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Douro Valley Wine Tours

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There are many reasons to fall in love with the Douro Valley, but its unspoiled beauty and vertiginous terraced vineyards are by far at the top of the list. The Douro Valley also happens to be a must-visit for the wine-curious or wine connoisseur. Winemaking is a labor of love anywhere in the world, but … Douro Valley Wine Tours Read More &#...

Catavino 383 days ago

Hotels in Douro Valley

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Though internationally celebrated for its wines, the Douro Valley is equally acclaimed for its dramatic views, regional gastronomy and generous locals who love nothing more than to share a conversation. If youre planning a trip to the Douro Valley Portugal, weve taken away some of the planning for you. Below, youll find our selection of … Ho...

Catavino 383 days ago

Douro Valley Wine Region

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Having lived and worked in Portugal for over 20 years, it would be impossible for us to favor one particular region, as the entire country is worth exploring. That being said, if you love Port wine, or are interested in visiting its birthplace, then you must tour the Douro Valley. The Douro Valley is not … Douro Valley Wine Region Read More ...

Catavino 397 days ago

Stay in Porto or Douro Valley to visit the Wine Region?

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If you are planning to stay in Porto or Douro Valley to visit Portugal's wine regions, we've gathered some key information to help you. If you're a night owl and appreciatetrendy restaurants, nightclubs, cocktail bars and wine bistros, we suggest youstay in the city of Porto. Porto has gone through an incredible revitalization over the … Sta...

Catavino 399 days ago

Getting to the Douro Valley from Porto and Lisbon

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Getting to the Douro Valley from Porto and Lisbon is actually quite simple. Besides being the main producer of Portugals famous Port Wine and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Douro Valley is home to an exquisite landscape created by years of traditional viticulture practices and is a must for all travelers. People travel from around … Getting t...

Catavino 402 days ago

Douro Valley: What is and why is it worth visiting?

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Of all the hidden European gems, Portugals Douro Valley is simply one of the finest. It could very well be one of Europes most charming wine regions. The incredibly scenic Douro Valley has been producing wine for nearly 2,000 years. Its no wonder it is considered one of the most significant historic wine regions. The … Douro Valley: What is ...

Catavino 406 days ago

Interview with Simon Woolf Foot Trodden co-author

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I first met Simon in 2011 at the European Wine Bloggers Conference. We were in northern Italy on the post-trip when both Simon and I had our first experience meeting Sandi Skerk. For Simon, it was life-changing and eventually led to his award-winning book "Amber Revolution." Over the years that followed, Simon and I formed a fast and furious friend...

Catavino 1111 days ago

Foot Trodden Portugal & the wines that time forgot

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I was a wide-eyed 27 years old with a half-decade of wine retail under my belt when I first stepped onto Portuguese soil. Due to close family ties, I was deeply curious about Portuguese wine but knew relatively little beyond the odd bottle of Port sipped over the holidays or during work tastings. This all changed after our three-week stint of trekk...

Catavino 1125 days ago

Comprehensive Guide to Visiting Portugals UNESCO Heritage Sites

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Gorgeous nature, rich history and an incredible wealth amassed during the medieval and colonial times have nurtured the existence of 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites throughout Portugal. Ratified and put into effect in 1975, the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage administered by UNESCO, has been fundamenta...

Catavino 1190 days ago

Apple Pie and Tawny Port

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One of my favorite parts of growing up was visiting my grandmother's house in Northern Minnesota. At some point during my stay, she would serve up a freshly baked cookie, bar or slice of homemade pie made from home grown fruits and berries directly from their garden. In the USA, we have a saying, as American as apple pie which basically applies to ...

Catavino 1307 days ago

Five Reasons to Taste Wine with a Pro

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Ever wondered why some wines have leathery aromas while others some cinnamon notes? Or why some Chardonnays are said to be buttery while others crisp and linear? And do organic wines taste different from non-organic wines? When it comes to wine tasting, the best people to taste with are the professionals. Why? Because they are in contact with this ...

Catavino 1656 days ago

Portuguese Wine Tastings in Porto

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Portugal is on the top of everyones vacation list: beautiful sandy beaches and fabulous weather, the worlds best seafood and singular gastronomy, cities like Lisbon and Porto with that old-world charm, and some of the friendliest people on the planet! But did you know that Portugal is the destination for wine lovers and wine nerds? While the world ...

Catavino 1659 days ago

Portuguese wine tastings at theLAB in Porto!

