Portello (soft drink) facts for kids
Portello is a fizzy soft drink that tastes like grapes and berries. It's also sometimes called Portino or Ruby Mello. People often say its rich, fruity taste is similar to port wine or even cola. The drink got its name from port wine. It is thought that Portello first appeared in London, England, back in the 1700s. From there, it spread to many countries that were once part of the British Empire.
Where is Portello Found?
Portello is popular in different parts of the world.
Portello in Australia
In Australia, people have been making Portello since the late 1800s. Many companies there produce their own versions of this drink. Some of these companies include Kirks, Billson's, and Diet Rite. Other brands are River Port, Woodroofe, and Trend Drinks. You can also find it from Nippy's, Hartz, Crows Nest Soft Drink, Saxbys Soft Drinks, and Wimmers Soft Drinks.
Portello in Other Countries
A grape-flavored soft drink called Portello was made in Uganda in the late 1940s. It was very popular in an area called Busoga. Some people even said it was more popular than drinks from Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
Today, you can find "Fanta Portello" sold by The Coca-Cola Company in Sri Lanka. There's also a different drink called "Portello" that started in northern Sweden. This Swedish version was created in the 1920s by a company called Malmbergets brewery. It is not related to the original Portello drink.
