The Michelini Cellar Door is situated on the Great Alpine Road in Myrtleford. The Italian style Cellar Door represents the heritage and hard work of the Michelini family along with the multicultural nature of Myrtleford.

Inspired by northern Italian villas, the Cellar Door creates a link between the family roots of pre-war Italy and the modern day, commencing with the architecture right through to the finer interior details. Starting only with magazines and photos of streetscapes and typical houses from the Trentino region, designer Ross Beaver of Sunjoule Design took on the challenge and succeeded.

The Cellar Door was built using recycled materials that were sourced from the region. Wood was sourced from the Bandianna army barracks which housed early European immigrants until they were relocated and employed. Bricks were obtained from an old hop kiln, hand made by some of the first settlers in the valley, the Chinese. The support beams of the winery were recycled from an old bridge in the area. The curved counter (made from the recycled hardwood from Bandianna huts) gives the room a rustic feel and unites wine tasters even if they are at either end. The building also includes a state of the art laboratory and second floor living quarters for permanent staff, all of which contribute to the unique appearance, style and atmosphere of the Michelini Winery.