Porcini Mushrooms from the Parma Apennines: Harvesting in Valtaro and Processing in Tornolo

By Bottega del Fungo
2 min read
Funghi porcini freschi

From harvesting in Valtaro to artisan preparation of porcini mushrooms in oil

Porcini mushrooms from the Parma Apennines represent one of the most authentic excellences of Valtaro. In this video, we illustrate our working method, showing the complete journey: from harvesting in the woods to the artisanal preparation of porcini mushrooms in oil in our laboratory in Tornolo, in the province of Parma.

Harvesting porcini mushrooms in the woods of Valtaro

The processing begins in the woods of the Parma Apennines, where fresh porcini are harvested with respect for nature and seasonality.

In the video you can see:

  • the harvest in the woods of Valtaro
  • the manual selection of fresh porcini mushrooms
  • quality control before entering the laboratory

Every mushroom is carefully chosen, because the quality of the final product always comes from the raw material.

Artisan processing in the Tornolo laboratory

After harvesting, the porcini are brought to our artisan laboratory in Tornolo (PR), where they begin their transformation into porcini mushrooms in oil, dried, creams, and sauces.

Each step is carried out with care, without industrial processes, to preserve the aroma, consistency, and flavor of the local porcini.

From the laboratory to the shop in Borgo Val di Taro

Our porcini mushrooms in oil are available:

  • in the shop in Borgo Val di Taro (PR)
  • online at www.bottegadelfungo.it with shipping throughout Italy and Europe

In the video, you see the complete journey — from the woods to the jar — it's our way of conveying transparency, trust, and a real connection to the Parma Apennines territory.

For us, artisan processing is not just a production method, but an identity choice that enhances the tradition of Valtaro.


The video shows the processing of local porcini mushrooms harvested in the Parma Apennines and artisanally transformed into porcini mushrooms in oil at the Bottega del Fungo laboratory.