{"product_id":"el-septimo-culinary-art-collection-spain-rioja","title":"El Septimo – Culinary Art Collection Spain Rioja","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"16d7rfe\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eEl Septimo – Culinary Art Collection Spain Rioja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x 50\u003cbr data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"76\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eVitola:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robusto\u003cbr data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"98\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undisclosed\u003cbr data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undisclosed\u003cbr data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eFillers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proprietary aged blend\u003cbr data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full\u003cbr data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Costa Rica\u003cbr data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Septimo Geneva\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eFlavor Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red wine spice, oak, dark fruit, cedar, earth, leather, subtle sweetness\u003cbr data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"385\"\u003ePairing Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rioja wine, tempranillo, espresso, dark rum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"436\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ef84b2\" data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"465\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"465\"\u003ePrivada Storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eEl Septimo does not make quiet cigars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eThe Culinary Art Collection was built around the idea that tobacco could interact with the world of fine dining and luxury beverages the same way wine interacts with food. Spain Rioja takes that concept directly into the heart of Spanish winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eThis 5 x 50 robusto was inspired by the bold character of Rioja reds, with tobacco aged in Rioja barrels to absorb subtle wine driven nuances without turning the cigar into a gimmick. The goal was structure, spice, and depth, not artificial sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eThe result is a cigar that feels rich and layered while still remaining approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eThis is not a flavored cigar.\u003cbr data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eIt is a cigar shaped by environment and aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1rcgzjp\" data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eFlavor Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eThe opening introduces oak, earth, and red fruit spice with a warm, wine like richness sitting underneath the smoke. As the cigar develops, cedar and leather begin building structure while subtle sweetness rounds the sharper edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eMidway, dark fruit and spice become more pronounced, creating a profile that mirrors the layered depth of Rioja wine without overpowering the tobacco itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eThe final third settles into oak, earth, and lingering warmth with a balanced finish that stays smooth despite the cigar’s full bodied nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ma13su\" data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Privada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eBecause this is an example of barrel influence done with restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eSpain Rioja is not trying to imitate wine. It is trying to complement it. The aging process adds character and texture while allowing the cigar to remain tobacco first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eThat balance is exactly what makes it interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"t4zuit\" data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eProduction Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003ePart of El Septimo’s Culinary Art Collection inspired by global culinary and beverage traditions. Tobacco aged in Rioja wine barrels to develop additional aroma and complexity. Rated 90 points in Cigar Aficionado’s September 2025 issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gku29y\" data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003eInspired by Spanish Rioja wines\u003cbr data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003eTobacco aged in Rioja barrels\u003cbr data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e5 x 50 robusto format\u003cbr data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e90 point rated release\u003cbr data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eFull bodied luxury profile\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El Septimo Cigars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330216919130,"sku":"29304-0094","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/1274\/0698\/files\/El_Septimo_Rioja_Spain.jpg?v=1777563052","url":"https:\/\/privadacigarclub.com\/products\/el-septimo-culinary-art-collection-spain-rioja","provider":"Privada Cigar Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}