Recipes

25 minutes 48 hours 4 easy

Recipe type: Fish | Cuisine: Portugal

Portuguese Recipe: Bacalhau Cozido com Grão

Fantastic Portuguese recipe that pairs beautifuly with a bolder Douro white wine.

Learn More

1 hour 30 20 min 4 medium

Recipe type: Rabbit | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Braised Rabbit

Traditional Portuguese rabbit recipe for cozy dinner settings.

Learn More

25 minutes 15 minutes 4 ppl easy

Recipe type: Meat | Cuisine: Spanish

Spanish Recipe: Migas (Bread crumbs)

The idyllic comfort food to pair with a Crianza wine from Spain.

Learn More

45 min 20 min 4 ppl easy

Recipe type: Meat | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Bola de Carne (Meat Cake)

The ideal finger food for any picnic or gathering!

Learn More

6 days 3 days 6 medium

Recipe type: Sausage | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Homemade Chouriço

Learn how to make Portuguese chouriço at home!

Learn More

20 minutes 2 easy

Recipe type: Soup | Cuisine: Spanish

Spanish Recipe: Gazpacho

Rumor has it that this soup was brought to Spain by the Moors and consisted of only bread, garlic,...

Learn More

10 minutes 10 minutes 1 easy

Recipe type: Sandwich | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Francesinha

The meatiest and juiciest Portuguese sandwich on the planet!

Learn More

50 hours medium

Recipe type: Meat | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Homemade Linguiça

Linguiça is the perfect Portuguese sausage to use in any soup, rice dish and pasta!

Learn More

30 min 48 hours 4 medium

Recipe type: Fish | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Codfish and Stingray Stew (Caldeirada de Bacalhau e Raia)

This flavorful Portuguese fish stew is perfect for cozy nights at home.

Learn More

45 min 15 min 4 easy

Recipe type: Seafood | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Arroz de Marisco Cataplana (Seafood Rice Cataplana)

This fresh and flavorful seafood cataplana recipe is perfect for sultry summer days!

Learn More

5 min 1 easy

Recipe type: Cocktail | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Porto Tonico (Port and Tonic Cocktail)

A refreshing cocktail for your next party!

Learn More

15 min 15 min 6 easy

Recipe type: Dessert | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Rabanadas (Portuguese French Toast)

A sweet, delicious and easy-to-make dessert to pair with the Holiday Season!

Learn More

2.5 hours 24 hours 4 easy

Recipe type: Meat | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Cabrito Assado (Roasted Goat)

An easy, flavorful and delicious recipe for the Holiday Season!

Learn More

10 min 15 min 4 easy

Recipe type: Dessert | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Sonhos de Abóbora (Pumpkin Dreams)

A delicious, easy to make dessert for the Holidays!

Learn More

2 hours 48 hours 6 easy

Recipe type: Meat | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Roasted Fowl with Herbs

This gorgeous Roasted Fowl Recipe from the heart of Portugal will make any winter meal and savory and delicious one.

Learn More

easy

Recipe type: | Cuisine:

Portuguese Recipe: Pato à Moda da Beira Baixa (Beira Baixa Duck Rice)

This gorgeous duck rice recipe from the heart of Portugal will make any winter meal and savory and delicious one.

Learn More

30 minutes 20 minutes 8 - 10 easy

Recipe type: Soup | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Sopa da Pedra de Almeirim (Stone Soup)

Create this warm and inviting dish based on the thrilling Portuguese legend of Stone Soup!

Learn More

2 hours 30 minutes easy

Recipe type: Jam | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Tomato Jam (Doce de Tomate)

Learn how the the Portuguese have turned tomato jam into a gorgeous spread of the Gods

Learn More

15 minutes 2 easy

Recipe type: Salad | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Octopus Salad with Black Eyed Peas

Paired with a Vinho Verde wine, this light, refreshing picnic dish is perfect to share among friends.

Learn More

40 minutes 20 minutes 4 medium

Recipe type: Petisco | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Pipis (Chicken Giblets)

This flavorful Pipis recipe is commonplace in many tascas across Portugal as a petisco, but none so typical than in Lisbon.

Learn More

20 minutes 30 minutes 2 easy

Recipe type: Poultry | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Açorda de Peru (Bread Stew)

Your go-to recipe anytime your bones need to be warmed from the inside out.

