Portello (soft drink)

A bottle of River Port portello

Portello (also known as Portino and Ruby Mello),[1][2] is a carbonated grape and berry flavored soft drink. It is believed to have originated in London, England in the 18th century, before spreading to colonies of the British Empire.[3]

History

Portello is currently used in Sri Lanka as the name of a grape soda produced under the Fanta label by Coca-Cola Sri Lanka Private Ltd.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Aygee Gippsland :: Portino". www.aygee.com.au. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Retail". www.alpinebeverages.com.au. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Cordial: Portello". www.murraybreweries.com.au. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "FANTA TO COLOUR AVURUDU SEASON | LMD". LMD. 19 March 2019. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
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