Fratello
Sorella
Fratello Sorella is a medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Joya de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Oscuro wrapper; Indonesia binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6½ × 54.
- Maker
- Fratello
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Oscuro
- Binder
- Indonesia
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Dominican
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- Joya de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 6½ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsFratello Sorella uses an Ecuadorian Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min for a 6.5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged rum.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
2 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryFrom the desk
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What does Fratello Sorella taste like?
Fratello Sorella uses an Ecuadorian Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Fratello Sorella?
Fratello Sorella is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Fratello Sorella good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Fratello Sorella made?
Fratello Sorella is made in Nicaragua at Joya de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Fratello Sorella use?
Fratello Sorella uses an Ecuadorian Oscuro wrapper over an Indonesia binder, with Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Fratello Sorella come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Toro (6½ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Fratello Sorella?
For a 6.5-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 40 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Fratello Sorella?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Fratello Sorella?
Cigars with a similar build include Tatuaje Havana VI, La Palina Nicaragua Oscuro and Dapper Siempre Sun Grown. They share oscuro wrapper, medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.