Montecristo L’Esprit “Le Crépuscule” and the Montecristo L’Esprit wine collection are introduced to the Portuguese market during the VI Empor Habanos Moments

Empor S.A., the exclusive distributor of Habanos in Portugal, held the sixth edition of Empor Habanos Moments on March 5th, 2026, a professional gathering designed for the country’s Casas del Habano, Habanos Specialists, Habanos Points, Habanos Terrace, and Habanos Lounge establishments.

The event took place at Empor S.A.’s facilities, and was dedicated to the Montecristo brand, one of the most renowned within the Habanos portfolio. The opening session was led by Pedro Rocha, General Director, and Luis Javier Bosch, Commercial Director of Empor S.A., who welcomed attendees and outlined the strategic concepts of the Habanos specialization program, detailing its requirements, competitive advantages, and market outlook for Portugal.

The highlight of the day was the presentation of the Montecristo L’Esprit “Le Crépuscule,” part of a collection of humidors featuring exclusive vitolas bearing the same name as the collection. Montecristo L’Esprit Le Crépuscule is a limited-edition humidor containing 50 exclusive Habanos in the factory name Preciosos (50 ring gauge x 145 mm length). With a worldwide production limited to 200 numbered units. It represents a highly valuable collector’s item for aficionados and connoisseurs.

This humidor, created by S.T. Dupont in collaboration with Habanos, S.A., to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the historic French maison, draws inspiration from the novel The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. Its design evokes twilight as a symbol of transformation and rebirth, expressed through a vibrant and sophisticated color palette that merges tradition, innovation, and exclusivity.

The event also served as the official ceremony for awarding certificates accrediting retail outlets within the Habanos specialization channel for the current year, recognizing their dedication, commitment, and excellence. Guests enjoyed a refined dinner with a menu specially designed for the occasion, accompanied by premium beverages including Gonzalez Byass Alegra de Beronia Rosé 2023, and Cava Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay–Pinot, as well as the Montecristo L’Esprit wines that starred throughout the evening alongside the magnificent Montecristo Habanos.

During the evening, guests sampled the acclaimed and highly regarded Montecristo No. 4 (42 ring gauge x 129 mm length) and Montecristo No. 2 (52 ring gauge x 156 mm length), paired with wines from the Montecristo L’Esprit Collection, created in collaboration with Domaine Lafage wineries.

The Montecristo L’Esprit wine collection comprises three wines sourced from three distinct and singular plots located in the heart of France’s Roussillon region. Each bottle, like the humidors, was created drawing inspiration from the symbolic narrative of the Montecristo universe and the three defining life stages of Edmond Dantès in Alexandre Dumas’ novel: Twilight (Le Crépuscule), Night (La Nuit), and Dawn (L’Aurore).

Another highlight of the evening was the presentation of the cigarillos Cohiba Wide Short (12.5 x 100 mm length) by Promocigar S.L. Cohiba Wide Short emerges as a natural evolution of the short format, which has achieved notable success since its launch in 2016, reinforcing its commitment to innovation by offering a longer and more intense experience for new consumers, and discerning premium cigarillo enthusiasts.

Through initiatives such as this, Empor S.A. reaffirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with its clients and continuing to promote exclusive experiences centered around the world of the Habano in Portugal.