Description
Vivaldi by Chico Rivas 4+ Years Aged – 10 Pack
Size: Toro (6″ × 54)
Vitola: Toro
Wrapper: Corojo El Santuario (aged 4+ years)
Binder: Navarrete (aged 4 years)
Fillers:
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Habana 92 Peñuela (3 years)
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HVA La Atravesada (3 years)
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Piloto Cubano “Piloto de Mao” (4 years)
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Corojo La Canela (5 years)
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Loyaso 2020 (3 years)
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San Vicente Santiago Rodríguez (8 years)
Flavor Notes: Aged oak, leather, lime-citrus brightness, black & white pepper, baked apple, cinnamon, cream, mustard seed, nutmeg
Pairing Notes: Prime rib with horseradish, Islay Scotch, salty roasted nuts, fresh lime guacamole
Manufacturer: Manufactured in the Dominican Republic by Chico Rivas (Manufactura Rivas) as part of Privada’s aged cigar series
Privada Storytelling
Vivaldi by Chico Rivas is a masterful composition aged for over four years to create a symphony of maturity and finesse. Crafted by a Dominican artisan seldom overshadowed by his grand blends, this series brings delicate elegance to a robust profile. Each leaf is curated for depth, each year adds a new tone—this is a cigar that evolves like a concerto, lingering with rich complexity.
Flavor Journey
First third: Opens with deep aged oak and leather richness. Fresh lime on the retrohale adds brightness, with pepper and cream rounding out the beginning .
Mid-smoke: Baking spice takes the lead—baked apple, cinnamon, cream—all woven into the woodiness. The cigar feels rounded, balanced, and creamy .
Final third: The composition deepens: mustard seed spice, nutmeg warmth, white pepper linger. The leather and cream foundation persists, finishing with quiet elegance .
Why It Belongs in Privada
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Time-tuned elegance: Four years aging gives restrained complexity and refined depth.
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Masterful blend: Multiple vintage Dominican leaves from Chico Rivas highlight craftsmanship.
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Exclusive release: Limited ten-packs justifying collector appeal and storytelling.
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Dynamic profile: Evolves richly across thirds and rewards the contemplative smoker.