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Catavino's new space in the heart of Porto called, theLAB, will now be hosting wine tastings! Today, we're launching two fabulous tastings worthy of checking out: Introduction to Portuguese Wine Tasting and Portuguese: Organic and Natural Wine Tasting. The first tasting is an introduction to Portuguese wine, top to tail! If you're coming to Porto, ...

Catavino 1776 days ago

The Ultimate Port Wine Infographic

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Since our very first visit to Portugal in 2003, we've had a deep and lasting love for Port wine. It's almost impossible not to when seated cozily next to a fire with an rich and satisfying glass of Vintage port, or even beach side with a White port and tonic. Yet grasping its depth, diversity and complexity has been a challenge at best. Having an u...

Catavino 1816 days ago

Catavinos new space! Welcome to theLAB

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After 15 years of living in Iberia, we can look back with pride at a very long and satisfying list of adventures, experiences, and travels. We've soared all over Europe to taste homemade foods in the comfort of people's homes, old wines in even older cellars, swanky bars in the limelight of the cities, and everything in between. It's been amazing, ...

Catavino 1825 days ago

The Ultimate Christmas Gift from Michelin Star Chef Jose Avillez

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Having a Michelin star chef write the foreword of your book is tremendously gratifying. But on top of the prestige, what makes Chef Jose Avillezs contribution so meaningful to us is his dedication to unraveling Portugals food culture to the world. In Porto: Stories from Portugals Historic Bolho Market we share his mission. We get … The Ultim...

Catavino 1936 days ago

The Ultimate Guide to Recording Grandmother Recipes

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Wrangling recipes from grandmas isnt a pursuit for the thin-skinned. Ask for exact quantities, measurements, times Basically everything you need for a recipe to work, and chances are, youll get a touch of this, a sprinkle of that, and a whole lot of furrowed brows, back talk, pity, groans, moansall of the ingredients thatll make you want to abort y...

Catavino 2044 days ago

Portos Historic Fresh Food Market: Bolho

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Why doesnt the Lovers Handkerchief embroidery get old in Portugal? Whats so magical about these folkloric motifs, slapped on everything imaginable and sold in every airport, souvenir shop and roadside rest stop? It stirs the soul Traditionally they were embroidered by the unabashed women of Minho as a declaration of their love to a desired fianc, p...

Catavino 2050 days ago

Photographing Portugal: Where to capture fantastic photos in Northern Portugal

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Portugal is renowned for its stunning coastal landscapes and kind, engaging people; which is much of the reason why Portugal continuously ranks as one of the top tourism destinations in Europe. That said, what many people haven't experienced is the rustic interior of Portugal, where villages are hidden among the folds of terraced mountains, and whe...

Catavino 2132 days ago

Discover Jewish Heritage throughout Portugal and Spain

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Orange trees scent a patio in Lisbons ancient Alfama neighborhood. Cilantro is used to season a seafood stew, made just like this for over a thousand years. Sausage made with bread stuffing hangs in a smokehouse and its true origin is hidden. A cook fries tiny fish in olive oil, unaware of the stories that belie this humble dish. Almond blossoms bl...

Catavino 2147 days ago

Beija-Flor: Beautiful Handmade Portuguese Crafts in Porto

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There's a reason why Porto has become a shopping haven for those seeking out talented Portuguese artists and designers, they're phenomenal at what they do. The Portuguese are not only passionate about their terra, but they use it to inspire their work in an organic,relaxed and charming Latin aesthetic, drawing from the rich visual vocabulary and br...

Catavino 2189 days ago

Chef Jos Pizarros Top Foodie Tips for Spain

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With a focus on simple, authentic Spanish cuisine, Chef Jos Pizarro has been at the forefront of bringing both traditional and innovative tapas to London. With three successful restaurants across the city, author of several Spanish cookbooks, and a regular on morning television shows, his career has taken him a long way from his farming background ...

Catavino 2209 days ago

Top Tips to Eating Incredible Seafood in Porto

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If you snake along the river to the bustling seaside town of Matosinhos, you'll encounter one of our favorite restaurants on the planet, O Gaveto. Run by Joao Carlos Silva and his family, this restaurant is not only part of the cultural fabric of Porto, but sells some of the best fish and seafood in the North of Portugal. If you're in the vicinity,...

Catavino 2281 days ago

The Undiscovered Sights, Sounds and Flavors of Portugal

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Gail Aguiar is by far, one of the most prolific travel bloggers in Portugal, which is why we're so keen to feature her! Filipino by birth, Gail has spent most of her life traveling, working and exploring the world; hence her insight comes from a place of deep wisdom and experience. Today, she joins us fromPorto, where she's offering up a series of ...

