The "Diplomaticos" trade mark appeared in 1966. It was introduced as essentially a second value line of the "Montecristo" brand, primarily targeted at the French market. This brand is one of the few handmade Havana brands. The "Diplomaticos" cigars have the sizes and names mirror the Montecristo nomenclature. The production place is the Jose Marti factory where almost all cigars of Montecristo range are made.