In May, Fratello announced its first new line since the brand launched in 2013. Dubbed the Bianco — which translates to white from Italian, a reference to the white band that it uses — the new cigar is scheduled to officially debut at the 2015 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show this month. However, last month we reported that eight mid-Atlantic retailers and their customers would be getting a preview of the new cigars, as the Bianco was soft launched during events from June 16-26. Internally, the Fratello Bianco incorporates a Mexican San Andrés negro wrapper covering a Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua, Pennsylvania and Peru. There will be three different regular production vitolas offered at launch, all of which are differentiated by Roman numerals: the 6 1/4 x 44 Bianco I ($8.75) , the 6 x 50 Bianco II ($9.25) and the 5 x 56 Bianco III ($9). In addition, there will be a 5 x 44 size available as an event exclusive. As with the original Fratello blend, Bianco is being produced at an undisclosed factory in Estelí, Nicaragua and comes packaged in boxes of 20. Cigar Reviewed: Fratello Bianco I Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: n/a Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Nicaragua, Pennsylvania & Peru Size: 6 ...
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