Learn More

50 minutes 20 minutes 4 medium

Recipe type: Seafood | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Salada de Polvo (Octopus Salad)

Ideal for an octopus rice, salad or simply a lovely buttery main dish to accompany roasted potatoes and sautéed

Learn More

30 min 10 min 4 easy

Recipe type: Meat | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Caracois (Snails)

An easy and savory recipe to cook mouthwatering snails the Portuguese way!

Learn More

60 minutes 30 minutes 4 medium

Recipe type: Tapas | Cuisine: Spanish

Spanish Recipe: Sweet Potato Tortilla w/ Pancetta

Idyllic late night snack, breakfast pairing and all-around delicacy!

Learn More

15 minutes 20 minutes 4 easy

Recipe type: Chicken | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Frango No Churrasco

If you're lighting up the grill, why not serve up juicy, flavorful grilled chicken (Frango No Churrasco) Portuguese style?

Learn More

60 minutes 30 minutes 4 medium

Recipe type: Tapas | Cuisine: Spanish

Spanish Recipe: Traditional Tortilla Española

Learn how to make the fluffiest and most flavorful Spanish Tortilla, with great tips on flipping it with ease!

Learn More

60 minutes 30 minutes 4 medium

Recipe type: Tapas | Cuisine: Spanish

Spanish Recipe: Tortilla Española Picante (Spicy Spanish Omelette)

Bring your Spanish Omelette to life with a handful of delicious spiced chorizo

Learn More

15 min 10 min 4-6 easy

Recipe type: Soup | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Sopa de Feijao Verde (String Bean Soup)

Fantastic way to enjoy a bounty of green beans and stay healthy!

Learn More

25 min 10 min 4-6 easy

Recipe type: Soup | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Sopa de Feijao (Bean Soup)

Paired with everything from a medium-bodied Douro red wine to a hearty IPA, it's an easy soup recipe to pair with any meal.

Learn More

20 min 10 min 6-8 easy

Recipe type: Soup | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Sopa de Abobora (Pumpkin Soup)

Soup is the lifeblood of Portugal, but this particular recipe is especially warm and inviting for cooler temps

Learn More

20 min 10 min 3-4 easy

Recipe type: Soup | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe – Creme de Grão (Chickpea Bisque)

This delightful and easy-to-make soup pairs beautifully with any seasonal dish.

Learn More

30 min 10 min 4 easy

Recipe type: Soup | Cuisine: Portuguese

Sopa de Pão com Água do Feijão (Bread and Bean Broth Soup)

Though these Portuguese recipes are extremely intimate and familiar, they'll equally warm your soul with oodles of love.

Learn More

60 min 60 min 4-6 medium

Recipe type: Bread | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Broa (Portuguese corn bread)

If you’re not coming to Portugal for a fabulous food tour, then follow our recipe for a taste of Portuguese cuisine at home!...

Learn More

30 min 20 min 3 - 4 easy

Recipe type: Soup | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Sopa de Cenoura (Carrot Soup)

If you’re not coming to Portugal for a fabulous food tour, then follow our recipe for a taste of Portuguese cuisine at home!...

Learn More

50 min 20 min 4 medium

Recipe type: Fish | Cuisine: Portuguese

Recipe: Portuguese Pan Fried Hake Fillets with Tomato Rice

If you’re not coming to Portugal for a fabulous food tour, then follow our recipe for a taste of Portuguese cuisine at home!...

Learn More

20 min 5 min 4 easy

Recipe type: Vegetable | Cuisine: Portuguese

Recipe: Arroz de Grelos (Rapini Greens with Rice)

If you’re not coming to Portugal for a fabulous food tour, then follow our recipe for a taste of Portuguese cuisine at home!...

Learn More

20 min 5 min 2-4 easy

Recipe type: Vegetable | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Bread with Collard Greens and Beans (Migas de Couve e Feijão)

If you’re not coming to Portugal for a fabulous food tour, then follow our recipe for a taste of Portuguese cuisine at home!...

Learn More

10 min 10 min 2-4 easy

Recipe type: Cured Meat | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Braised Peas with Poached Eggs (Ervilhas com Ovos Escalfados)

A savory alternative to stew! With the addition of bacon, this Portuguese recipe is hearty and delicious.

