Romeo Santos and Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr. are bringing a personal story to one of the cigar world’s most recognizable names. Their Fuente Fuente OpusX Por Amor al Tío will be limited to 500 decorative chests, each holding 20 cigars made for the release. The Romeo Santos OpusX collaboration honors the singer’s late uncle, who was a father figure and an OpusX devotee, while raising funds for two charitable foundations. Its debut is set for December 3 at a gala in Florida, with distribution tied to Los Santos Foundation events rather than a conventional retail launch.

The Story Behind the Romeo Santos OpusX Collaboration

Por Amor al Tío means “for the love of my uncle,” and the name gets to the heart of the project. Santos’ late uncle was a father figure to him and loved OpusX cigars. Creating one in his honor turns something his uncle enjoyed into a lasting tribute to the role he played in Santos’ life.

Fuente brings his own family history to the collaboration. As president of Arturo Fuente Cigar Co., Carlos “Carlito” Fuente Jr. has helped carry forward the company’s cigar-making tradition and its Fuente Fuente OpusX line. The cigars are made in the Dominican Republic, connecting Santos’ heritage with the country where the Fuente family produces OpusX.

The two names could have been enough to draw attention on their own, but the uncle’s connection to the cigar gives this release a reason to exist beyond the pairing. OpusX has produced other special releases, including the OpusX Society cigar. Por Amor al Tío begins with a particular person and the memory Santos wants to preserve.

What Comes Inside the 500-Box Release

Each of the 500 chests contains 20 cigars, putting the announced production at 10,000 individual cigars. An Elie Bleu cutter is included alongside them. Bands designed for the collaboration distinguish the cigars within the OpusX line, while the decorative chest makes the complete set part of the presentation.

The project took roughly three years to develop. Its cigars are made at Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. in the Dominican Republic with tobacco grown at Chateau de la Fuente. They were created specifically for Por Amor al Tío, though details about their flavor and smoking experience have not been provided. This is a first look at the release, not a review of the cigar.

OpusX has appeared in collector presentations before, including the Maison Shéron Spirit of Artisans trunk. Por Amor al Tío takes a different approach. The chest, the cutter and the specially made cigars come together around Santos’ tribute to his uncle rather than an extensive collection of luxury accessories.

A December Debut With a Charitable Purpose

Por Amor al Tío is scheduled to debut December 3, 2026, at the inaugural Los Santos Foundation gala at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. Gala attendees will have an opportunity to obtain a chest through an auction. After the unveiling, the cigars are expected to be available only through Los Santos Foundation fundraising events.

The collaboration will benefit two organizations connected to its creators. Santos established Los Santos Foundation to support autistic children and their families. His son’s autism diagnosis helped shape the foundation’s mission. The Cigar Family Charitable Foundation, founded by the Fuente and Newman families, supports children and families in the Dominican Republic, including communities around Bonao.

That fundraising route is an important detail for anyone interested in the release. Por Amor al Tío is not headed for a standard cigar-shop rollout, and no retail price has been announced. The first opportunity to obtain a chest is tied to the December gala, with future availability dependent on foundation events.

For Santos, the cigar carries a memory of the uncle he considered a father figure. For Fuente, it is a chance to put the family’s craft behind a cause connected to both collaborators. The 500-chest limit will interest collectors, but the tribute and charitable purpose explain why this particular OpusX was made.

Readers looking for official updates can follow the Los Santos Foundation. For now, the announced path to the cigars begins with its December 3 gala.