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Macanudo Cafe Portofino
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Macanudo Café Portofino
The Macanudo Café Portofino is a sophisticated Panetela that delivers the signature smoothness and elegance of the Macanudo Café line in a slender, slow-burning format. Handmade in the Dominican Republic, this classic 7 x 34 cigar is wrapped in a silky U.S. Connecticut Shade wrapper and crafted with meticulously aged tobaccos to provide a mellow, refined smoking experience that has made Macanudo one of the world's best-selling premium cigar brands.
The slim ring gauge concentrates the cigar's creamy, nuanced flavors while offering a cool, even burn. Individually packaged in an aluminum tube, the Portofino is an excellent companion for travel, golf, or any occasion where portability and freshness are important.
Cigar Information
- Brand: Macanudo
- Line: Café
- Vitola: Portofino (Long Panetela)
- Size: 7 x 34
- Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
- Wrapper: USA Connecticut Shade
- Binder: Mexican San Andrés
- Filler: Mexican & Dominican Piloto Cubano
- Strength: Mild
- Smoking Time: Approximately 45–60 Minutes
- Packaging: Box of 25 Cigars (Aluminum Tubes)
Flavor Profile
The Macanudo Café Portofino opens with creamy notes of cedar, toasted almonds, and natural sweetness. As the smoke progresses, flavors of nougat, maple, vanilla, light coffee, and subtle wood develop, creating a remarkably smooth and balanced finish with delicate complexity.
Construction
Expertly handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, the Portofino provides an effortless draw, slow and even burn, and impressive consistency. The protective aluminum tube helps preserve freshness, making this elegant Panetela an ideal choice for smoking on the go without sacrificing quality.
Highlights
- Classic 7 x 34 Panetela format.
- Packaged in protective aluminum tubes.
- USA Connecticut Shade wrapper.
- Mexican San Andrés binder.
- Mexican and Dominican Piloto Cubano fillers.
- Mild-bodied profile with creamy, nutty, woody, and sweet flavors.
- Available in boxes of 25 cigars.
Ratings & Reviews
The Macanudo Café Portofino has earned multiple accolades from Cigar Aficionado, including ratings of 89 points (2011 and 2013) and 88 points (2019). Reviewers praised its notes of nougat, maple, vanilla, and brown sugar along with its consistently smooth draw and balanced character.
Product Information & Reviews:
Neptune Cigar – Macanudo Café Portofino
Official Macanudo Café Website
Cigar Aficionado – 89 Point Review
Manufacturer
Produced by General Cigar Company, the Macanudo Café line has been a benchmark for premium mild cigars since 1968. Crafted with carefully aged tobaccos and a commitment to consistency, Macanudo continues to deliver smooth, approachable cigars that appeal to both new smokers and seasoned aficionados. The Portofino remains a favorite for those who appreciate the refined smoking qualities of a classic Panetela.