A Tradition of Growing Grapes

For millennia, beginning with the ancient city Bovillae, viticulture has been part of life on the Eugene Constantin Campus (affectionately known as Due Santi), where most University of Dallas undergraduates study for a semester with UD’s legendary Rome Program.

The soil on campus is largely petrified volcanic ash, infusing the fruit with a high acid structure and the soil with minerals — perfect for growing the grapes for Due Santi Rosso and Rosato. This past year, Due Santi planted two additional acres of vines, so annual production will go from 8,000 to more than 12,000 bottles over the next four years.

Because of Due Santi’s deep-rooted connection to the University of Dallas, Due Santi Wines returns a portion of the proceeds from every bottle sold to UD and, of course, the Rome Program. Purchase your Due Santi wine (or find out where to buy it locally) at duesantiwines.com.

Fall Romers participate in the annual vendemmia, or the grape harvest.