THE VERMENTINO “VARIETY” The etymological interpretations of the term Vermentino are somewhat nebulous and above all do not fully explain why this white berried grape was named in this way. The most accredited interpretation argues that the name can be connected to the term “worm” which indicates a young, flexible and thin twig. Regardless of the history of the name, Vermentino has often been confused with other descriptions of the grape variety: the most exemplary case is found in a writing dated 1834 where Vermentino and Vernaccia are spoken indiscriminately and where the same author, however, gives a clear location of origin in Liguria, only to be denied by other texts where it is argued that the landing in the region is only an arrival station departing from the Iberian peninsula via French Provence. Currently it is also widespread in Sardinia, with the DOCG Vermentino di Gallura and throughout the territory of Tuscany. THE “WINE” VERMENTINO From the 60s to the end of the 70s of the last century, Vermentino was used almost exclusively as a table grape and very little for winemaking. With the improvement of techniques in the countryside and in the cellar, it was subsequently possible to produce wines with a good broad and elegant bouquet with notes of fresh fruit, citrus fruits and white flowers supported by a full and balanced taste, good acidity and fine sapidity.