Casdagli Villa Corona Gorda

Product Summary

The Casdagli Villa Corona Gorda, with its classic 5 5/8 × 46 Corona Gorda proportions, continues the Villa Casdagli series' ultimate replication of the Cuban bespoke tradition of the 1990s. The deep amber Ecuador Habano wrapper is glossy and translucent, encasing top-quality tobacco leaves from Ecuador, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, and Peru. Through rigorous mejorado secondary fermentation, it boasts an elegant structure and distinct layers, making it the most balanced size in the series and ideal for everyday premium enjoyment.

Main Specifications

• Dimensions: 5 5/8 × 46 (Corona Gorda)

• Eggplant wrapper: Ecuador Habano

• Eggplant liner: Ecuador

• Eggplant core: Ecuador, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Peru

Flavor characteristics

The opening section features refreshing notes of cedar, cream, and a touch of white pepper; the middle section gradually unfolds with warm layers of roasted almonds, light caramel, and cocoa powder; and the closing section concludes with dark chocolate, oak, and delicate mineral notes, resulting in a smooth transition and a long, clean finish.

Origin and wrapper information

Produced under the personal supervision of Jeremy Casdagli at the Tabacos de Costa Rica factory in Costa Rica, all tobacco leaves undergo a secondary fermentation process in mejorado for 2–4 months. The wrapper is sourced from the top-grade Habano harvest in Ecuador, ensuring ample oil content and even burning. The Corona Gorda's 46 ring gauge and length ratio perfectly replicate the classic Cuban custom from the 1990s, achieving an optimal balance of flavor intensity and elegance in every puff.

Villa Casdagli Series Tips

The Villa Casdagli collection is inspired by Jeremy Casdagli's ancestral home in Cairo, "Villa Casdagli"—a Neo-Renaissance building constructed in 1910, where the family has hosted cigar enthusiasts worldwide since the 1990s, offering a truly bespoke Cuban experience. This collection meticulously replicates the original recipe and process, with all tobacco leaves undergoing a second fermentation (mejorado) to recreate the purest balance and complexity of Havana's golden age.

Reasons for recommendation

Cigar Journal named it "Best Non-Cuban Corona Gorda" in 2023, praising its "46 ring gauge that perfectly showcases the layers of cream, cedar, and cocoa." Halfwheel commented, "With a straight burn and snow-white ash, it's the closest regular line product on the market to the bespoke Cuban flavor of the 1990s." The Villa Corona Gorda is the most popular size in the series, suitable for discerning connoisseurs who appreciate elegant proportions and deep flavors, and also an ideal choice for everyday luxury.