What grows here
Stelvio/Stilfs
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Perched in the high Alpine reaches of South Tyrol, the municipality of Stelvio/Stilfs is a crucible for distinctive flavors, shaped by its demanding mountain landscape. This rugged environment, with its unique microclimates and centuries of adapted agricultural practices, is precisely where products like the crisp Südtiroler Schüttelbrot IGP find their authentic character. Here, among a total of 15 protected denominations, also thrives the tradition of crafting potent spirits such as Südtiroler Zwetschgeler IG, a plum distillate reflecting the fruits cultivated in these challenging valleys. These local specialties, part of a wider geographical protection spanning 116 municipalities, embody the resilience and ingenuity born from living and producing at the gateway to the Stelvio Pass.