1. It's very hot in the summer - you'll be OK inside, but personally I can't spend much time outside during the hottest days of the summer. The altitude helps a bit.
2. You have everything you need, and the sea is not far away (an hour drive away; count two hours if by public transport).
3. You basically need to have a car if you want to move. The public transport is mostly fine, unless it's Sunday and you missed the last bus. The taxis are terribly expensive (the ride to/from the nearest city can easily cost more than the €100 rent mentioned in the article).
4. You need to be prepared to spend money on gas which is used for heating during the winter. It's important to always be prepared and never run out of gas otherwise you'll need to move to your friend's house to avoid freezing.
5. People are very friendly.
6. There are many immigrants from Bangladesh working in the local vineyards. After some initial conflicts things are more or less normal now. I wouldn't say there is some integration (except the kids at schools), but people get along fine.
7. If you plan to come, I'd suggest starting around now and leaving in September. In October you'll already need gas, definitely in November. Winters are beautiful if the snow falls, but the curvy roads get even more dangerous.
8. Local food is delicious. You can get liters of high quality wine and excellent olive oil from local producers extremely cheap. There are also many green vegetables and various ways of cooking them that you'll learn with time.
9. If you have a car, it's worth visiting various small local restaurants, some of them you'll never forget.
10. The air feels very pure and you'll sleep well at night (also during the day if you wish - all windows have shutters).