Ometepe Focus

Plasencia Alma del Fuego

Tangerine, Roasted Cashew, Pepper Backbone

Plasencia Cigars

About Plasencia Alma del Fuego

Introduced in 2019, Alma del Fuego is a Nicaraguan puro that pairs Ometepe‑grown binder and filler with a sungrown Jalapa wrapper. Regular production is presented in box‑pressed sizes (Candente, Concepción, Flama/Panatela) and lands in the medium to medium‑full strength lane. Tasting notes commonly cite tangerine, roasted cashew, guava wood and a peppery backbone; a 2024 Ometepe Edición Limitada further highlights the line’s island tobacco focus.

  • Made in Nicaragua
  • Medium to Medium‑Full
  • Nicaraguan (Jalapa sungrown)
  • Tangerine, roasted cashew, guava wood, sweet Jalapa notes, white/black pepper, coffee and chocolate

Key Details

Made In

Nicaragua

First Introduced

2019

Strength

Medium to Medium‑Full

Wrapper Focus

Nicaraguan (Jalapa sungrown)

Known For

Plasencia Alma del Fuego

Official Website

plasenciacigars.com

Ometepe‑Driven

Plasencia Alma del Fuego

Plasencia Alma del Fuego is a Nicaraguan puro launched in 2019 that combines a sweet, sun‑grown Jalapa wrapper with binder and fillers sourced largely from Ometepe. Reviews and the brand cite tangerine, roasted cashew, guava‑wood and pepper among its flavors; the regular production is offered in three box‑pressed sizes and generally sits in the medium to medium‑full strength lane.

Sizes

  • Alma del Fuego Candente (5.0" x 50)
  • Alma del Fuego Concepción (6.0" x 54)
  • Alma del Fuego Flama / Panatela (6 1/2" x 38)

Strength

Medium to Medium‑Full

Wrapper

Nicaraguan (Jalapa sungrown)

Binder

Nicaraguan (includes Ometepe)

Filler

Nicaraguan long‑filler (includes Ometepe)

Alma del Fuego was named for the volcanic island whose soils inform much of the blend: a sungrown Jalapa wrapper over a filler/binder mix heavily weighted to Ometepe tobacco and presented in box‑pressed formats. The press gives the cigars a firm, squarish feel that accentuates the wrapper’s meaty texture. The profile typically opens with a bright citrus lift — tangerine — layered over roasted‑nut flavors like cashew and a savory guava‑wood earthiness; white and black pepper thread through the smoke, while coffee and chocolate show up as the blend opens in larger sizes. The line balances volcanic strength with wrapper sweetness, and limited editions highlighting true Ometepe wrappers have reinforced that island‑driven identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Alma del Fuego is focused on Ometepe sourced binder and filler tobaccos combined with a sun‑grown Jalapa wrapper. That pairing delivers a volcanic, mineral backbone with a sweeter, tangerine tinged top note from the Jalapa leaf, and the regular production's box‑pressed shapes sharpen the draw and texture compared with Plasencia's more rounded offerings.