Génépi Génépi Génépi or génépy (in French) or "genepì" (in Italian) is a traditional herbal liqueur or aperitif popularized in the Alpine regions of Europe. "Genepi" also refers to alpine plants of the genus "Artemisia" (commonly called "wormwood") that provide the liqueur's flavor and color, and the French Savoy region adjacent to the Aosta Valley, where the plants grow and where the beverage originated. Genepi liqueur is related to absinthe in that its namesake botanicals are of the genus "Artemisia", but like Chartreuse, it is a liqueur (contains sugar) and traditionally taken neat. Like many European herbal liqueurs, especially those used
Kovilj Monastery for its honey and rakia. In the process of restitution, the state returned to the monastery previously nationalized of arable land and of forests. As of 2017, a brotherhood of 30 monks cultivates some . They keep 200 bee hives and produce a famed white basil honey (from "Stachys annua L."). The monastery produces a variety of brandies made of quince, plums, green nuts but also cognac and walnut liqueur. The monastery produces of brandy per year. Other activities include production of candles and crafting of icons, which, together with numerous herbal balms, can be bought in the monastic shop.