They were quick to respond to my inquiry and communicated with us throughout the process. Lisbon, the Duoro, Porto...all were fascinating. Hot is just a little too spicy for me! In another large basin/bucket add the white wine, the water, olive oil, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, paprika, “Massa de Pimentao,” minced garlic and salt. While we may have found and arranged a few of them on our own there's no way we would have found or been able to arrange them all. The cooking class was incredible! There is a team behind the scenes. Add comma separated list of ingredients to include in recipe. 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. Food in Portugal is a cause for celebration. 2 pounds chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled, 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped. we have been many exotic places and serious hikes. Ryan and his team of angels of Catavino created an absolute exceptional itinerary for our group of 10 from Minnesota. maybe the... read morewe are a regular group of experienced upscale travelers. They assist with hotels, transportation, tours. You will discover the “real” Douro and Porto, not the tourist version. We can't thank Ana, Ryan & Catavino enough for creating our custom itinerary that will be a great memory for a lifetime! read less - 9/14/2017, Ana arranged a trip for my client through Portugal. Wrapped the twine around the plate over and over. "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. ), 6 bay leaves (make sure they go in whole, since they’ll need to be removed before stuffing the meat into the casings), 1 or 2 ounces of red pepper flakes (depending on how much heat you want), 250 g. of “Massa de Pimentao” (You can buy this red pepper paste at most Portuguese supermarkets, Seabra’s offers it). He is extremely knowledgeable and helped us learn to appreciate Port. Although Ryan has a huge database of facts in his brain, he is also a treasure house of stories. From our... read moreRecently back from a Fall Harvest Wine & Food Tour in northern Portugal. Ask for William he was amazing as our guide. Thank you for introducing her to Portugal in such a wonderful manner. The sauce should remain reddish. Mexican Chorizo is RAW and crumbles when cooked. But Ryan Opaz is not all of Catavino. read less - 10/16/2017, Fantastic tour of the Portugal wine country organized and conducted by the Catavino team. Visit the traditional hole-in-the-wall bakeries famed for their... Ryan and his team are very humble. When there were hiccups in the itinerary; Catavino was nothing but gracious. We can't recommend them enough! 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. I also substituted the green peppers for red peppers. Ryan was a superb guide and our visits included intimate winery visits, lunch with the winemaker and a wonderful walking food tour in Porto. 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. Yesterday we had the chance to visit a few places in the Douro with Catavino. Highly recommend anyone looking to learn about Porto and Portugal through the history and cultural importance of important 5 drinks wine, coffee, tea,... read moreFantastic tour! When there were hiccups in the itinerary; Catavino was nothing but gracious. Excellent wines, wonderful views, terrific people and a delightful lunch topped off with a lovely boat ride. By the way, you can usually also buy Spanish chorizo at these Portuguese shops. Beyond the wonderful private tasting sessions, he also brought us to a delicious lunch at a local Portuguese restaurant. Wonderful winery visits including lunch with winemakers and a wonderful introduction... We loved our multi-day tour with Ryan at Catavino. Lisbon, the Duoro, Porto...all were fascinating. We'll be back!! Highly recommended!! Being part portuguese it's almost a staple at any family function. Recently back from a Fall Harvest Wine & Food Tour in northern Portugal. Tons of fun and very interesting. Ryan and his team of angels of Catavino created an absolute exceptional itinerary for our group of 10 from Minnesota. So glad we decided to work with them and didn't try to save a couple bucks and do this trip DIY. I'm going through withdrawal and plan to go back with the whole family in the near future. Thank you Catavino. Ryan and his teams services were more than worth every penny we spent. read less - 8/10/2016, When there were hiccups in the itinerary; Catavino was nothing but gracious. read less - 8/07/2016, Thank you for an amazing and unforgettable week!! At every stop we were met by friendly, professional drivers, wonderful private English speaking tour guides, great 4 & 5 star hotels and of course amazing food and wine. Highly recommend anyone looking to learn about Porto and Portugal through the history and cultural importance of important 5 drinks wine, coffee, tea, port and beer.