La Fontana cigars are regarded as some of the best smokes available. First launched in 1993, the La Fontana brand quickly became a favorite of discerning aficionados everywhere. Tino Argudin, master blender extraordinaire, outdid himself with this venture.
La Fontanas start with a foundation of mellow Honduran fillers. A subtle Connecticut shadeleaf wrapper completes this gentle-natured darling. The Connecticut wrapper produces that characteristic creamy quality to the smoke valued by those who prefer mild-to-medium cigars. Overall, the La Fontana Vintage is medium-bodied and leaves a pronounced sweetness on the lips, the result of its traditional Cuban-style cap being applied with a sugarcane gum glue.
The Fontana Vintage Galileo is just the right size for treating yourself to a small and affordable luxury. At a modest 5.00 X 50, the La Fontana Vintage will last long enough for a relaxing smoke after dinner. Its relative mildness will soothe you rather than handing you a mighty jolt of flavor that could have you buzzing at bedtime.
With its inherent sweetness and mellowness, the Vintage makes a fantastic dessert cigar. Have one of these with a cup of medium-roast coffee rather than something heavier. Accompanied by a cordial glass of amaretto or anisette, or even a glass of a nice, spicy Spanish or Italian wine, La Fontana Vintage is a fine way to end an evening.
Its solid construction and use of good tobaccos doesn’t mean you’ll regret splurging on a La Fontana Vintage, either. At a price point of $3 or so, this is a guilt-free treat.
