Demi-Sec
Intermediate Wine Styles & Typesdeh-mee SEK
Definition
A moderately sweet style, particularly in sparkling wine.
In Depth
Demi-sec ('half-dry') contains 32-50 g/L of residual sugar in Champagne. Despite the name, it tastes noticeably sweet. Demi-sec Champagne pairs beautifully with desserts, foie gras, and spicy Asian cuisine. Moelleux is the Loire equivalent for still whites. The category is underappreciated — sweetness balanced by acidity creates stunning food matches.
Details
- Category
- Wine Styles & Types
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Pronunciation
- deh-mee SEK