📜 Cassis
A seaside town near Marseille known for fresh white wines to go with fish.
Cassis is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: France. Part of: Provence.
Main grape varieties: Marsanne, Clairette. Wines made here: White wine, Red wine, Rosé, Still wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
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- Where it is
- 📍 Provence
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Marsanne, 🍇 Clairette
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Rosé, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cassis?
Cassis is a wine area in this country: France.
Which grapes are used for Cassis wine?
Cassis wine is made mainly from these grapes: Marsanne, Clairette.
What does the Cassis status mean?
Cassis is a protected designation of origin: the wine is made only in this area, under its rules and from permitted grapes.
Similar
📜 Alpes-Maritimes · 📜 Maures · 📜 Mont Caume · 📜 Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · 📜 Pays des Bouches-du-Rhône · 📜 Var
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.