From the Fletcher Cigar Company:
"There are four major tobacco growing regions in Nicaragua: Esteli, Jalapa, Condega and Ometepe. Each of these regions possess different soil and climatic conditions, which imbue its tobacco with a variety of characteristics.
Esteli is where most of the Nicaraguan tobacco manufacturers are located. The Esteli region has hard black soil that gets a lot of sunlight during the growing season. The soil tends to yield a heavy, full-flavored tobacco leaf with a taste that's extremely hearty. The tobacco from this region is dark and rich with full aromas, body, and strength. At times, it can produce a very spicy tobacco.
Jalapa is located at the bottom of a mountain range. Jalapa's fertile soil produces a very smooth, creamy, and sweet tobacco. While some tobacco grown in Jalapa can be full bodied, most of it tends to be more on the mild side. A lot of beautiful wrappers are produced in Jalapa.
Condega valley is north of Esteli. The soil is rocky, and tobacco from this region is mostly sun grown, yielding a thinner leaf. While much of the tobacco grown in the Condega region is considered filler, it does produce a small amount of rich-colored tobaccos that are excellent for wrappers. Tobacco grown in this area tends to be full-bodied and earthy, with a balance of sweet and spicy.
Ometepe is a volcanic island located in Lake Nicaragua. On this island, soil is exceptionally fertile, allowing for the ideal conditions to grow tobacco. The nutrient rich volcanic soil is known to give the tobacco a sweet, earthy taste. A one-of-a-kind soil and climate that produces unique high-quality tobacco."
