Rubén Darío, born on January 18, 1867 in Metapa (now Ciudad Darío), Nicaragua, is widely recognized as one of the greatest poets to have written in the Spanish language. His modernist poetry not only revolutionized the language but also served as a significant influence for future generations of poets. In addition to his literary contributions, Rubén Darío is revered as a national hero in Nicaragua, where the city of Metapa derived its name from the Nahuatl word "metl," meaning "place of magueys." The maguey plant holds deep cultural and religious symbolism in Central American mythology and art and was frequently featured in Darío's poems. This unique blend of flavors and strengths is what makes Melillo's creation truly exceptional, with the CT Broadleaf binder providing sweetness, while the Nicaraguan filler adds depth and intensity, all topped off with an exquisite wrapper.
Foundation, under the leadership of Nicholas Melillo, has
received numerous accolades in its short time in the cigar
industry. Despite his youth, Melillo boasts over 20 years of
experience in the field, having begun his journey at the ripe age
of 18. He climbed the ranks from working in a cigar shop to
collaborating on blends at Drew Estate, ultimately leading him to
create Foundation. Crafted by renowned producer AJ Fernandez,
Metapa pays homage to Nicaragua's famed poet Rubén Darío, with
its name derived from his hometown. This robust blend features
Nicaraguan tobaccos nestled in a Connecticut broadleaf binder and
wrapped in an Ecuadorian Sumatra claro wrapper. Prepare for a
bold and flavorful smoke highlighted by notes of leather, earth,
and spices on the finish.
In its short time in the cigar industry, Foundation has already
garnered numerous accolades. The mind behind this successful
brand? None other than Nicholas Melillo. Despite his young age,
Melillo boasts over 20 years of experience in the cigar world,
rising from a shop employee at 18 to blending cigars at Drew
Estate and ultimately founding Foundation. Produced by AJ
Fernandez, Metapa is a tribute to the poetic soul of Nicaragua
according to Melillo. It pays homage to the renowned Nicaraguan
poet Rubén Darío and his hometown with its name. A blend of
Nicaraguan tobaccos bound by Connecticut broadleaf and wrapped in
Ecuadorian Sumatra claro, Metapa promises a bold and flavorful
experience with notes of leather, earth, and spice on the finish.
Foundation, with its abundance of accolades in the cigar
industry, is the brainchild of Nicholas Melillo. Despite his
relatively young age, Melillo boasts over 20 years of experience
in the field. Starting at just 18 and working his way up from a
humble cigar shop employee to blending cigars at Drew Estate,
Melillo has now launched Foundation. The master blender behind
this brand has teamed up with AJ Fernandez to create "Metapa" - a
tribute to the poetic essence of Nicaragua, as described by
Melillo himself. This blend pays homage to renowned Nicaraguan
poet Rubén Darío and takes its name from his birthplace. Inside
the Ecuadorian Sumatra claro wrapper lies a bold blend of
Nicaraguan tobaccos bound by a Connecticut broadleaf binder,
promising a robust, luxurious smoke with hints of leather, earth,
and spice on the finish.
In its short time in the cigar industry, Foundation has already
gathered numerous accolades. And at the helm? Nicholas Melillo.
Despite his relatively young age, Melillo boasts over 20 years of
experience in the industry. Beginning at just 18, he worked his
way up from a cigar shop employee to blending cigars at Drew
Estate before founding Foundation. Produced by AJ Fernandez,
"Metapa pays tribute to the poetic soul of Nicaragua," as
described by Nicholas Melillo. Named after the renowned
Nicaraguan poet, Rubén Darío, Metapa is a nod to his hometown.
This blend features Nicaraguan tobaccos wrapped in a Connecticut
broadleaf binder and finished with an Ecuadorian Sumatra maduro
wrapper. Expect a robust and flavorful experience with notes of
cocoa, cedar, and spice on the finish.
In its brief existence in the cigar industry, Foundation has
achieved numerous accolades. Leading the charge is Nicholas
Melillo, a youthful but seasoned veteran of over 20 years in the
business. From his humble beginnings as an 18-year-old in a cigar
shop, to his time blending cigars at Drew Estate, to ultimately
founding Foundation, Melillo's journey has been nothing short of
extraordinary. Produced by AJ Fernandez, Metapa is a loving ode
to Nicaragua's artistic spirit according to Nicholas Melillo
himself. The name pays homage to renowned poet Rubén Darío and
his hometown of Metapa. This unique blend features Nicaraguan
fillers, Ecuadorian Sumatra maduro wrapper and Connecticut
broadleaf binder for a bold and decadent experience with hints of
cocoa, cedar, and spice on the finish.In its brief existence in
the cigar industry, Foundation has achieved numerous accolades.
Leading the charge is Nicholas Melillo, a youthful but seasoned
veteran of over 20 years in the business. From his humble
beginnings as an 18-year-old in a cigar shop, to his time
blending cigars at Drew Estate, to ultimately founding
Foundation, Melillo's journey has been nothing short of
extraordinary. Produced by AJ Fernandez, Metapa is a loving ode
to Nicaragua's artistic spirit according to Nicholas Melillo
himself. The name pays homage to renowned poet Rubén Darío and
his hometown of Metapa. This unique blend features Nicaraguan
fillers, Ecuadorian Sumatra maduro wrapper and Connecticut
broadleaf binder for a bold and decadent experience with hints of
cocoa, cedar, and spice on the finish.
The relatively young mastermind, Nicholas Melillo, has already
garnered impressive accolades in the cigar industry through his
brand, Foundation. With over 20 years of experience in the
industry, starting at just 18 years old, Melillo worked his way
up from a cigar shop employee to blending cigars at Drew Estate
before creating Foundation. The tribute to Nicaraguan poet Rubén
Darío, Metapa, is produced by AJ Fernandez and named after the
literary icon's hometown. Its blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos with a
Connecticut broadleaf binder and Ecuadorian Sumatra maduro
wrapper offers a bold and rich smoking experience with notes of
cocoa, cedar, and spice on the finish.
In its short time in the cigar industry, Foundation has already
amassed numerous accolades, thanks to the mastermind behind it:
Nicholas Melillo. Despite his relatively young age, Melillo
brings over 20 years of experience to the table. He began his
journey at just 18, starting from working in a cigar shop and
eventually moving up to blending cigars at Drew Estate before
launching Foundation. Produced by AJ Fernandez, “Metapa is a
tribute to the poetic soul of Nicaragua,” according to Melillo.
The blend pays homage to the famous Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío
and is named after his hometown. It features Nicaraguan tobaccos,
a Connecticut broadleaf binder, and an Ecuadorian Sumatra maduro
wrapper for a bold and rich experience with hints of cocoa,
cedar, and spice on the finish.
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