CULINARY PORT

Culinary Port

A five-day passionate culinary journey into the world of the Douro, port wines and authentic Portuguese cuisine.

Roland has been travelling to and exploring the Douro region from Pinhao to Peso da Régua to Porto since 1993 and shares his profound expertise with professionals and private individuals, gourmets and gourmands about wines, port wines and culinary specialities with passion and profound expertise.

Prices & dates at the bottom of this page

The river & its valleys

Douro

The Douro rises in Spain and flows 900 km west to Porto, where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Only a third of its riverbed cuts through the rocky north of Portugal. With Roland, you will roam the Douro Valley from Porto to Pinhao and quickly realise that the journey is the destination. The ‘Douro’ (Alto Douro) wine-growing region, divided into the three sub-regions of Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo and Douro Superior, is the first and therefore oldest controlled designation of origin for wine. It was established in 1756 by the then Prime Minister Marques de Pombal. Protected from the Atlantic climate by the Serra do Morao and benefiting from unique geographical and climatic conditions, the wines produced here are among the most exceptional in the world in terms of style and structure.

breathtaking

ROUTE N222

The N222 national road is one of the most beautiful scenic routes in the world. It connects Vila Nova de Gaia with Almendra. We drive along this stunning panoramic road for 27 km between Peso da Regoa and Pinhao.

THE harbour city

Porto

Over two days and evenings, Roland will give you an insight into the history of Porto from a culinary and gastronomic perspective. From the Inquisition to Henry the Navigator and J.K. Rowling to the English and Northern European trading houses that still store their port wines in the lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia on the other side of the Douro, you will learn about exciting culinary and historical connections.

The Fifth Quarter Style

Cozinha autêntica

During our Culinary Camp, you will experience authentic Portuguese cuisine in all its colourful diversity. At the Quinta, we cook fresh fish and seafood from the Atlantic, Porco Pretu (Iberian black pork), beef, poultry and vegetables over an open wood fire by the pool. In the old town of Porto and the harbour district of Matosinhos, thanks to Roland's 30-year network, you will experience traditional cuisine far away from the tourist crowds.

to our recipes ...

history & production

portwine

... according to a Portuguese proverb, the first civic duty of a port wine is to be ‘red’ ... but there are also ‘white’ varieties. They are created in the heat of the Douro Valley and matured in the mist of Vila Nova de Gaia. Throughout the trip, you will gain a deep insight into the production of Ruby, Tawny & Co ... from the roots in the steep, stony Douro Valley to the chilled glass in the bar at the mouth of the Douro.

Cozinha portugesa autêntica

Ervedosa de Douro

Quinta de Sao José

The small family-run Quinta de Sao José is situated in a quiet and secluded location just above the banks of the Douro River near the village of Ervedosa de Douro. Here we celebrate authentic Portuguese cuisine and lifestyle on an open wood fire right by the pool.

Quinta de Sao José - "our camp"

staying overnight at Quinta de Sao José

CULINARY PORT

This trip is accompanied and organised by international wine and food edutainer and oenologist Roland Birr.

€2,450 per person all inclusive, unlimited food and drinks, airport transfer to Porto.

- own travel to Porto

We are happy to coordinate and book flights according to your wishes and specifications.

We deliberately keep the group sizes small, with a maximum of 12 participants per group. Minimum number of participants: 5 people. For up to 4 participants, we charge €2,600 per person.