Introduction

The tobacco plant Nicotiana tabacum is cultivated in different latitudes and in both temperate and tropical climates. Its cultivation is characterized by a large sensitivity to the quality of its environment. The black tobacco varieties, exceptionally cultivated at the end of cigar production, require a careful observance of the external conditions: the soil, temperature, humidity, sun light, wind, and the quality of the cultivators.

These peculiarities make tobacco culture a delicate affair, particularly if one wishes to respect the demands of quality that drive the production of a good cigar. A lot of care and attention are then necessary in order to fully meet the desires and satisfaction of the cigar smoker. The process of making a cigar can be divided into 3 phases: from grains to green leaves, from green leaves to brown leaves and from brown leaves to cigars.