It’s hard to find a place not to like in Tuscany, an Italian region rich in food, wine, culture, and picture-perfect landscapes. A region reminiscent of a mosaic, her small borgos and villages coalesce as elements of a stunning big picture yet can be easily overlooked as distinct players.

But if we take time to peer closely, these diminutive parts become, as with a mosaic, individual treasures — unique and one-of-a-kind, waiting to share their secrets. Santa Fiora is one such village. Never heard of it, you say? Neither had I until quite recently.