Blending Experience

Claudio Sgroi, a seasoned Master Blender with two decades of experience in the tobacco industry, began his career alongside Hendrik Kelner in 2001. He has held key roles across Switzerland, Italy, and the United States, honing his expertise in agronomy, blending, production, and marketing. At Mombacho Cigars, he led the development of boutique brands and revitalized Casa Favilli in Granada, Nicaragua. Notable creations include Liga Maestro and the Cosecha series. In 2020, he was elected President of the Nicaragua Tobacco Chamber, overseeing "Puro Sabor," the international Nicaraguan cigar festival.