Habanensis

This varietal is the result of crossbreeding between Cuban Criollo and an endemic tobacco plant in Sumatra. It has between 8 and 9 pairs of leaves and is used mostly in Cuba for wrapper. Its seeds are throughout the cigar-making world to produce “Habano Wrapper.” 

Dominican Republic

Its seeds were imported from Cuba when both Cuba and the Dominican Republic were still Spanish colonies. Its transplantation in the DR allowed it to mutate, becoming a purely endemic plant. Olor has between 9 and 10 pairs of leaves; it is used for filler and binder and is characterised by its neutrality of flavour. It has helped create sub regional varieties such as Quin Diaz and Chago Diaz. 

Dominican Republic

Derived from Criollo Habanensis, the process that led to Criollo Piloto is similar to that of Olor: the seed was adopted in Dominican terroir for several decades, allowing the development of endemic characteristics and organoleptic patterns that differentiate it from Cuban Criollo. It has between 9 and 10 pairs of leaves and is mostly used as filler and binder. 

Dominican Republic

This a hybrid tobacco originally developed on the farm of San Vincente in the Vuelta Abajo; it is slightly less powerful than Piloto and more acidic. 

Mexico

Its seed is endemic to Veracuz, Mexico, however it has been used extensively in Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba where it has also been used for crosses. The plant is more delicate and susceptible to diseases and is characterised by a powerful flavour and richness in nicotine. 

Mexico

It is a varietal of Mexican origin characterised by a dark colour, rough texture, and resistant nature. It is used all over the world for binders and wrappers. It has between 9 and 10 pairs of leaves, which normally require at least three fermentations to achieve a high-quality tobacco. 

Brazil

Brazil’s most used varietal, Matafina is produced in the Recônavo area, from which other sub-varieties are derived (such as Mata Sul, Mara Sao Goncalo and Mata Norte). Although local producers have made widespread use of the leaf, at export level it is mainly used for wrappers and binders.

Brazil

Commonly known as the Maduro Brazil, it is a very strong and thick plant, characterised by a dark colour with sweet tones and intensity of flavour. It is used for “capotes” (binders) given its excellent combustion. It has approximately 15 pairs of leaves and has developed a special resistance to disease. 

Sumatra

It is one of the few non-American endemic varietals, characterised by its flavour, aromatic character, and resistance to damage. Its seeds are currently used for the production of wrappers in Indonesia, Ecuador, Cameroon, Mexico, the United States, Central America and the Caribbean. 

America

The current broadleaf varietal is a mutation of the Cuban seed that arrived in the United States of America in the 18th century, which has since developed its own identity. The characteristics of the terroir have allowed it to develop leaves of great size and strength.