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How Maduro Wrappers Are Made Maduro is not a tobacco variety, but a curing and fermentation process that transforms certain tobacco leaves into dark, oily wrappers through: Prolonged fermentation at higher temperatures (sometimes exceeding 150F) Aging for up to 3 years or more to deepen color and flavor Natural darkening of the leaf without dyes or additives Common wrapper varietals used for Maduro include: Broadleaf (Connecticut, Pennsylvania) San Andrs Negro (Mexico) Habano (Nicaragua) Brazilian Arapiraca and Mata Fina Citation: Cigar Aficionado Maduro Wrappers Demystified Appearance and Characteristics Maduro wrappers add a sweetness and boldness that balances spicy or strong filler tobaccos

Candela cigars are a lurid green color because the curing process has not been allowed to continue on its whole journey from green to yellow and brown

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