Cigar structure
 Three types of leaf are blended to form the filler, or tripa, source of the rich flavours and aromas that immediately distinguish a Habano from the rest.
Volado: Light-flavoured leaf, especially valued for its combustibility – also known as Fortaleza 1 (Strength 1).
Seco: Medium-flavoured, the most important leaf for aroma - Fortaleza 2 (Strength 2).
Ligero: Full-flavoured, slow-burning for a touch of strength – Fortaleza 3 (Strength 3). |
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The binder, or capote, is the special leaf that wraps around the leaves of the filler, defining the shape of the cigar and perfecting its smoking quality. |
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The wrapper, or capa, is the exquisitely thin and supple leaf that forms the outer surface of the cigar.
The wrapper contributes little to the flavour of a Habano, but it stands as the ultimate symbol of the cigar’s perfection. | |
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