Since 1845 the Robiana family has farmed tobacco continuously on its precious vegas at Cuchillas de Barbacoa situated in the San Luis district of the Vuelta Abajo tobacco zone. Vegas Robiana cigars were first introduced in 1997 as a tribute to Cuban tobacco farmers through the figurehead Don Alejandro Robaina whose reputation in his day for producing the finest wrapper leaves was legendary. In effect the brand honours all the anonymous tobacco growers whose knowledge and skill make Havanas what they are today.