wine stories

Personal blog by Paari & Niall

If you would like to get an inside look on what it takes to run an agriturismo and winery in Italy, you're at the right place. Welcome to Paari & Niall's personal blog!

A person paints a colourful sailboat painting at Tenuta Golo Winery in Montepulciano

There is so much to share...

April 13, 2025

It's been a couple of months since we did this! Let's see if we remember how...

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Two dogs resting on a brown leather sofa with a cozy blanket at Tenuta Golo Winery in Montepulciano, in a modern living room with a large arched window and warm lighting.

Ok, so we were hibernating....

February 4, 2025

...but we are awake now. Kind of. Sort of.

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The new home of Niall and Paari O'toole

Well, guess what? We did it.

October 3, 2024

Who'd thought?

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A serene view of Lago Maggiore in northern Italy, with clear blue waters reflecting the surrounding Alps, dotted with small boats and framed by a charming lakeside village with pastel-coloured buildings.

And just like that....

September 21, 2024

….we have not one, not two, but three wines.

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A rustic wooden table holds four bottles of Italian red wine, labeled Riserva 2021, Natile 2022, Tonneaux 2023, and Damarc 2023, in a cozy room with exposed beams, white chairs, and a map on the wall.

Last Month Review

August 10, 2024

Where are we at?

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A vibrant bouquet of wildflowers, featuring white daisies, purple lupines, and blue cornflowers, rests on a wooden surface beside a straw hat, with soft sunlight streaming through a window.

Blog Fatigue

July 6, 2024

Don’t judge us, the struggle is real, this is a real thing (at least it is now).

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A cyclist in a red shirt blurs past on a gravel path lined with tall cypress trees, surrounded by lush green fields under a bright blue sky in the Italian countryside.

The 2024 season is upon us!

April 17, 2024

Time is flying, as always

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Lessons we have learned from the Italians

Lessons we have learned from the Italians

April 9, 2024

Embracing the mediterranean way

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Vintage cafe in Italy

A reminder to ourselves: why we made the move to Italy

March 26, 2024

After a life-changing sabbatical, we left law behind to chase our dream of making wine and living fully in Italy.

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano harvest at Tenuta Golo

So, we've changed a few things...

March 6, 2024

It’s time for the Nobile di Montepulciano basics

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