Vipiteno/Sterzing

Vipiteno/Sterzing, a historic town at the head of the Wipptal valley towards the Brenner Pass in South Tyrol, leverages its distinct Alpine environment for protected produce. High altitudes and unique climatic shifts impart exceptional qualities to specialties like the crisp Südtiroler Schüttelbrot IGP and aromatic Speck Alto Adige IGP. The region's orchards also yield refined fruit distillates such as Südtiroler Williams IG and Südtiroler Zwetschgeler IG. Vipiteno/Sterzing contributes to 15 protected denominations, including those covering a zone of 116 municipalities, reflecting a heritage deeply rooted in its distinctive Alpine landscape.