AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes Gordo

The AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes Gordo combines distinctive tobacco genetics with a substantial box-pressed format. Currently listed by the manufacturer under the Bellas Artes Habano line, this 6½ × 58 cigar is built around a proprietary Rojita wrapper developed specifically for A.J. Fernandez.

Underneath the wrapper is a Havana ’92 binder grown in Quilalí, Nicaragua. The filler combines Nicaraguan tobacco from Estelí, Condega and Jalapa with Honduran leaf and Brazilian Mata Norte viso. This combination produces a medium-to-full experience with wood, herbs, pepper, natural sweetness and a distinctive tea-like finish.

Customers looking for the AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes price in Pakistan can view the latest price and available purchasing options on this page.

Key Features

• Brand: A.J. Fernandez
• Line name: Bellas Artes
• Vitola: Gordo
• Dimensions: 6½ inches × 58 ring gauge
• Shape: Box-pressed parejo
• Wrapper: Proprietary Nicaraguan Rojita hybrid
• Wrapper varieties: Connecticut 8212, Corojo ’99 and Havana 2000
• Binder: Havana ’92 tobacco from Quilalí, Nicaragua
• Filler: Nicaragua, Honduras and Brazil
• Nicaraguan filler regions: Estelí, Condega and Jalapa
• Brazilian tobacco: Mata Norte viso
• Factory: Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua, Estelí
• Strength: Medium to full
• Estimated smoking time: Approximately 80–100 minutes

Inspired by the Fine Art of Cigar Making

“Bellas Artes” translates as “fine arts” or “beautiful arts.” The collection was inspired by the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes in Havana and represents A.J. Fernandez’s interpretation of cigar making as a craft.

The line debuted in 2016 with a blend built around unusual region-specific tobaccos and a proprietary wrapper. Its combination of visual presentation, box-pressed construction and layered flavour separates it from more traditional Habano-wrapped Nicaraguan cigars.

Learn more about the collection on the official A.J. Fernandez Bellas Artes Habano page.

Proprietary Rojita Hybrid Wrapper

The defining feature of the Bellas Artes Habano Gordo is its proprietary Rojita wrapper. A.J. Fernandez developed this tobacco by crossing three wrapper varieties:

• Connecticut 8212
• Corojo ’99
• Havana 2000

The resulting leaf has a reddish-brown appearance and combines the smoother qualities of Connecticut tobacco with the spice and aroma associated with Corojo and Habano varieties.

Although the current manufacturer page identifies the wrapper more simply as Habano, Rojita hybrid is the more precise description for the original Bellas Artes blend.

Quilalí Havana ’92 Binder

Beneath the wrapper is a Havana ’92 binder grown in Quilalí, a tobacco-producing area northeast of Estelí.

The binder provides structure, earthiness and depth while connecting the aromatic wrapper with the multinational filler blend. It also helps distinguish the original Bellas Artes Habano from the separate Bellas Artes Maduro line, which uses a different wrapper, binder and filler combination.

Nicaraguan, Honduran and Brazilian Filler

The filler contains tobacco from Nicaragua, Honduras and Brazil.

The Nicaraguan portion includes leaves from:

• Estelí: Strength, earth and pepper
• Condega: Aroma and balance
• Jalapa: Natural sweetness and smoothness

Honduran tobacco adds further body and woody character, while Brazilian Mata Norte viso contributes sweetness and nicotine strength.

A.J. Fernandez reportedly ages the tobacco used in the blend for a minimum of three years before production.

Box-Pressed 6½ × 58 Format

The AJ Fernandez box-pressed Gordo measures 6½ inches with a 58 ring gauge. Its pressed sides provide a comfortable grip and allow the broad cigar to rest securely when placed down.

The large format places considerable emphasis on the filler blend. It produces dense smoke and develops gradually, making it better suited to an unhurried session than a quick smoke.

Flavor Profile

The Bellas Artes Gordo cigar commonly develops:

• Wood
• Herbs
• White pepper
• Eucalyptus
• Sweet tea
• Cedar
• Cream
• Cinnamon
• Earth
• Natural tobacco sweetness

The opening generally brings wood, herbs and white pepper. Cream, cedar and subtle cinnamon may develop through the middle, while eucalyptus and sweet tea contribute a distinctive aromatic finish.

