A native of Southern France and fourth-generation liquoriste, Bernard Monna is the first
to produce black currant wines and Crème de Cassis in Québec.
He first arrived on Île d'Orléans in the early 1970s and
quickly settled into the area that was to become his home. The spot boasted the
ideal microclimate for growing black currant - damp and well-drained soil
protected from the spring frost due to its proximity to the river.
Cassis Monna & Filles currently cultivates 16 hectares
of land and produces over 40,000 bottles per year - numbers that are sure to
continue to grow. Heir to a long-standing family tradition, Bernard Monna is
proud to be passing down his knowledge to his two daughters, Catherine and
Anne, who will ensure that the tradition is carried on for years to come.
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