Savinelli Pipes

The Savinelli story started in 1876 when Achille Savinelli Sr. opened one of the first stores in the world exclusively selling smoking articles, in the very center of Milan near the famous Piazza Duomo. The small shop, which is still at its original location, soon became a meeting place where passionate smokers could exchange opinions and discuss experiences. It was there that Achille Sr. began designing pipes. Great-grandchild of the original founder, Giancarlo Savinelli is managing the delicate task of modernizing the company while keeping its traditions intact. In 1992, forays were made into the world of cigars in order to find which one was most to Giancarlo's liking. The Fuente family of the Dominican Republic produced some excellent brands, and since there was already a long history of friendship between the two families, it was only natural for Savinelli to ask them to make their cigar. After a one and a half-year wait, the Savinelli ELR cigar was introduced. There were eight blends tried and tested but blend no° 9 proved to be the exact balance sought; great taste and full body. A family renowned for its pipes, Savinelli offers a cigar worthy of such tradition.