Vermentino Nero is a grape variety likely originating from the hills along the coastal strip of northern Tuscany (Massa-Carrara and lower Lunigiana), where it continues to be cultivated as part of the local winemaking tradition. Some experts believe it to be a mutation of Vermentino Bianco, given the strong similarities in many ampelographic characteristics. After being on the verge of extinction in the post-World War II period, it was rediscovered in the late 1980s by forward-thinking producers in the Massa area. Subsequently, other vineyards in the same province resumed cultivation, offering wines both as blends and in pure varietal versions. Vermentino Nero serves as a complementary grape in Colli di Luni Rosso DOC and is part of the blend for Rosso Toscana IGT (specific to Massa-Carrara) and Rosso e Rosato della Val di Magra IGT.

The Vermentino Nero vine has medium-sized leaves, longer than they are wide, and trilobate. Its clusters are medium-sized, cylindrical or pyramidal, often with one or two wings (sometimes with a long-stalked wing), and are either loosely packed or moderately compact. The berries are medium to large, spherical, and covered in a moderate bloom. Their skin is yellow-green, turning golden-yellow or amber when exposed to ample sunlight.

Wines made from Vermentino Nero grapes are ruby red in color, with a fragrant, fruity nose. On the palate, they offer a medium structure and moderate persistence, making them an elegant expression of this rare varietal.