Vernaccia, derived from the pejorative form of the Italian word Vernaculo meaning "common" or "indigenous," has been used in various wine regions around Italy to refer to several entirely unrelated grape varieties. The majority of Vernaccias are light-skinned and give rise to light white-wine styles. However, there are also dark-skinned Vernaccias, collectively labeled under the conveniently generic title Vernaccia Nera.