Learn More

30 min 30 min 2 easy

Recipe type: Seafood | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Sapateira Recheada (Stuffed Crab)

Sweet crab meat, creamy insides, and bright orange roe seamless come together in a stunning symphony of flavor

Learn More

15 min 5 min 6-10 easy

Recipe type: Seafood | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato (Clams in a White Wine Sauce)

Quick and easy Portuguese recipe for savory clams in flavorful garlic and olive oil!

Learn More

20min 8 hours 4 easy

Recipe type: Cured Meat | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Alheira: A Garlicky Bread and Game Sausage

If you love food bursting with history and culture, you'll adore making this recipe at home

Learn More

1 hour 2 hours 6 easy

Recipe type: Bread | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Broa de Avintes (Cornbread from Avintes)

This dark, dense, intensely bittersweet flavoured bread is the perfect recipe for soups and fish!

Learn More

30min 30 min 6-8 easy

Recipe type: Fish | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Portuguese Pasteis de Bacalhau

If you’re not coming to Portugal for a fabulous food tour, then follow our recipe for a taste of Portuguese cuisine at home!...

Learn More

40min 20min 10 inch cake easy

Recipe type: Dessert | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Dessert Recipe: Pão-de-Ló

If you’re not coming to Portugal to savor these fabulous flavors on a food tour, then follow our recipe for a taste...

Learn More

10min 10min 1 cup easy

Recipe type: Sauce | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Molho de Leitão (Portuguese Gravy)

If you’re not coming to Portugal for a delicious food tour, then follow our recipe for a taste of Portuguese cuisine at...

Learn More

10min 10min 1/2 cup easy

Recipe type: Pate | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Pâte de Sardinha (Sardine Pate)

This quick and easy Portuguese recipe is a fantastic addition to any meal.

Learn More

40min 25 hours 4 easy

Recipe type: Meat | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Pork Recipe: Carne de Porco à Alentejana

This is a must try recipe for anyone who adores both sweet seafood and savory pork

Learn More

10 min 5 min 4-6 easy

Recipe type: Cocktail | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Mulled Wine – A recipe to keep you warm this winter

Enjoy this warm mulled wine rich in spices, citrus fruit and honey. Ideal for the Holidays!

Learn More

5min 5min 4-6 easy

Recipe type: Drink | Cuisine: Spanish

Zurracapote Riojano: Wine Cocktails beyond Sangria

Enhancing wine with other flavors is nothing new. The Egyptians, Greeks and Romans did it with local ingredients like...

Learn More

6 hours 2 hours 4 medium

Recipe type: Meat | Cuisine: Portuguese

Recipe: Portuguese Suckling Pig

If you're looking for a traditional Portuguese recipe to accompany a stunning bottle of sparkling, this is your dish!

Learn More

30min 10min 2 easy

Recipe type: Salad | Cuisine: Portuguese

Recipe: Portuguese Sardine Salad

Leave the messy coals for the weekend. Create a delicious midweek meal using Portuguese canned sardines!

Learn More

15 min 30 min 2 easy

Recipe type: Fish | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Chargrilled Red Snapper

Enjoy one of the top culinary experiences in Portugal, grilled fish!

Learn More

25 20 2 easy

Recipe type: Salad | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Spinach Mousse

If you’re craving a bit more earthiness in your side dishes, this Portuguese creamed spinach recipes is the perfect fit!

Learn More

15 easy

Recipe type: Condiment | Cuisine: Portuguese

Recipe: Piri Piri Peppers Preserved in Olive Oil and Whiskey

If you like dishes with a spicy kick, then create your own Portuguese hot sauce.

Learn More

20 30 10 easy

Recipe type: Appetizer | Cuisine: Spanish

Recipe: Spanish Spicy Chicken Wings

A classic BBQ star and Super Bowl Party essential, chicken wings can be done in countless ways. So, in keeping with your theme, we have a marinade recipe that is sweet, smoky, spicy, and Spanish.

Learn More

60 minutes 25 hours 10 medium

Recipe type: Chili | Cuisine: Spanish

Recipe: Spanish Chili with Chorizo

An alternative to bean and meat “chili” is a hearty stew from the Spanish region of Asturias known as Fabada. One of this northern region’s claims to gastronomic fame is great for feeding a crowd and is sincerely finger-licking-good!

