Pollera Nera is a grape variety whose origins are undoubtedly in Liguria. Pollera Nera is referenced in the Alta Lunigiana, at the entrance of the Valle Magra, where it was once cultivated quite extensively, though today it is limited to just a few rare hectares. Its origin might also be in neighboring Tuscan areas, but there are no certainties on this. The first concrete record of the presence of Pollera Nera in these areas is from Acerbi in his well-known and classic volume from 1825, where he placed it in the Cinque Terre and Massa-Carrara. It was also described by Di Rovasenda in 1877, who even ranked it among the best grape varieties of the Cinque Terre and the Cavazza area. Today, the cultivation of Pollera Nera is very rare, and it is practically only found in the Cinque Terre and in the Colli di Luni DOC.

Pollera Nera has medium-large, cylindrical, and winged clusters. The berries are medium-sized and round, with very delicate and thin skins, and a high concentration of pruina, with greyish-violet colors. Botanists distinguish Pollera Nera into two hybrids: Pollera Corlaga and Pollera Comune. Pollera Nera is a grape variety known for its abundant and consistent yields. Pollera Nera is generally vinified in blends, and its use in purity is a true rarity. Its wines are light and typically lack deep color, with rather pale ruby hues. These wines are always quite simple, both in terms of aromas and taste, characterized by notes of red fruits, sometimes too delicate to leave a strong impression on the taster. In blends, it is used for its abundant and consistent yields and its ability to integrate well with the base wine without diluting or altering the taste perceptions.