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Bolívar Bolívar Tubos No.2, rolled in the Marevas size
Marevas
The Marevas is a classic factory format, commonly known in the trade as the Petit Corona. Measuring 129 mm by a 42 ring gauge, it remains the standard by which other short-to-medium formats are measured. It offers a focused expression of a blend that appeals equally to serious collectors and those seeking a shorter smoke.
Vitola de galera versus vitola de salida
In Cuban cigar manufacturing, the vitola de galera is the internal factory name defining a precise size and shape, whereas the vitola de salida is the commercial name printed on the box.
Dimensions and smoking profile
The Marevas is a straight-sided parejo format with a classic flat head. Its dimensions of 129 mm (5 1/8 inches) in length and a 42 ring gauge provide a precise ratio of wrapper to filler. This proportion ensures that the wrapper leaf exerts a significant influence on the overall flavour profile of the cigar.
A well-constructed Marevas offers a consistent draw and typically requires between 30 and 45 minutes to smoke. The relatively slender gauge concentrates the smoke, delivering a direct and uncluttered expression of the marca's characteristic blend.
Houses and marcas
The format is ubiquitous across Habanos portfolios, serving as a cornerstone for both global and niche brands. Montecristo uses the Marevas for its No.4, and Cohiba produces the Siglo II in this exact size. Romeo y Julieta employs it extensively for their Petit Coronas, Mille Fleurs, Cedros de Luxe No.3, and the tubed Romeo No.2.
Other prominent examples include the Partagás Mille Fleurs and Capitols, the Bolívar Petit Coronas and Tubos No.2, and the H. Upmann Regalias. Smaller production houses such as Por Larrañaga, Punch, and Rafael González also maintain the Marevas format, ensuring collectors have access to this size across the entire spectrum of Cuban profiles.
Comparing nearest sizes
For those accustomed to a 42 ring gauge, the Marevas sits comfortably between shorter and longer variations. The Minutos (42 x 110 mm) offers a briefer 20-minute smoke, while the traditional Coronas format (42 x 142 mm) extends the length for a slightly longer experience.
Buying and ageing notes
When securing boxes of Marevas, verifying the box code and factory stamp is essential to confirm provenance and rolling dates. Collectors should ensure their purchases carry the EMS (English Market Selection) seal when buying in the UK, guaranteeing appropriate condition and inspection upon arrival.
The Marevas format rewards patience in the humidor. Stored steadily at 65% humidity and 16–18°C, robust examples will mellow and integrate over five to eight years. Lighter blends refine well within three to five years. For further confidence in your acquisitions, consult our guide on spotting non-genuine examples.
Specification summary
Vitola de galera — Specification: Marevas
Common name — Specification: Petit Corona
Ring gauge — Specification: 42
Length (mm) — Specification: 129 mm
Length (inches) — Specification: 5 1/8"
Shape — Specification: Parejo
Typical smoking time — Specification: 30–45 minutes
At MokaCigar
We regularly source pristine examples of this classic format for our humidor. Our catalogue includes careful selections such as the Bolivar Tubos No.2 and the Bolivar Petit Coronas. Explore our full range of Bolívar and other marcas to find Marevas suitable for long-term resting in your collection.