Learn More

30 minutes 30 minutes 10 easy

Recipe type: Rice | Cuisine: Spanish

Spanish Recipe: Valencian Paella

If you’re not coming to Spain for a traditional paella tour, then follow our recipe for an alternative take on the iconic Valencian Paella!...

Learn More

20 min 15 hours 4 easy

Recipe type: Meat | Cuisine: Portuguese

Recipe: Grilled Pork Burgers with Roasted Parsnips

Put a healthy twist on your Holiday dishes using tried and true Portuguese grandmother recipes!

Learn More

20min 1h40 easy

Recipe type: Dessert | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Bolo Rainha (Queen Cake)

A quick and easy Portuguese dessert laced with Port Wine.

Learn More

3 hours 30 2 hours 6 easy

Recipe type: Meat | Cuisine: Spanish

Spanish Recipe: Andalusian-style Roasted Turkey

Learn how the Spanish have mastered game bird cooking - the perfect repurposing for Thanksgiving leftovers.

Learn More

2 hours 24 hours easy

Recipe type: Preserve | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Doce de Abóbora (Pumpkin Preserve)

Perfect recipe for a sweet, delicious jam to spread on warm toasted bread this autumn.

Learn More

20 minutes 20 minutes 4 easy

Recipe type: Soup | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Caldo Verde Soup

This soup made with heaps of kale, potatoes, garlic and chouriço makes the ideal crisp weather dish.

Learn More

easy

Recipe type: | Cuisine:

Recipe: Portuguese Carob Cake

In recent years, both the Algarve region and Lisbon have seen an increase in awareness of the benefits of...

Learn More

2 hours 24 hours 6 medium

Recipe type: Sandwich | Cuisine: Portuguese

Portuguese Recipe: Massa de Pimentão and Bifana Sandwiches

Savor this juicy and savory Portuguese sandwich with a cold frothy beer and great company.

Learn More

30 min 37 hours 4 easy

Recipe type: Fish | Cuisine: Spanish

Catalan Recipe: Bacalao with Samfaina

Samfaina is a dish that truly embodies the simplicity of mediterranean cooking

Learn More

Catavino

4.9

Patti Berg Judalena

2018-10-20T17:37:01+0000

Recently back from a Fall Harvest Wine & Food Tour in northern Portugal. Ryan and his team of angels of Catavino created an absolute exceptional itinerary for our group of 10 from Minnesota. From our first winery visit to grape stomping to our splendid view from our hotel in the Douro Valley, the Catavino team left no details behind. We were treated like esteemed guests everywhere we went and even treated like family is more like it! I'm going through withdrawal and plan to go back with the whole family in the near future. One of our guests summed it up like this during one of our lunches, "Patti, I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. Just when I think I had the best day ever, the next day is even better!" I highly recommend anyone, whether it's the two of you or a group, to look no further than Ryan and Catavino who will customize and personalize an itinerary that will surprise and delight you beyond your wildest dreams. Amen

Jim O'Malley

2018-09-30T23:05:14+0000

This was our second trip to Portugal. Catavino tweaked the itinerary to complement what we had done before. We would go back again! The personal treatment we received from winery owners, restaurant owners, shop keepers was like no other trip we have ever taken. 5 stars- Catavino knows Portugal's wine country like no other!

Kim O'Malley

2018-09-30T19:39:16+0000

A week like no other. Catavino designed an amazing tour for our private group. Ryan Opaz's personal relationship with so many in the wine/food industry allows for intimate experiences everywhere we went, unlike anything we have experienced before. Lisbon, the Duoro, Porto...all were fascinating. Catavino can design trips of any length and scope to suit your criteria. Obrigada!

George L. Leonard

2018-06-09T18:06:54+0000

Catavino is Ryan Opaz. But Ryan Opaz is not all of Catavino. There is a team behind the scenes. He is a Renaissance man with a great knowledge of food, wine and culture. We enjoyed three days with Ryan as he guided us through the Douro Valley and the ancient town of Porto. Although Ryan has a huge database of facts in his brain, he is also a treasure house of stories. You will discover the “real” Douro and Porto, not the tourist version. Ryan is always greeted like an old friend everywhere you go because he has a vast network of relationships. You will not get a stock tour: you will get an experience tailored to your interests and tastes. Ryan will take you to places you cannot enter as a tourist on your own. The guides in the Quintas and Port Houses learn from Ryan, not the other way around. American? Yes. Portuguese? Yes. Ryan lives in both cultures but is completely a “native” son of Portugal. Recommended for the wine enthusiast and professional, and for small groups. You must get to know Catavino.

