Put the wine, sugar and spices in a medium-sized pan. Cook it over medium heat for 10 minutes to form a light syrup.
Gently place the figs inside the syrup. Turn the heat down and cook the figs, uncovered, for 10 minutes. They will change color as they cook. Turn each fig over to cook evenly.
Cook 20 more minutes, turning over once more.
Remove from heat, allow to cool, covered, and put in the fridge to chill for at least an hour.