From the catalog · Nicaragua
CAO Italia
CAO Italia is a Medium strength cigar with a Habano wrapper from Nicaragua. Offered in 13 sizes, from 5.0 to 7.5 inches with ring gauges of 38 to 60. It is in the $5-$10 range. Habano wrappers are commonly associated with balanced, structured character. CAO sells this line under its own name in the market. The Habano wrapper defines much of the line's visible character.
At a glance
Spec sheet
The wrapper
Habano
- Candela
- Claro
- Colorado Claro
- Colorado
- Colorado Maduro
- Maduro
- Oscuro
A Habano wrapper typically sits at Colorado Claro to Colorado on the scale. Shade varies with the harvest and the box, and it describes color, not strength. How wrapper shades work →
Vitolas
Every size, side by side
13 formats in the catalog.
| Shape | Length | Ring gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Petit Corona | 5" | 42 |
| Robusto | 5" | 50 |
| Ciao | 5" | 56 |
| Belicoso | 5.5" | 52 |
| Corona | 5.6" | 44 |
| Toro | 6" | 50 |
| Double Toro | 6" | 56 |
| Gordo | 6" | 60 |
| Torpedo | 6.1" | 52 |
| Lonsdale | 6.5" | 44 |
| Gran Toro | 6.5" | 54 |
| Churchill | 7" | 48 |
| Lancero | 7.5" | 38 |
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FAQ
Common questions
How strong is the CAO Italia?
The CAO Italia is logged in the catalog as a medium-strength Nicaragua cigar.
Where is the CAO Italia made?
The catalog lists the CAO Italia with an origin of Nicaragua.
What wrapper does the CAO Italia use?
The CAO Italia uses a Habano wrapper.
What sizes does the CAO Italia come in?
The catalog records 13 vitolas spanning 5 to 7.5 inches and ring gauges 38 to 60 for the CAO Italia.
How much does the CAO Italia cost?
Typical retail for the CAO Italia falls in the $5-$10 range. Cigarista doesn't sell cigars, we track them.