About
Since 2005, we have lived and breathed the Peninsula, seeking out engaging
and knowledgable guides, exceptional lodging, once-in-a-lifetime
experiences, and of course, outstanding food and wine!

Catavino prides itself on designing highly customized experiences throughout Spain and Portugal. Since 2005, we’ve lived and breathed the Peninsula, seeking out engaging and knowledgable guides, exceptional lodging, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and of course, outstanding food and wine!
What makes us different is our unmatched custom trip planning from experts who not only adore the art of crafting a personalized trip, but who challenge themselves to ensure that you want to come back!
Since 2005, Ryan and Gabriella Opaz have shared both their personal and heavily researched stories about Spain and Portugal. Ranging from jaw-dropping culinary experiences to simple o-the-beaten-track adventure stories in tiny Spanish towns, there’s one element that has always remained consistent at their core: outstanding food, wine and culture stories.
In 2013, Catavino moved its base from Barcelona to Porto to create a full service DMC Destination Management Company.
Today, Ryan and Gabriella help people discover the hidden treasures of Portugal and Spain, through their custom designed tours and experiences specifically related to wine, food and culture. We hope you like what you discover here, either as you browse our site or consider a vacation to our Iberian home!




Our core team is made up of passionate people whove not only traversed the globe, but whove sought out the very best flavors in route. From tiny grandmother kitchens tucked away in the Spanish Pyrenees to haute cuisine in Michelin star restaurants of the Algarve, weve uncovered the very best for you.

Ryan Opaz
Born in Minnesota, Ryan is the co-founder and CEO of Catavino. Although a chef at heart, Ryan’s time is spent giving workshops and speeches internationally on social media and blogging for wineries. Examples of his work include Wine Future, London International Wine Fair, Essencia do Vinho, WBIS, Fine Wine, and many more. He currently lives in Porto, Portugal where he explores the country with his camera and family.

Gabriella Opaz
Born and bred in Chicago, Gabriella is the co-founder and Editor-and-Chief of Catavino. As an award-winning speaker and writer, she uses stories to create a human connection between worlds that would otherwise never converge. Her book, The Undiscovered Food Stories of Northern Portugal, was inspired by the alluring grandmother stories inside Porto’s centenarian open-air market, Mercado Bolhao.





nothing but gracious. They understood what our visit
meant to us & oered us fantastic guides & activities. We
ooh'ed & aah'ed, ate & drank almost too well (!) & we
laughed for days. Deep thanks.
nothing but gracious. They understood what our visit
meant to us & oered us fantastic guides & activities. We
ooh'ed & aah'ed, ate & drank almost too well (!) & we
laughed for days. Deep thanks.
nothing but gracious. They understood what our visit
meant to us & oered us fantastic guides & activities. We
ooh'ed & aah'ed, ate & drank almost too well (!) & we
laughed for days. Deep thanks.
nothing but gracious. They understood what our visit
meant to us & oered us fantastic guides & activities. We
ooh'ed & aah'ed, ate & drank almost too well (!) & we
laughed for days. Deep thanks.
nothing but gracious. They understood what our visit
meant to us & oered us fantastic guides & activities. We
ooh'ed & aah'ed, ate & drank almost too well (!) & we
laughed for days. Deep thanks.
nothing but gracious. They understood what our visit
meant to us & oered us fantastic guides & activities. We
ooh'ed & aah'ed, ate & drank almost too well (!) & we
laughed for days. Deep thanks.