In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado," Montresor lures Fortunato into the catacombs by appealing to his pride as a connoisseur of wine. Montresor tells Fortunato that he has a rare and valuable cask of Amontillado wine that he needs his expert opinion on, but he is uncertain if it is authentic. Fortunato, who prides himself on his knowledge of wine, is intrigued and eager to prove his expertise. Montresor also manipulates Fortunato by mentioning that he will ask someone else for their opinion if Fortunato is too busy or unwilling to help, which plays into Fortunato's vanity and convinces him to accompany Montresor to the catacombs to taste the wine. Ultimately, Montresor's flattery and manipulation lead Fortunato to willingly follow him into the catacombs, where he meets his tragic fate.
