Sec

A term meaning dry in French, but also a sweetness category in sparkling wine.

<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>On still French wines, sec usually means dry. In sparkling wine categories, sec can indicate a noticeably sweeter level than brut.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>This is an important label-literacy term because the same word can confuse beginners.</p>