A particularly dry sparkling wine to which no sugar, or only a very small amount of sugar (dosage), is added after the second fermentation. This style is also referred to as 'brut nature' or 'zéro dosage'.
example
Kenner schätzen den puren und unverfälschten Geschmack von Natursekt.
Connoisseurs appreciate the pure and unadulterated taste of brut nature sparkling wine.
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Word composition
The word is made up of 'Natur' (nature/natural) and 'Sekt' (sparkling wine). The part 'Natur' emphasizes that the taste of the sparkling wine is original and unadulterated, since usually no additional sugar is added.
EXAMPLE
Dieser Winzer ist bekannt für seinen ausgezeichneten Natursekt.
This winemaker is known for his excellent brut nature sparkling wine.
Technical term
'Natursekt' (brut nature sparkling wine) is a technical term from wine studies. In everyday language or on menus, you will often also find the French terms 'brut nature' or 'zéro dosage' for this type of sparkling wine.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Weinkarte stand: Riesling Sekt, brut nature.
The wine list said: Riesling sparkling wine, brut nature.
Typical adjectives
Since 'Natursekt' (brut nature sparkling wine) is very dry, it is often described with adjectives such as 'herb' (dry/tart), 'pur' (pure), 'mineralisch' (mineral), or 'kompromisslos' (uncompromising).
EXAMPLE
Ich mag den herben Geschmack von Natursekt sehr.
I really like the dry, tart taste of brut nature sparkling wine.
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Natursekt vs Sekt
sparkling wine
'der Sekt' and 'der Natursekt' both belong to the area of sparkling wine. 'Sekt' is the general word for this carbonated drink, which people often drink at celebrations. 'Natursekt' is more specific: it is a particularly dry sparkling wine to which no sugar, or almost no sugar, is added after the second fermentation. The words can be confused because 'Natursekt' is also a kind of 'Sekt'. If you only mean the drink in general, you say 'Sekt'. If the very dry style is important, 'Natursekt' is more precise.
Natursekt
Die Verkäuferin empfiehlt einen Natursekt, weil er sehr trocken schmeckt.
The saleswoman recommends a brut nature sparkling wine because it tastes very dry.
Sekt
Zur Hochzeit haben die Gäste mit einem Glas Sekt angestoßen.
At the wedding, the guests toasted with a glass of sparkling wine.