The VegaFina Fortaleza 2 Reposado 10 Años is a limited edition of the brand, produced in the Dominican Republic at Tabacalera de Garcia. As indicated by the name, the product has been aging after it was rolled for ten years in the factory’s cellar.
It is made in a single size, slightly larger than a regular Robusto, packaged in 3930 boxes of ten cigars. The cigar is distributed worldwide except for the US market.
The cigar is rolled in a shiny Colorado Maduro wrapper with brown reflections. It is relatively smooth to the touch, with not very evident veins. The filling is uniform, and the overall construction is great. In addition to the brand’s classic ring, another adorns the foot of the cigar, also covering the foot.
- Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
- Size: 54 x 140 mm (5 1/2″)
- Wrapper: Criollo (Mexico)
- Binder: Cibao Valley (Dominican Republic)
- Filler: Cibao Valley (Dominican Republic)
- Price: $ – | € 9
VegaFina Fortaleza 2 Reposado 10 Años: fine wood and white pepper notes are perceptible in the cold draw.
Once the cigar is lit, the smoke in the mouth is sweet, with a sapid nuance. The smoke itself is also very creamy, almost chewy. It expresses notes of wood, nuts, and a nuance of cellulose. Strength is light (1/5).
In the central section, the initial sapidity becomes equal to the sweetness. Alongside the aroma of wood and cellulose, an earthy note appears. The strength becomes medium-light (2/5).
Among the aromas, earth is the most pronounced in the last third, followed by wood, cellulose, and hints of citrus, which are added in the finale. Strength increases, becoming medium (3/5)
Overall, the VegaFina Fortaleza 2 Reposado 10 Años is a perfectly balanced cigar. The flavor profile is not very broad in number, but qualitatively, the aromas are well-defined and also supported by a strength that acts as the proper support. The creaminess offered is excellent.