Vermentino is a semi-aromatic white grape variety, also known as Pigato in Liguria and Favorita in Piedmont and Corsica.

Its origins are unclear: some say it originates from the north-east of Spain in Aragon. but the variety does not seem to be cultivated anymore in what should be its native land; for others it was always known in Spain as Listan of Andalusia.

According to others he was originally from Portugal (where it is known by the name of "codega") or the island of Madeira , given the numerous affinities (richness of colour and extract) with the local malvasia