The Lumassina grape variety is of interest in a fairly limited area of the province of Savona, between the hinterland of Noli and that of Finale Ligure (particularly around the hamlet of Varigotti), where it is called Mataòssu. Its name, Lumassina in the Ligurian language, also means little snail. According to local tradition, the wine obtained from its grapes should be drunk accompanied by a dish of snails, called “lumasse” in the area. In the late 1800s, it was known as a local Genoese variety, although subsequently, Lumassina spread mainly in the province of Savona. Lumassina is suitable for white winemaking, as a dry wine, and even as a sparkling wine. Its wines have a straw yellow color and a delicate, typically herbaceous aroma. On the palate, the flavors confirm the aromas, with characteristic acidity prominently evident.

The designation of reference for Lumassina is Colline Savonesi IGT. From an ampelographic point of view, the Lumassina grape variety has medium-large, orbicular or wedge-shaped leaves, either entire or trilobate; its cluster is pyramidal, compact, and winged. The berry is medium, greenish-yellow, with thick skin. It matures at the end of September.