What is flagon of de grave?

Answer 1

The name of the wine is both ironic and foreshadowing in that the name of the wine is "De Grave", which seems like the words "the grave." It makes the reader think of the grave that shortly will become Fortunato's.

Answer 2

"Flagon of de Grave" is likely a misspelling of "flagon of the grave," which could refer to a container holding a burial or funerary item. It may also be used metaphorically to signify something linked to death, darkness, or the afterlife.