Flavor perception may vary according to storage, smoking pace and individual palate.

Strength and Body

The Bellas Artes Gordo is best described as medium to full in strength and body.

Its broad dimensions allow the flavour and nicotine intensity to develop gradually. However, the Brazilian viso and Nicaraguan tobacco can become more assertive during the second half.

It is better suited to smokers with some experience of medium-full Nicaraguan cigars. Those sensitive to nicotine should enjoy it after a meal.

Bellas Artes Habano vs Bellas Artes Maduro

These are separate blends and should remain on separate product pages.

Bellas Artes Habano:

• Proprietary Rojita hybrid wrapper
• Quilalí binder
• Nicaraguan, Honduran and Brazilian filler
• Herbal, woody, peppery and tea-like profile

Bellas Artes Maduro:

• Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper
• Mexican San Andrés binder
• Nicaraguan filler
• Darker cocoa, coffee, anise and nut characteristics

The product on this page is the original Bellas Artes Habano Gordo, not the Maduro Gordo.

How Long Does It Take to Smoke?

Allow approximately 80–100 minutes for this 6½ × 58 Gordo. The actual duration depends on smoking pace, humidity and how far the cigar is enjoyed.

Taking a gentle puff approximately every 45–60 seconds helps prevent overheating and preserves the herbal, creamy and sweet-tea characteristics.

How to Cut the Bellas Artes Gordo

Use a sharp double-blade guillotine cutter capable of accommodating a 58-ring-gauge cigar. Remove only the cap while keeping the shoulder intact.

A wide punch cutter may also work, although a narrow punch can restrict the airflow of a large cigar. Browse suitable cigar cutters and accessories before preparing the cigar.

How to Light a Box-Pressed Gordo

Toast the entire foot gradually while rotating the cigar above the flame. Once the edges begin to glow evenly, take a few gentle draws while continuing to rotate it.

Avoid holding the flame directly against the wrapper. Excess heat can scorch the Rojita leaf and make the opening unnecessarily bitter or peppery.

Storage in Pakistan

Store the Bellas Artes Gordo in a properly maintained humidor, generally around 65–70% relative humidity. Keep it away from direct sunlight, heat sources and air-conditioning vents.

Over-humidification can make a large box-pressed cigar difficult to draw and burn. Allow air to circulate around the cigars instead of packing them tightly inside the humidor.

Read our guide to storing cigars in Karachi’s heat and humidity for practical local storage advice.

Why Choose the Bellas Artes Gordo?

Choose this cigar if you prefer:

• Distinctive proprietary wrapper tobacco
• Box-pressed Gordo formats
• Medium-to-full strength
• Woody and herbal flavours
• White pepper and aromatic sweetness
• Multinational filler blends
• Long smoking sessions
• Handmade A.J. Fernandez cigars

Explore more premium cigars available in Pakistan to compare different formats, wrappers and strength levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes price in Pakistan?

The latest AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes price in Pakistan is displayed on this product page. Prices may change according to import costs, availability and the selected quantity.

What size is the Bellas Artes Gordo?

It measures 6½ inches in length with a 58 ring gauge.

Is the Bellas Artes Gordo box-pressed?

Yes. It has a box-pressed parejo format with defined sides.

What is a Rojita wrapper?

Rojita is A.J. Fernandez’s proprietary hybrid wrapper created from Connecticut 8212, Corojo ’99 and Havana 2000 tobacco varieties.

Is this the Bellas Artes Maduro?

No. This is the original Bellas Artes blend, currently identified as Bellas Artes Habano. Bellas Artes Maduro is a separate cigar with a Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper.

What tobacco is used in the filler?

The filler contains Nicaraguan, Honduran and Brazilian tobacco. The Nicaraguan component includes tobacco from Estelí, Condega and Jalapa.

Is the Bellas Artes Gordo strong?

It is medium to full. Its strength builds gradually but becomes more noticeable during the second half.

Is it artificially flavored?

No. Its wood, herbs, eucalyptus, pepper and sweet-tea impressions occur naturally through the tobacco blend, fermentation and ageing.

Does the Bellas Artes Gordo have a Cigar Aficionado rating?

No exact Cigar Aficionado magazine rating has been verified for this vitola. The widely referenced 89-point score belongs to Cigar Insider and should not be presented as a Cigar Aficionado rating.