Daughters Catherine and Anne Monna, along with father Bernard, run Cassis Monna & Filles (www.cassismonna.com). Located near Quebec City , the sisters are the 5^th generation to be involved in wine and liqueur production. Catherine Monna tells the Financial Post what motivated her to become an entrepreneur.  

The history vine: “Our parents came from France where dad’s family made wine and liqueur. In Quebec , he decided to cultivate blackcurrants, a fruit high in vitamin C and antioxidants that thrives in the cold climate.  It is from this fruit that we derive the liqueur crème de cassis.”  

Wonderful growth: “I grew up in this business. After studies in Montreal , I returned home and father encouraged Anne and me to assume management of the firm. With hard work, this last year has been our best.”

 Affirmation: “Recently, we joined Économusée, a network of artisans in Quebec and Atlantic Canada, where each business member practices a traditional trade or craft. This network has helped profile our business as part of Quebec ’s history and culture.”

 The reach of wine: “We’re working to let more Canadians know about us and the pleasure of drinking crème de cassis and kir [black currant liqueur mixed with white wine].”