Ольга Шелег

2017-12-20T14:00:18+0000

Debbie Tarnow Getlin

2017-10-16T23:47:00+0000

What an amazing trip with a fantastic group of people. It was an education about wine we couldn't have experienced anywhere else. Our guide, Ryan Opaz, was extremely knowledgable and brought great enthusiasm to the experience.

David Waldschmidt

2017-10-15T15:44:05+0000

Fantastic tour of the Portugal wine country organized and conducted by the Catavino team. Echoing the comments of the previous reviews below, my wife and I experienced one memorable experience topped each day by the next memorable experience. A week of friendship, learning and interacting all in an environment that was stimulating and stress free. Kudos to Catavino for a wonderful and supremely well organized trip.

DiAnn Lawson

2017-10-10T18:03:43+0000

Our Fall Harvest trip through the Douro valley led by Ryan Opaz and organized by the talented team at Catavino was truly a once in a lifetime experience (well maybe twice)! This was an ongoing visual and sensory experience from start to finish with several “pinch yourself” moments along the way. Like most learning experiences I feel like I’ve retained a fraction of what I learned about the wines and cuisine or Portugal. I guess that’s a reason to do it again

Cornell Anderson

2017-10-04T11:24:00+0000

We just completed a Fall Harvest tour that was organized and led by Catavino Tours. The entire experience was wonderful and met all of our expectations. The tour included several days in and near Lisbon, and then five days in Porto and the wineries and vineyards along the Douro River. All aspects of the tour were planned to provide an exceptional experience for our group of eleven friends. Our tour guide, Ryan Opaz, was extremely knowledgeable about the wines, the Quintas, the history of Port and Portuguese table wine and the country of Portugal. Finally, the food was amazing and included several dinners and lunches with wine makers who were personally know by Ryan. The tour and experience could not have been better!

José Manuel Santos

2017-09-22T16:40:05+0000

Simplesmente fantástico para quem quer conhecer Portugal e Espanha e experimentar o que de melhor têm estes dois países para oferecer, a Catavino é o parceiro ideal para organizar aquela experiência especial para não mais esquecer.

Anna Gunn

2017-09-19T12:00:27+0000

The Catavino team is world class. A tour with them is guaranteed to be something that you won't forget. They show you a true picture of what goes on, busting myths about the wine and port industry to show you the real side of Douro. Their level of knowledge is incredible, and we had access to wine tasting, grape stomping and meet the faces behind the wine industry. I can't even begin to describe the amazing lunch at the farm, overlooking the most spectacular views that only the Douro provides - breath taking!! It is guaranteed to be filled with passion and love, leaving you with a yearning to come back time and time again. Can't recommend this enough.

Sara Scattarella White

2017-09-14T22:26:06+0000

My husband and I had a wonderful day on a private tour with Ryan throughout the Douro Valley. He is extremely knowledgeable and helped us learn to appreciate Port. Beyond the wonderful private tasting sessions, he also brought us to a delicious lunch at a local Portuguese restaurant. Throughout the entire day, he provided us with tips and recommendations for the remainder of our journey throughout Portugal. The whole day was the highlight of our trip! We would HIGHLY recommend it!

Andrea Devooght

2017-09-03T14:31:21+0000

Incredible experience in a beautiful city. Mariana was an amazing guide - we learned so much, sampled some amazing food, and had fun doing it. Two couples were with our 15- and 17-month-old boys and we never felt rushed or out of place. Highly recommend!

Kathryn Schutz

2017-06-30T11:32:25+0000

Ana arranged a trip for my client through Portugal. My client is a single woman traveling alone and she had the time of her life! I felt very good about having her in Catavino's hands. Thank you for introducing her to Portugal in such a wonderful manner.

