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for high quality and limited edition cigars, and production by machine. In the production by hand, a cigar roller known as "sigaraia" produces up to 520 cigars per day. After rolling, the cigars are air-dried in an aging chamber. Depending on the duration of maturation, different qualities result. The cigars are placed in ventilated cells with controlled humidity levels. The aging period varies depending on the type of cigar. Some of the high-quality
Toscano cigars are hand-rolled such as the Toscano Il Moro, Toscano Il Presidente, Toscano Originale.
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valves for moisture regulation. Temperature regulation is controlled through the increase or decrease of wood fire. This whole process ensures that the
Kentucky tobacco is completely cured. The tobacco, which is used as filler, is a blend of Italian traditionally-grown Kentucky and North American Kentucky. The flavored Toscanello cigars use a filler blend of Italian, South American, and Far East Kentucky tobacco.
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Toscanello cigars are produced due to the popular custom of smoking Toscano cigars cut in half in Italy. Toscanello Garibaldi, Toscanello, and Toscanello Speciale are halves of Toscano Garibaldi, Toscano Classico, and Toscano Antico respectively. There is the Aroma series: Anice, Caffe, Fondente,
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Toscano cigars have a typical elliptical shape, similar to the "Perfecto" shape of a Caribbean cigar. Most Toscano cigars are between the length of 150 to 160 mm (5.9 to 6.3 in), with the exception of Il Moro which has an average length of 230 mm (9.1 in). The Toscanello cigar
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Caribbean cigars, where a binder is rolled around the filler tobacco before the wrapper tobacco covers it over, the Toscano cigar is made by rolling the filler tobacco with only the wrapper tobacco (without any binder). The production of cigars then continues on two lines: production by hand
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Toscano cigar has an uneven, sometimes lumpy, surface, with noticeable ribs of the wrapping leaves. By the absence of a sub-band, and its processing not requiring shaping, these irregularities in structure are more evident in hand-rolled cigars and are seen as characteristics of the
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Toscano cigar has a characteristic elliptical shape with truncated ends that have a smaller diameter than the central part (belly). The diameter of the cigar varies depending on the type of Toscano, from 13–16.5 mm. However, after a period of time, the thickness of certain types of cigars
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which means they do not have to be stored in a humidor. It is very much different from the
Caribbean cigars which will dry up and crack if not stored in a humidor. The Kentucky tobacco is not hygroscopic after undergoing special fermentation and can be stored for years at room temperature without
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The tobacco leaves first undergo a type of wet fermentation, in which they are moistened and flame-cured in ovens fueled by oak and beech woods for a total of 15 to 20 days. During this stage, the leaves are arranged neatly onto strings in special cells equipped with a "Stendaggio" system and air
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Toscano Il Moro, handmade in limited quantities every year, is the only
Toscano cigar which has its individual wooden packaging box. It is the most exclusive Toscano cigar and usually sold at a premium price. Other handmade Toscano cigars include Toscano Originale, Toscano Originale 150, Toscano
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Toscano cigars have a high nicotine proportion. The varieties marketed may be marked by strength, sweetness and flavor. In the Toscano range, Toscano ExtraVecchio is said to be strong and determined. The Toscano production is characterized by purity and persistence of flavor.
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The Toscano cigar is not a typical cigar as the Kentucky tobacco used in making it is generally a pipe tobacco. Kentucky tobacco is cultivated in various regions of Italy, such as
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Traditionally, they are not smoked as a whole, but cut in the middle. They are considered dry cigars or
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