Rows of young tobacco at sunrise in Condega
North of Estelí

Condega

Rocky ground, balanced leaf

A short drive north of Estelí, Condega's fields supply some of the most respected names in the business. Growers prize its leaf for a middle-range flavour that sits between Estelí's power and Jalapa's finesse.

What makes it special

Condega: rocky ground, mid-range flavour

North of Estelí, Condega's rocky soil gives a middle-range flavour. Leaf texture differs from Estelí, partly attributed to altitude.

Source: Cigar Aficionado

Who grows here

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