The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Polpetta is a medium-to-full-bodied Short Robusto created by renowned master blender Steve Saka.
“Polpetta” translates to “meatball” in Italian.
The “Sandwich” Blend: It uses premium, hand-sorted table trimmings from Dunbarton’s top-tier Broadleaf lines—including Mi Querida, Triqui Traca, Umbagog, and Red Meat Lovers. These scraps are bound by two long-leaf tripas to ensure a consistent, premium draw.
Binder & Wrapper: The bunch is secured with a savory Mexican San Andrés Negro binder and finished with an oily, dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper.
Flavor Profile & Smoking Experience
The Profile: Expect a flavor-packed, chewy smoke featuring dominant notes of dark chocolate, rich earth, espresso, and black pepper.
The Burn: Despite its mixed-filler design, it acts like a long-filler cigar, burning cool and holding a tight, clean ash line.
Duration: It makes for an excellent 30-to-40-minute “dog walker” smoke when you want intense flavor in a compact timeframe.