Candido Giovanella Ameixa Plum

Ameixa means plum in Portuguese; this blend is one of Cândido Giovanella's fruit-coated versions. The base leaf, as in the brand's other blends, is sun-dried, lightly toasted golden Brazilian Virginia and black Cavendish; a plum essence is applied on top. The Cavendish carries sweetness while the Virginia builds a lightly tart base, and the plum coating leaves a pronounced dried-fruit aroma. It's light in nicotine and mild on the palate. It's aimed at those looking for a fruit-flavored, easy-smoking tobacco. The maker is Imigrantes Ind. e Com. de Fumos Ltda, operating in the Curitiba region of Paraná.