Cellar Door

In the heart of the Granite Belt, the Meteora Vineyard Cellar Door offers a refined wine experience defined by modern architecture, estate-grown single vineyard wines, and breathtaking panoramic views across the surrounding countryside. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in a luxury tasting experience that celebrates regional expression, Mediterranean hospitality, and the distinctive character of the Granite Belt through thoughtfully crafted wines and an unforgettable setting.

Cellar Door Opening Hours: Thursday – Sunday, 11am – 8:00pm

Discover the story behind each wine through a guided tasting experience led by the Meteora team. Showcasing estate-grown single vineyard wines, alternative varietals, and seasonal releases, each tasting is designed to explore the character of the Granite Belt through thoughtful winemaking, regional expression, and a sense of place. Set within Meteora’s striking modern cellar door overlooking the vineyard, the experience invites guests to slow down, savour,and experience the evolving story of Queensland wine.

Massimo Pirone was born and raised in the south of Italy, where his passion for hospitality began at a young age. Over the years, he built his experience working across Europe in cities including Amsterdam, Rome, Napoli, and Barcelona, developing a deep appreciation for food, wine, and genuine hospitality.

After moving to Australia 10 years ago, Massimo quickly fell in love with the country and decided to make it his home. He spent many years with the Gemelli Group on the Gold Coast, where he met Andrew and Karen, Meteora Vineyard's founders, and formed strong connections within the industry.

Coming from a family with a long tradition of winemaking in Italy, wine has always been a central part of Massimo’s life. Four years ago, he began importing his family’s wines into Australia, combining his heritage with his passion for sharing authentic Italian wines and culture.

With extensive experience in hospitality and the wine industry, Massimo is excited to be part of this new journey in such a beautiful wine region and looks forward to creating memorable experiences for guests.

Allow yourself to be transported to the vineyards of Europe with a visit to our wine cave. This region-first experience offers natural, climate controlled barrel storage located deep underground. Inspired by the way the cellar had been carved directly into the cliffs beneath New Zealand's Gibbston Valley vineyard, our mission was to create something equally special here on the Granite Belt.

What began as a romantic idea quickly evolved into one of the most technically demanding parts of the entire vineyard project, requiring extensive excavation, engineering and precision, with controlled blasts extending more than 25 metres into the hillside, shifting over 800 cubic metres of solid granite to create the foundation for the cave.

Designed to provide naturally stable conditions for barrel maturation, the cave has capacity for more than 250 barrels, housing wines as they quietly evolve over time.Our wine cave is one of the defining features of Meteora Vineyard, a space shaped by engineering, craftsmanship and deep respect for the landscape surrounding it..