The Borgotaro Cooperative Dairy is located in the municipality of Albareto, in the heart of the Taro Valley, 80 km from Parma. It is a place where nature, tradition, and craftsmanship come together to create a Parmigiano Reggiano di Montagna with an authentic character.
At this dairy, since 1967, Parmigiano Reggiano has been produced using ancient methods, proudly preserved in a region that has made quality its identity. Every day, the small family-run farms of the Taro Valley provide milk rich in flavor, the result of homegrown forage and an unspoiled environment. This creates the ideal foundation for a Parmigiano Reggiano that is one of a kind, deeply rooted in the traditions of Parma and the Apennines.
At the Borgotaro Cooperative Dairy, milk is still collected in pails and poured by gravity into the vat, as was done in the past, to preserve all its organoleptic characteristics. The use of cold is kept to a minimum to promote natural ripening. This step is essential for producing a Parmigiano Reggiano that fully expresses the biodiversity of the starter culture and the typical aromas of the Val Taro.
The cheesemaker’s care accompanies the production at every stage: from processing to aging in the mountains, where the cheese develops its most intense nuances—from the fresh notes of the one-year-old to the balanced notes of the two-year-old, up to the crumbly and aromatic texture of the three-year-old.
In addition to its production, the Borgotaro Cooperative Dairy shop offers a rich selection of traditional flavors from Parma and the surrounding region. Among the many products available are wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano di Montagna, local cured meats and meats, mushrooms from the Taro Valley, preserves, and local wines. It is a true temple of flavor for those who wish to discover the culinary essence of the region.
To discover this world of passion, tradition, and mountain aromas, the Borgotaro Cooperative Dairy offers guided tours, tastings, and educational activities.
