{"id":71722,"date":"2024-09-30T13:51:06","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T11:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/?p=71722"},"modified":"2026-07-24T18:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:56:25","slug":"feria-del-tabaco-24-cigars-without-cellophane-a-look-at-aganorsa-leaf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/en\/feria-del-tabaco-24-zigarren-ohne-cellophan-ein-blick-auf-aganorsa-leaf\/","title":{"rendered":"Feria del Tabaco 24: Cigars without cellophane? A look at Aganorsa Leaf"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I'm standing here at the stand of The Royal Cigar Company from Basel and we have an exciting topic: Aganorsa Leaf. \u00abDominik, I'd like to start right away with a provocative question: The largest tobacco producer in Nicaragua is of course Plasencia, isn't it?\u00bb Dominik grins. \u201eNope, completely wrong.\u201c -\u00abExcuse me?\u00bb I ask in surprise.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">5<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-die-dominanz-von-aganorsa-leaf-der-grosste-tabakproduzent-nicaraguas\" data-level=\"2\">The dominance of Aganorsa Leaf: Nicaragua's largest tobacco producer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-vom-tabakproduzenten-zur-zigarrenmarke-jetzt-auch-in-der-schweiz\" data-level=\"2\">From tobacco producer to cigar brand - now also in Switzerland<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ohne-cellophan-mit-pergamentbandchen-aganorsa-leaf-aniversario-im-detail\" data-level=\"2\">Without cellophane, with parchment ribbon: Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario in detail<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-was-meinst-du-dazu\" data-level=\"2\">What do you think?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ressourcen-zum-thema\" data-level=\"2\">Resources on the topic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fdt_header_WEB.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fdt_header_WEB.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fdt_header_WEB-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/fdt_header_WEB-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A unique in-house exhibition in Zurich: MANUEL'S brings cigar importers and aficionados together for two enjoyable days at its Feria del Tabaco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MANUEL'S Feria del Tabaco in Zurich invites cigar lovers to discover the world of cigars at an exclusive in-house exhibition. Numerous cigar importers present their treasures over two days - an event that takes place directly after InterTabac every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-die-dominanz-von-aganorsa-leaf-der-grosste-tabakproduzent-nicaraguas\">The dominance of Aganorsa Leaf: Nicaragua's largest tobacco producer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dominik explains to me: \u00abIt would be Plasencia if we included Honduras with Nicaragua. But if we only talk about Nicaragua, then Aganorsa Leaf is the biggest producer. Plasencia is one of the biggest, but Aganorsa Leaf dominates Nicaragua alone.\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cigar_company_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cigar_company_2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cigar_company_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cigar_company_2-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dominik Mezzomo: \u201eEveryone wants this tobacco!\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00abAh, I didn't know that. And Aganorsa Leaf hasn't been around that long as a tobacco producer, right?\u00bb - \u00abExactly, they're relatively new to the business. Aganorsa has been producing tobacco since 1997, mainly raw tobacco, which they sell to other cigar manufacturers. This tobacco is in high demand - it's rare, even though Aganorsa is the biggest producer. Everyone wants this tobacco! That's how Eduardo Fernandez, the founder of Aganorsa, got started.\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vom-tabakproduzenten-zur-zigarrenmarke-jetzt-auch-in-der-schweiz\">From tobacco producer to cigar brand - now also in Switzerland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00abAnd now they also have their own brand of cigars, Aganorsa Leaf Nicaragua. What can you tell us about it?\u00bb I ask. \u00abYes, Eduardo Fernandez, one of the richest people in Nicaragua, thought: if we produce so much tobacco, why not cigars too? So he bought his own cigar factory. Aganorsa Leaf has been on the market as a brand for end consumers since 2018 - first in the USA and since this year also in Europe, including Switzerland.\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cigar_company_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cigar_company_3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cigar_company_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cigar_company_3-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00abHow many different Aganorsa Leaf lines are there in Switzerland?\u00bb I ask curiously. \u00abStrictly speaking, there are two main lines,\u00bb says Dominik. \u00abThe Validacion and the Aniversario. Both lines have sub-lines.\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00abIs there anything else special you should know about these cigars?\u00bb I want to know. -\u00abYes, they are classic, non-flavoured cigars. The cigars are also very attractively priced: at Validacion, the Gran Robusto from the Aniversario line costs 13.50 francs. That is an excellent price for the quality. I recommend everyone to simply try them and form their own opinion.\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ohne-cellophan-mit-pergamentbandchen-aganorsa-leaf-aniversario-im-detail\">Without cellophane, with parchment ribbon: Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario in detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00abI noticed something else: The cigars in the Aniversario line come without cellophane. Is that only the case at the trade fair or in general?\u00bb I ask. Dominik shakes his head. \u00abNo, that's generally the case. I'm a strong advocate of cellophane for every cigar. But the Aniversario comes with a velvet band and parchment-like protection instead. This protects the cigar mechanically and also provides some moisture barrier.\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:1em\">These insights into the world of Aganorsa Leaf bring our conversation to a close - there's only one thing left to do: try it for yourself and make up your own mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-was-meinst-du-dazu\">What do you think?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/de\/forum\/topic\/feria-del-tabaco-24-zigarren-ohne-cellophan-ein-blick-auf-aganorsa-leaf\/\">We look forward to your opinion - discuss this blog post with us in the forum!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feria_del_tobac0_24_stock_7.jpg\" alt=\"Impression of the Feria del Tabaco 2024 at MANUEL&#039;S.\" class=\"wp-image-71731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feria_del_tobac0_24_stock_7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feria_del_tobac0_24_stock_7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/feria_del_tobac0_24_stock_7-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Impression of the Feria del Tabaco 2024 at MANUEL'S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos: Alexa Moram (MANUEL'S) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ressourcen-zum-thema\">Resources on the topic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manuels.ch\/fdt2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MANUEL'S Feria del Tabaco 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73395\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;width:359px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279.jpg 472w, https:\/\/www.zigarren.zone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/vasilij_100_csf54279-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>More smoke. 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