Brio Chinotto

Brio is a unique soft drink that has become a cultural icon within Canada's Italian-Canadian community. Inspired by the traditional Italian citrus-based soda known as Chinotto, Brio was developed to cater to the tastes of immigrants who missed the bitter-sweet flavor profiles of their homeland. Unlike many global beverage brands, Brio was founded and remains rooted in North America.

The product is manufactured and distributed by The Pop Shoppe, a well-known Canadian beverage company. While the brand pays homage to Italian heritage through its branding and flavor profile, it is a distinctly Canadian enterprise. The drink is famous for its extract of chinotto fruit, which provides its signature dark color and sophisticated, herbal-sweet taste that distinguishes it from standard colas.