Brazilian Mata Fina Cigar Wrapper Whole Tobacco Leaf
  • Brazilian Mata Fina Cigar Wrapper Whole Tobacco Leaf
  • Brazilian Mata Fina Cigar Wrapper Whole Tobacco Leaf

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Brazilian Mata Fina Wrapper LOW STOCK

Approximate Leaf Dimensions: 18in x 9in
Approximate Leaves Per Pound: 65

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Brazilian Wrapper, Binder, and Filler - Our Brazilian wrapper cigar tobacco leaves are wonderfully thin unique wrapper quality leaves. $52.99 / lb
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Our Brazilian Mata Fina Wrapper is a dark, flavorful leaf known for its smooth, balanced aroma and rich complexity. Grown in the Bahia region of Brazil, it offers a medium-bodied profile with natural sweetness, subtle spice, and earthy notes, making it a highly prized wrapper that enhances any cigar blend with finesse and depth.


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Mata Fina Tobacco: Overview

Mata Fina is both a region and a type of tobacco grown in the Bahia state of Brazil. The region of Mata Fina is renowned for producing some of the finest dark air-cured tobaccos, primarily used as wrapper leaves for premium cigars. Known for its smooth and balanced flavor, Mata Fina is highly prized in the cigar industry for wrapper leaves used in maduro-style cigars or premium blends.

Characteristics of Mata Fina Tobacco:

  • Dark and Smooth: Mata Fina tobacco is known for its dark yet smooth texture, making it an excellent choice for premium cigar wrappers. While it shares a similar color profile with other maduro wrappers, its texture is typically thinner and more refined.
  • Rich and Sweet Flavor: Mata Fina is famous for its sweet, earthy, and mildly spicy flavor profile, often delivering notes of chocolate, coffee, and molasses. It typically provides a medium-bodied smoking experience, with a balance between natural sweetness and earthy richness.
  • Versatile Use: While Mata Fina is primarily used as a wrapper, it can also be found as a binder in some premium blends, adding a subtle sweetness and richness to the cigar's overall flavor profile.

Mata Fina as a Region:

  • Geographic Location: The Mata Fina region is located in the Bahia state of northeastern Brazil. This area has a long-standing reputation for producing some of the finest wrapper tobacco in the world, making it a key region in the global cigar industry.
  • Climate and Soil: The warm climate and nutrient-rich soil of the Bahia region provide ideal growing conditions for producing high-quality, flavorful tobacco. The region’s unique climate and soil composition contribute to the rich and complex flavor profile that makes Mata Fina leaves so sought after.

Mata Fina Tobacco vs. Arapiraca:

  • Mata Fina and Arapiraca are two of Brazil’s most famous tobacco varieties, both originating from the Bahia and Alagoas regions. Here’s how they compare:
    • Mata Fina Tobacco: Known for its medium-bodied, smooth, and sweet flavor profile, Mata Fina is highly prized for its balance of sweetness and earthiness. It is commonly used for premium cigar wrappers.
    • Arapiraca Tobacco: Grown in the Alagoas region, Arapiraca tobacco tends to be fuller-bodied and darker, with a richer, more robust flavor. It’s often used for maduro wrappers, adding bolder, earthier notes to the blend.

Typical Flavor Profile of Mata Fina Tobacco:

  • Smooth and Sweet: Mata Fina tobacco has a reputation for being smooth with a natural sweetness, often described as chocolaty or molasses-like.
  • Earthy Notes: While it’s sweeter than Arapiraca, Mata Fina still offers earthy undertones, giving it depth and complexity.
  • Balanced Spice: There’s a slight spiciness, though it’s much more subtle than the spice you might find in Nicaraguan or Honduran wrappers, contributing to its mildly complex finish.

Mata Fina’s Role in Cigar Wrappers:

  • Premium Wrapper: Mata Fina is one of the most sought-after wrapper leaves in the cigar industry due to its refined texture, natural sweetness, and smooth burn. It is often used in premium cigars, where a balance of sweetness and earthiness is desired.
  • Wrapper for Maduro Cigars: While not as thick or bold as Arapiraca, Mata Fina is often used as a maduro wrapper, providing a smooth, sweet, and balanced flavor profile that complements the richer filler tobaccos in the blend.

Mata Fina in Cigar Production:

  • Wrapper Leaf: Mata Fina is primarily used as a wrapper leaf, particularly for high-end cigars that aim for a balanced, medium-bodied flavor. Its ability to enhance cigars with a natural sweetness and smooth finish makes it a favorite among premium cigar manufacturers.
  • Binder/Filler: Though less commonly used as a filler or binder, Mata Fina can sometimes be found in these roles, adding a layer of complexity and richness to the cigar.

Mata Fina tobacco is a staple in the Brazilian cigar industry, known for its smooth texture, dark leaves, and rich, sweet flavor. Whether used as a wrapper or binder, it brings depth, natural sweetness, and a refined earthy complexity to any cigar blend. Mata Fina cigars tend to have a medium-bodied profile, offering a smooth and well-balanced smoking experience with hints of chocolate, molasses, and subtle spice—a perfect choice for aficionados seeking a more refined, complex finish.


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John Sparkman
February 16, 2015

What an amazing leaf! No bitterness whatsoever, and not as strong as the Maduro. It has a smoothness of an aged leaf. It tastes better than the Ecuadorean wrapper and can stand a lot of abuse. Simply an amazing leaf that should not be overlooked. The veins are not too prominent either. The price should only scare you if you are cheap. This leaf is worth every penny. -John Sparkman

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