Steve John

2017-02-09T04:40:53+0000

Geraldine da Luz

2016-12-24T04:52:52+0000

Nuno Caldeira

2016-11-25T11:53:47+0000

David Mulally

2016-08-22T06:42:40+0000

I can only second the comments written here. Catavino is highly professional and will stop at nothing to give you an incredible, unforgettable time. All the biggest highlights from my recent trip to Portugal and Spain were made possible by Catavino. I know how much work goes into it- thank you so much Ryan and team. I'd trust you with my holidays any time.

Marcie Schultz Eilers

2016-08-10T00:08:20+0000

We were part of the 2016 Harvest Tour and had the experience of a lifetime! The Douro Valley is breathtakingly beautiful and our guides were wonderful. Ryan and Gabriella must have called in all of their personal favors because we met and drank wine with many winemakers, a wine shop owner and tasted '72 port which Oscar Quevedo's grandfather had made. Doesn't get any more special than that! Of course, gourmet food at every meal as well. We'll be back!!

Miriam van Nie

2016-08-07T14:19:35+0000

When there were hiccups in the itinerary; Catavino was nothing but gracious. They understood what our visit meant to us & offered us fantastic guides & activities. We ooh'ed & aah'ed, ate & drank almost too well (!) & we laughed for days. Deep thanks.

Heiðrún Schnoes

2016-07-28T13:49:47+0000

Thank you for an amazing and unforgettable week!! Great itinerary, great tour guides - fun, original and unique experiences every day!

Louis Marmon

2016-07-11T20:26:42+0000

No enough words, even for a wordsmith like me, to say how wonderful it was spending time with Gabriella and Ryan. Our tour with Ryan as our guide to the Douro Valley was spectacular. Excellent wines, wonderful views, terrific people and a delightful lunch topped off with a lovely boat ride. Highly recommended!!

11:46 19 Sep 17

This team is first class, they are knowledgeable of all areas of wine, and the Douro. If you are looking for something to do when in Porto I cant recommend their tours enough - first class. Many places here say they offer the authentic version of Porto, but rarely do - these tours go into places that others don't, they bust the myths of wine, Port and give you the real insights, show you the faces behind the wine. The tours offered here give you something that is unique, filled with passion and love for this wonderful city and surrounding areas.

Anita Breland

13:51 19 Sep 17

Looking to enjoy a great excursion through some of the world's most beautiful vineyards? Our group's tour off the beaten path with Catavino was a carefree day of discovery in fine company, and with memorable food and wine. A big plus was an opportunity to spend time with a winemaker happy to share his family story, expertise and excellent wine. I cannot think of a better way to experience the authentic Douro!

11:23 04 Oct 17

Julie Dawn Fox

14:18 21 Sep 17

Just spent a wonderful day in the Douro wine region with the Catavino team and a local winemaker. We had breathtaking views of a side of the Douro that most visitors don't get to see, knowledgeable explanations of the grapes, wines and processes and of course, delicious table and port wines, some poured straight from the barrel. The highlight of the day was the chance to join the Purple Foot Club by treading grapes in stone tanks.

Flavio Bastos Amiel

09:53 19 Sep 17

Yesterday we had the chance to visit a few places in the Douro with Catavino. We had the chance to meet one very young producer (Oscar Quevedo: thanks!) who did a complete tour through one of his vineyards and educated us on the different types of grapes the Douro has to offer and how the wine in this winery is made. The highlight was a great food experience in the winery while staring at the amazing Douro landscape, while sipping whites, red and port wine from the same house. Thanks!!

Tom Fakler

09:26 15 Nov 17

Outstanding day trip from Porto with Catavino! We spent a day off the beaten path in the Douro wine region and its spectacular scenery. We visited a winery where the vintner gave us the most authentic and informative tour of the vineyards and wine cellar we have had. We tasted this year’s new wine and port from a 10,000-liter cask. We had a gourmet lunch with wines perfectly paired. Our tour was in the harvest season and we were able to participate in the traditional stomping of grapes in a granite lagar. It was a fun time for all! Catavino and team know the area and vintners well, and this made our day truly special.

15:35 15 Oct 17

My wife and I had a first rate experience touring the wine country in Portugal. Catavino Tours organized the trip for us and friends. The tour was organized down to the most specific details permitting us an experience unencumbered with worry or stress. Best of all, Catavino is extremely well versed in the wine business, the wine country and the people behind the wineries. As a result, we were treated to experiences and face to face interactions that we would never have had on our own or with someone less tied into the art of making wine.