Tony Bellatto, co-founder of La Barba Cigars, is launching Bellatto Premium Cigars–a new and original stand-alone brand. Bellatto Premium Cigars will be comprised of elevated products that will tie-in more to Bellatto’s background and interests.
“La Barba Cigars has been a great adventure for me, it was my dream. I couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve made, it’s been the fulfillment of that dream. Now, a decade later, I have new dreams, new ideas—those need a fresh start to find their way,” commented Bellatto.
For this new venture, Bellatto will release products that reflect his experiences thus far in the premium cigar industry. These new products will also tap into Bellatto’s knowledge and tastes as a WSET (wine and spirits education trust) level 3 sommelier.
With his new company now branded with his family’s name, Bellatto has announced that his father Gene Bellatto will be coming on as an official partner at Bellatto Premium Cigars. Gene Bellatto has more than 50 years of experiential knowledge and an extensive background in cigars. In addition to being the owner of three brick-and-mortar stores located in Northeast Ohio, Gene has worked with several factories to create house brands for his stores. He also has experience importing and distributing a national brand.
La Barba Cigars is not going away just yet. Tony Bellatto will continue to oversee the brand and reveals that there’s at least one more new product release coming from La Barba. La Barba will still be distributed by Down & Back distributors out of Miami, Florida. The recently announced Bellatto Premium Cigars will also be distributed by Down & Back.
Bellatto Premium Cigars will launch with three core lines. There will also be a limited edition product that will be announced later this spring.
