an elevation of over 1,100 meters, Meltina/Mölten experiences intense alpine solar radiation and sharp day-to-night temperature drops. This high-altitude climate shapes the 16 protected denominations overlapping in its territory. Mountain drafts direct the development of Alto Adige DOC wines, a denomination spanning a zone of 52 municipalities. The dry, thin air on this alpine terrace is also crucial for curing Speck Alto Adige IGP and baking the brittle Südtiroler Schüttelbrot IGP, anchoring these regional specialties to the town's specific atmospheric conditions.