Catavino 2287 days ago

Tips on what to Eat, Drink and Savor in Spain

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Sam Zucker is far from a Spanish native, but his passion and dedication to Spain has been profound. For years, he's written on Catavino, not only infusing his writing with his love of food and wine, but for discovering the undiscovered nooks and crannies of Spain. (header photo by Sam Zucker) Sam Zuckers Top 5 Tips for Spain and Barcelona Barcelona...

Catavino 2294 days ago

Portuguese Wine Week Minnesota Interview with Jason Kallsen

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Jason Kallsen is a force of naturein the Twin Cities wine scene with his wine education company Twin Cities Wine Education. Our relationship withJason goes back many, many years to when hesold wine to Ryan as the Manager of a wine shop in Minnetonka, Minnesota. And despite an overseas move, and a decade in passing, their friendship continued to blo...

Catavino 2409 days ago

Hacked By Bordoo1

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Catavino 2506 days ago

The Jesuta You Sassy Portuguese Pastry You!

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A few years ago, I was dining sozinho (alone) in a small neighborhood cafe in Porto when I caught sight of this gorgeous pastry in the display case. With crispy folds of puff pastry piled high under a hard, sugary crust of perfection, I thought "damn girl, you need that!" But what looked like a small dainty pastry wasn't decorousin the least! Even ...

Catavino 2547 days ago

Your Ultimate Guide to Camellias in Porto

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In the North of Portugal, parks radiate green under rain filled winter skies. Moss gently spreads along ancient stone walls, vines creep up porcelain tiles asCamellia trees burstin red, pinks and whites. It's mesmerizing, beautiful and absolutely worthseeing for yourself! Camellias, however, didn't originate in Portugal, like the cork oak or lavend...

Catavino 2614 days ago

We Wrote a Book!!

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It has been a long hard road, full of ups and downs, but today we are incredibly excited to announce that Catavino's first book, The Undiscovered Food Stories of Northern Portugal, is finished. Sonia, Ryan and I are a bit tired, but we're extremely thrilled that we have finally reached the end […]

Catavino 2671 days ago

How are Women Uniting Portugal through Wine?

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If I say fire fighter, what gender pops into your head? Doctor? Nurse? Taxi driver? Construction worker? Beautician? Historically, many of these professions were predominately occupied by one gender, but not both. In today's world, there are very few professions that are solely occupied by either men or women. Unfortunately […]

Catavino 2679 days ago

Portuguese Alheira: A Garlicky Bread and Game Sausage

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“If this was my avó making sausage, she’d string it up in the cellar. I don’t know if she smoked it first, or if it was just dried that way, but her sausage was always amazing!” said my Portuguese husband after a morning of homemade alheira production, which was a first […]

Catavino 2720 days ago

New Portuguese Cookbook Brings Unexpected Recipes to the Table

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Today, if you want to start a website called portuguesecooking.com — good luck! Ana Patuleia Ortins has owned it since 1997, just a year before Google was founded. For decades, Ana has been spreading the gospel about Portuguese food. Author of Portuguese Homestyle Cooking, she’s a pioneer in cookbooks written […]

Catavino 2723 days ago

Recipe: Broa de Avintes

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In every country across southern Europe, you’ll find bread, but none so dedicated as the Portuguese. Each table in every home and restaurant has an assorted basket of Portuguese bread to choose from. Flaky crusted pão with soft chewy interiors are perfect for smearing pate or butter, while dense softly […]

Catavino 2727 days ago

Why is Porto Overtaking Paris for Shopping and Design

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Chadner Navarro recently published a fantastic article in Bloomberg As highlighting why Porto is surpassing Paris as "the" shopping capital of Europe. There's a good reason for it. Porto isn't just an architectural wonder, with its technicolored tiles and vaulting domes, it's a hotbed of creativity! Just hang out at a […]...

Catavino 2735 days ago

The Undiscovered Sweetness of Portuguese Honey

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When people think of Portugal, rarely do they think of its rich honey culture. Perfectly grilled fish, sumptuous breads and diverse wines are commonly touted as "must try Portuguese foods", but rarely does honey get any play. It should, because Portuguese honey is not only delectable but isAs used in heaps […]

Catavino 2741 days ago

Celebrate Port Wine Day in Porto!

