Cheers: March brings the green

Produced in the Minho region in northwest Portugal, “green” wines are so called because they are young, but they can also appear greenish in the bottle, such as this Alianca Vinho Verde ($7). What’s neatest about them is their slight effervescence that fits our weather and penchant for salt and red pepper. Simple and bright, they are great ways to start the evening. They work well with cheese, and they’re even good with boiled crawfish.