What grows here
Rodengo/Rodeneck
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Perched on a sunny alpine plateau high above the Rienza gorge in Bolzano province, Rodengo (known locally as Rodeneck) harnesses its dramatic mountain elevation to define its agricultural identity. This unique high-altitude climate, marked by intense Alpine sun and crisp nights, shapes the 15 protected denominations overlapping this territory. Local distillers craft the aromatic Südtiroler Zwetschgeler IG, a plum spirit born from orchards thriving on these steep slopes. Along with this fruit brandy, the village preserves the traditional baking of crunchy, rye-based Südtiroler Schüttelbrot IGP, reflecting a rugged mountain heritage where preservation was key to alpine survival.