A dated, offensive American slang term for cheap red wine, typically low-grade Italian-style wines produced by immigrant communities in the early 20th century. 'Dago' is an ethnic slur for Italians or Southern Europeans, making this doubly loaded. Occasionally appears in period literature or film; largely obsolete and considered offensive today.
He poured two glasses of dago red and pushed one across the table without a word.
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(slang, offensive) Cheap, inferior red wine.
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