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Now that autumn is upon us, there's really no reason why you shouldn't be cracking open a Port wine to celebrate the season. It warms the body when the winter chill seeps in. It's versatile and perfectly suited for any conversation ranging from deforestation to the proliferation of sloths as […]

Catavino 2751 days ago

Recipe: Portuguese Pasteis de Bacalhau

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It's said that the Portuguese have enoughAs bacalhauAs (dried salted cod) recipes to create a differentAs dish for every day of the year!As Though possibly a touch farfetched, it has heaps of tasty culinary applications. In Portugal, fresh cod is tough to come by, but bacalhau is ubiquitous!As That said, it must be prepared in […]

Catavino 2800 days ago

How I became a Knight of the Port Wine Brotherhood

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Recently, I was enthroned into the Confraria do Vinho do Porto (Port Wine Brotherhood) as a Cavaleiro (Knight) in "recognition for my dedication and service to Port Wine." Understandably, I was incredibly honored, but my invitation also came with several questions as to what exactly occurred. For this reason, I wanted to share a […]...

Catavino 2806 days ago

Portuguese Dessert Recipe: P?o-de-L?

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There are several ways to learn about a country and its people. While some choose to expand their knowledge through books, others decide to visit in person. I was zealous and did both before and since moving to Portugal, but I believe the base of this country rests in its […]

Catavino 2821 days ago

How Adventurous of a Spanish Foodie are You? Take the Quiz!

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When daydreaming of white sandy?beaches, of sultry Flamengo dancers and rolling Spanish vineyards, do you also conjure up images of braised cow's tongue?or hairy pig's ear?when visiting Spain? No? Maybe you should, because if there's one thing that Spain does unprecedentedly well it's?to use the entire, and we do mean […]...

Catavino 2827 days ago

4 Must Eat Sandwiches of Porto!

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For me, the sandwich is the pinnacle of the food pyramid. Sure I love fine dining, a good seafood feast, or a perfectly prepared piece of roasted meat; but in the end, I will always long for the great sandwich. When you have 2 slices of the perfect rustic bread […]

Catavino 2842 days ago

5 Must Visit Wine Shops in Lisbon

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Several years ago, I would frequently visit a?delightful independent wine shop, sandwiched between a bakery and a cheese store, during my evening commute from university. Unable to differentiate between a Chardonnay and a Champagne, it made for a fabulous break from my law studies, as well as a kickstart to […]

Catavino 2849 days ago

Top 10 neighborhoods to visit while in Barcelona

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Barcelona may seem large and daunting at first approach,?with its maze of windy cobbled alleyways;?but after awhile, it suddenly feels like home. Streets untangle into a patterned network?and neighborhoods (barrios) that once seemed remote are just a short walk away. From the Medieval and Roman history of the Ciutat Vella, […]

Catavino 2863 days ago

Recipe: Portuguese Molho de Leit?o

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The scent of roasted meat is common when roaming around Portugal, but in the center of the country that rich, invitin aroma?is almost always from leit?o assado. Leit?o, or suckling pig, is considered to be one of the richest of Portuguese delicacies, a wonder even. With tender, juicy meat and?perfectly […]

Catavino 2887 days ago

TOP TIPS: How To Eat Your Way Around Valencia

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Editor's Note: Travel writer and fanatical foodie Jaillan Yehia explores Valencia on foot looking for the best tasty treats you can put in your mouth, whatever your mood.?Here are her picks ? Having fallen in love with Valencia on a previous visit, I already knew the culinary scene would be […]

Catavino 2891 days ago

Barry Hatton: 5 Historical events to understand the Portuguese

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Editor's Note: Several months ago, we stumbled upon Barry Hatton's book,??The Portuguese: A Modern History," and found ourselves captivated. Very few books cover Portuguese culture and history in English, and of those that do, even fewer?bring to the light the incredible successes and struggles that plague the nation. As an […]...

Catavino 2895 days ago

The Disruptive Diva of Portuguese Jewelry

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Editor's Note:?Meet Sofia Henriques, the stunning?jewelry maker behind the limited edition pieces of?SHAMA. After stalking her on various social sites, mesmerized by her work – including her Disruptive Diva necklace – I eventually sweet-talked her into lunch?at Chef Kiko's?A?Cevicheria in downtown Lisbon where we spent the better part o...

Catavino 2898 days ago

Portuguese Recipe: Sardine P?t?

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If you were to wander through the cobblestone streets of Porto in search of something to fill your grumbling belly, this would be the perfect city to get lost in. Known for its love of food, from wholly nutritious to downright gluttonous, Porto has been quietly working to maintain the […]

Catavino 2911 days ago

Discovering Irresistible Portuguese Wines ? Simplesmente Vinho

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If you visit Porto in the last week of February, be prepared to get wet ? drenched even, as the rainy season can be almost tropical in its intensity. Metaphorically, you'll also get drenched in wine, as the city hosts not just the huge Essencia do Vinho fair, but an […]

Catavino 2918 days ago
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